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There do not seem to be high expectations surrounding the Chicago Bears this year. The franchise went 6-11 last season and underwent a great deal of turnover in the offseason. This will be the first season with new Head Coach Matt Eberflus at the helm. The biggest reason for optimism is that Justin Fields will […]

After 11 days of holding out, it’s official: Roquan Smith will remain with the Chicago Bears. The All-Pro linebacker made his trade request public more than a week ago. Smith cited problems with the way the front office handled contract negotiations with him. He felt lowballed, disrespected by the franchise that he worked hard for. […]

The Chicago Bears have avoided a crisis… for now. The fanbase was left in shambles when long-time star linebacker Roquan Smith demanded a trade from the team. Smith cited dissatisfaction with how the team handled contract negotiations. For him, he felt like the Bears were trying to low-ball him even after his All-Pro efforts. As […]

Chicago Bears rookie safety Jaquan Brisker is unavailable to see action in the preseason at the moment after going under the knife to treat a hand injury. According to Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, Brisker’s status is currently up in the air. Matt Eberflus says rookie Jaquan Brisker has a right hand injury. No timetable […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has put an end to his training camp holdout. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Smith now “plans to play out his contract.” Smith has a mere one year left on his rookie contract, and he is a “full go” for this season. Smith’s future in Chicago has been […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is one of the most intriguing players in the NFL. Fields, who is entering his second year, was drafted by the Bears with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Throughout his rookie season, Justin Fields showed flashes of what he is capable of. He finished his first […]

It may be just in preseason games, but the Chicago Bears are showing signs of life. And if they are to truly turn things around on the field in the 2022 NFL season, one weapon they hope will truly break out and be a smash hit in both real life and fantasy football — outside […]

Preseason games are always a gamble for teams, especially when they let their starters play. The Seattle Seahawks got the wrong end of the risk they took when they let their starter at the left guard position, Damien Lewis, take the field in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL preseason against the Chicago Bears at […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping for a better 2022 season! Let’s talk about FanDuel’s 2022 NFL over under win total odds, including the Bears’ over/under win total prediction. 2021 was disappointing for the Bears and nothing really went right for them at all. When the fans heard Justin Fields’ name called on draft night last […]

Thursday night’s preseason game will feature the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Chicago Bears. It’s time to continue our NFL preseason odds series with a Bears-Seahawks prediction and pick. Both of these teams have a lot to prove in 2022. If things don’t go right for them they both could finish in last place in their […]

The Chicago Bears opened up their preseason slate with a 19-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at home on Saturday and will next face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, so it’s time to make some bold predictions for that contest. Chicago put together a solid preseason opener by rushing for 137 yards and holding […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the face of the NFC North for some time now. Since Aaron Rodgers took over as the starting quarterback in 2008, the Packers have finished first in the division eight times. Over this same stretch, they have missed the playoffs just three times. Throughout the last three seasons, the […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith previously requested a trade. He was seeking a new contract which ultimately led to the request. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reportedly said that Smith will travel with Chicago to Seattle for their upcoming preseason game, per Ian Rapoport. Eberflus also referred to Smith as “engaged.” However, Rapoport also reported […]

The Chicago Bears defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 19–14 to win the first game of the preseason. Despite the fact that it is still just preseason, the strong performances of the Bears make it difficult not to be optimistic. After being held without a point in the first half, the Bears bounced back to score […]

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is yet to receive a new contract from the organization, which has resulted in him asking for a trade. But, things took a very weird turn a few days ago when someone began calling teams to inquire about their interest in Smith. Problem is, this unknown man isn’t an […]

The Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs are both professional football teams in the NFL, and we are only saying this because it’s hard to imagine a bunch of professionals being forced to play a game on a turf like this. Did they have pony rides at Soldier Field lately?🗑 pic.twitter.com/AxEz6xnyN2 — Julz Rulz […]

There can never be enough drama in the NFL, and so we bring you another one that involves Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and Kansas City Chiefs senior assistant & quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, who had a reunion of sorts on the field during Saturday’s 2022 NFL preseason game between the Bears and the Chiefs […]

The Chicago Bears defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 19-14 in their preseason opener. However, Chicago’s field was in rather questionable condition. Soldier Field’s condition even led the NFL Players Association president to blast the situation, per sanluisobispo.com. “The NFL said that this field met minimum testing standards,” he wrote. “We clearly […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears will get their legs warm as they meet in preseason action at Soldier Field. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Chiefs-Bears prediction and pick.  The preseason is always a tricky animal. Teams are attempting to get their feet wet while not revealing their full deck […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready to battle the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday, so it’s time to look at some bold predictions for this preseason opener. There are huge expectations from the Chiefs again this year after being back-to-back-to-back-to-back (x4) AFC Championship Game attendees. Of course, one of the most notable […]

Following a noteworthy offseason, the Chicago Bears are entering this season with some promise. They let most of their free agents go and fired Matt Nagy. In preparation for a new beginning in 2022, the Bears released more than 30 veterans from the 2021 season. In other words, the Bears underwent a major overhaul. They […]

The Chicago Bears are going through training camp while dealing with a trade request from one of their most important players. Star linebacker Roquan Smith asked to be traded and is now holding out of practice after receiving a disrespectful contract extension offer from Chicago. Smith was removed from the PUP (physically unable to perform) […]

The Chicago Bears just can’t catch a break in the last few days. Between N’Keal Harry’s “severe” injury he suffered a few days ago and Roquan Smith’s trade request, morale is low amongst fans. It seems like the team is once again headed straight into another losing season. Unfortunately, the bad news for the Bears […]

The Chicago Bears are on the verge of splitting with star linebacker Roquan Smith after he recently announced publicly his desire to be traded. The Bears have already removed Smith from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, which opens up the possibility for Chicago to mete out a financially painful punishment to the […]

The Chicago Bears are set to open their preseason on Saturday when they host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Unsurprisingly, however, the conditions in Soldier Field aren’t going to be the least bit ideal. Just ask Chicago kicker Cairo Santos. The 30-year-old veteran got brutally honest about his thoughts on Soldier Field after […]

The NFL season is right around the corner with teams beginning to map out their expectations for the 2022 season. The early depth charts are beginning to be released and the Chicago Bears are no different. Expectations certainly are not high for the franchise this season as they begin a new era this year. Head […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is still on the search for a new contract. Whether it comes from the Bears, or a new team is still to be decided. On Tuesday morning, Roquan Smith requested a trade from the Chicago Bears. #Bears All-Pro LB Roquan Smith has requested a trade. pic.twitter.com/x4vmOMhROt — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has some lofty demands for the team as he continues to seek a new contract or a trade away from the organization. After submitting a trade request to the franchise on Tuesday, the Bears made a roster move involving Smith on Wednesday. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN, the Bears […]

To say that the Chicago Bears and star linebacker Roquan Smith are not on the same page would be a massive understatement, especially after the player publicly announced Tuesday that he wants the team to trade him. Smith has apparently grown frustrated over how the contract extension negotiation between him and the Bears has gone. […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has reportedly asked the team to be traded. He cited the fact that he believes the Bears organization does not value his merit and what he does for the team. According to NFL Network Insider via 670 The Score’s Danny Perkins, Smith is looking to set the market for linebackers […]

Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith put a damper on the team’s training camp when he requested a trade on Tuesday morning. Smith, who has been seeking a contract extension from the Bears, said that “the new front office regime doesn’t value me here.” Naturally, many wanted to hear from the leader of said new […]

The Chicago Bears have had a very rough start to their 2022 NFL training camp. They have dealt with unhappy players on defense in stars Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith, with Smith requesting a trade this morning after not getting a contract extension this offseason. And now, they are losing wide receivers seemingly everyday they […]

The big news in the NFL on Tuesday has been Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith requesting a trade after failing to secure a contract extension with the team. While Smith does want out though, he’s still showing up for his teammates. Via Kevin Fishbain: Roquan Smith is on the sideline at Soldier Field. — Kevin […]

The Chicago Bears are not in a great place as a franchise. The organization has had just two winning seasons in the past ten years and hopes do not seem to be high heading into 2022. While the emergence of Justin Fields as the starting quarterback carries some buzz, the supporting cast around him is […]

The Chicago Bears are on the verge of losing yet another key asset of their defense, with linebacker Roquan Smith publicly announcing that he has demanded a trade out of Windy City. Smith appears to have grown tired of discussing a potential extension deal with the Bears, and now he wants out. It also did […]

Roquan Smith is one of the premier linebackers across the NFL. The 25-year-old has led the Bears in tackles in each of the last four seasons which is the entirety of the time he has been in the NFL. Serving as one of the true cornerstones of the franchise, Chicago has counted largely on his […]

The Chicago Bears were dealt a pretty significant blow this morning when it was announced that star linebacker Roquan Smith had formally requested a trade out of Chicago. Smith had been holding-in at Chicago’s training camp over the past few weeks in hopes of getting a new contract extension, but it appears those discussions haven’t […]

The contract dispute between Roquan Smith and the Chicago Bears have reached a boiling point. The star linebacker has been angling for a new contract extension since the start of the training camp. After failing to get his wish, he has decided that he wants out of the team. Roquan Smith has now requested a […]

Aaron Rodgers is public enemy no. 1 in Windy City because of the yearly heartbreak he and the Green Bay Packers bring to the Chicago Bears. However, don’t expect the iconic QB to feel any pity or regret. On the contrary, Rodgers finds joy in beating the Bears every year. But that is not out […]