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Chase Claypool’s first full season with the Chicago Bears isn’t off to an ideal start. Claypool wasn’t able to participate in practice during the first day of the Bears’ mandatory minicamp. The Bears’ 2022 midseason pickup was sidelined with a couple of injuries. Chase Claypool’s injuries don’t seem to be of much concern to the […]

When the Chicago Bears traded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers, they accomplished two major things. Chicago committed to Justin Fields as their quarterback and gave him a shiny new weapon to work with in DJ Moore. With Fields and Moore now teammates on the Bears, some […]

The Buffalo Bills and Stefon Diggs might be heading for an ugly divorce. After a series of cryptic tweets this offseason paired with his public displeasure after the Bills playoff exit last season, there is more drama arising with Diggs and the Bills. As mandatory minicamp got underway for Buffalo on Tuesday, Stefon Diggs was […]

The Chicago Bears did not have a lot of positive takeaways from a three-win 2022 season. Perhaps the bright spot on the 29th-ranked total defense in the NFL was rookie safety Jaquan Brisker. Entering his sophomore season, Brisker’s confidence is growing and he thinks a breakout season is in the cards. “Usually I’m a consistent leader. You […]

Few quarterbacks were as electrifying to watch on the field as Michael Vick was during his 13-year NFL career. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is trying to join that particular tier of quarterback talent. The Bears invited Vick to the team’s facilities to give their signal-caller some pointers as he enters his third season as […]

There is hope for the Chicago Bears. They may have been a last-place team in the NFC North with a 3-14 record, but they have had a successful offseason and several impediments have been removed from their vision. They no longer will have to confront Aaron Rodgers on a twice-a-year basis since the longtime Chicago […]

Entering his third year, the Chicago Bears are anticipating that quarterback Justin Fields will finally have the breakout season they’ve been waiting for since selecting him 11th overall back in the 2021 NFL Draft. Though he hasn’t proven to be the type of arm talent the franchise may have been hoping for when coming out […]

The Minnesota Vikings are known for having a prolific offense, even with the recent release of Dalvin Cook. Justin Jefferson put up a staggering 1,809 yards and eight touchdowns last season. His career total now sits at 4,825 yards — a stat that will likely leave Chicago Bears fans shaking their heads for one reason. […]

The Chicago Bears have a very important season ahead of them after a flurry of offseason acquisitions. One of the biggest was wide receiver DJ Moore, and after OTA’s, it sounds like he and Justin Fields are off to a great start together, reports NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. “It look like they got that […]

The Chicago Bears may not be leaving Soldier Field and the confines of the city after all, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson. Since 1921, the Bears have called Chicago home, save for 2002, when the team played in Champaign, Ill., during the renovation of Soldier Field. Now, the NFL franchise is looking to make its […]

The Chicago Bears established themselves as a run-heavy team last season with Justin Fields leading the way. Khalil Herbert emerged as a fantastic runner but he doesn’t expect to be the Bears’ three-down running back. Herbert beat out David Montgomery for touches last season but now is fighting for a spot on the depth chart […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping that quarterback Justin Fields takes a leap in year three of his career with an improved roster, and Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated predicted that to happen. Breer’s stat prediction for Justin Fields and comparison to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts should excite Bears fans. “I’ll go with 63% completions, […]

When the Washington Commanders made the decision to not pick up the fifth-year option of defensive end Chase Young, many NFL fans started to imagine a world where the former No.2 overall pick is suiting up for a different team, including the Chicago Bears. However, Bears fans who would love for the team to trade […]

There are a bunch of Swifties on the Chicago Bears roster. As the incredibly popular singer continues her concert tour at Soldier Field in Chicago, a number of Bears — including quarterback Justin Fields — responded to a question about which of Taylor Swift’s songs were their favorites. Bears players responded to the question as […]

The Chicago Bears appeared to hit bottom last year when they finished in last place in the NFC North with a 3-14 record. Despite the poor showing, there were several highlights and many of them involved athletic quarterback Justin Fields. There are many observers who expect the third-year signal-caller to demonstrate his star power during […]

Sometimes it is best to just be interesting. Winning is obviously of paramount importance, but when there is no clear path to success, an organization has to sometimes set off some dynamite in the hopes of creating a new one. The Chicago Bears were well stocked with explosives this offseason, barreling their way through the […]

The Chicago Bears have been planning a move to Arlington Heights and a goodbye to Soldier Field for some time now. However, the Bears released a statement after a meeting with the city of Naperville on Friday morning that might have put a hitch in their plans, reports The Chicago Tribune. “The Cook County Assessor’s […]

The Chicago Bears have been making moves throughout the offseason designed to give the team a fighting chance to show significant improvement after finishing 4-13 and in last place in the NFC North last season. They certainly have attempted to address a number of needs on defense by signing linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been active in bolstering his team’s front seven during the offseason, and he may not be done just yet in completing such moves ahead of the 2023 season. During a press conference on Wednesday, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was asked whether the team has any plans to […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson said he will be back with the team next week after missing voluntary workouts over the last two weeks. “I’m going to be there for sure next week,” Johnson said Thursday on Keyshawn, JWill and Max on ESPN Radio. “I know I had a lot of things off the field going […]

The Chicago Bears are hopeful they are on the cusp of turning things around in 2023. After a disastrous 2022 season, Chicago is putting their best foot forward in what looks to be a wide-open NFC North this season. One of the more polarizing moves the Bears made was the trade for wide receiver Chase […]

Former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is no longer in Windy City, having made the decision this offseason to take his talents to Chicago’s NFC North division rivals. It was a move that caught many people by surprise, but it became easier to understand his decision when he said that he just couldn’t stand […]

The 2021 NFL Draft produced a ton of superstars but also cost some coaches their jobs. With a class headlined by top quarterback prospects, this draft class represented a big chance for teams to hit reset. In this re-draft exercise, the new choices were based on how each player’s first two seasons in the league […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is an explosive runner. But just how explosive is he? Well, we can say that he’s the best among the rest–at least during the 2022 season. While it’s not really an official stat yet in the NFL, explosive score is now being tracked as well with Next Gen Stats. And […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields seems to be entering his third NFL season with a newfound confidence in himself and the Bears’ offense. With 2023 being his second year in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s system, Fields said he feels more comfortable this offseason without having to learn a new offense. “It’s truly amazing when you […]

The Chicago Bears took another big step in their potential departure from Soldier Field. After acquiring 326 acres of property in Arlington Heights earlier this 2023, the Bears are moving on to make the construction of a new stadium in Chicago a reality. According to the latest reports, the team has gotten permission to begin […]

Recently, the NFL announced a new touchback rule that enables teams to call a fair catch on any kickoff and receive the ball on their own 25 yard line, thereby discouraging dangerous kickoff returns. While this is technically just a temporary, preliminary measure for now, it’s a logical, common sense rule that’s been in place […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles entered the offseason with a few glaring needs within his team. For one, the Bears were in desperate need of a true No. 1 wide receiver for Justin Fields. Poles decided not to turn to both the 2023 NFL Draft and this year’s free agency period to address this […]

For all his rushing prowess, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields received plenty of flack for his work as a passer last season. With wide receiver Chase Claypool entering his second year with the Bears, Fields thinks the pair’s growing connection should induce fireworks in Chicago. The Bears traded a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL […]

David Montgomery spent the first four years of his career with the Chicago Bears. However, after signing with the Detroit Lions in free agency, Montgomery has let his true feelings towards the Bears be known. While Montgomery had a premier role with the Bears, Chicago’s success teetered out at the end of his tenure with […]

DJ Moore is not wasting much time leaving a good impression on Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, who was left in awe by what he saw from the wide receiver in the OTAs, thus far. “The first thing I (noticed) is speed,” Matt Eberflus said about DJ Moore, per James Neveau of NBC Sports […]

Justin Fields has a huge season coming up in 2023 for the Chicago Bears, and not just because of the high expectations around the organization. Justin Fields is also up for a contract after the 2023 season, although he makes it clear that it is not a priority for him, reports The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. […]

The Chicago Bears are in the midst of voluntary summer programming and quarterback Justin Fields and new star wide receiver DJ Moore are both in attendance. After connecting for some plays during practice, Moore had some nice things to say about his new quarterback, reports CHGO Sports’ Adam Hoge and 670 The Score’s Chris Emma. […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has been vocal about his love for quarterback Justin Fields ever since he took the job. Ahead of Fields’ third year in the NFL and a season with higher expectations in Chicago, Eberflus reveals how he fell in love with Fields’ skillset, reports The Athletic’s Adam Jahns and Kevin […]

Justin Fields had a breakout season for the Chicago Bears last year, earning himself respect across players and fans alike. Michael Vick was someone who was quick to praise Fields, and believes the Bears quarterback possesses a talent that opposing teams just can’t truly prepare for, reports The Athletic’s Adam Jahns and Kevin Fishbain. “There’s […]

Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears have a huge season coming up for the franchise. After doing everything they can to build around Fields this offseason, expectations are high for the third-year quarterback. However, scouts around the NFL are still doubtful that Fields will pan out for the Bears, reports The Athletic’s Adam Jahns and […]

The Chicago Bears entered the 2023 NFL Draft with glaring holes around their roster. General manager Ryan Poles and company made sure the Bears had a much brighter outlook after their brutal 3-14 record. Chicago’s highlight of the draft came in the first-round when they selected tackle Darnell Wright. After getting sacked 55 times last […]

It’s one thing for the Chicago Bears to have more salary cap room than any team in the NFL, and it’s quite another to take advantage of that situation by bringing in quality players. The Bears need to upgrade their defense and their overall talent level by acquiring edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Justin Fields-led Chicago Bears offense heading into the 2023 season. Bears general manager Ryan Poles has worked overtime in the offseason to bolster his team’s depth on the offensive side of the ball. He acquired a few notable offensive players ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, from wide […]