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The Chicago Bears entered the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 10 pick. There was plenty of speculation regarding what the team would do after hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach. On Thursday night, Chicago left the draft with a surprising selection, but it should help […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is happening today, and few teams are entering the weekend with more at stake than the Washington Commanders. After a bold offseason, the franchise finds itself at a pivotal moment. There’s sustained energy and cautious optimism among the fanbase. However, that goodwill will hinge on how effectively they navigate a draft […]

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL Draft armed with momentum, clarity, and perhaps most importantly—options. After a whirlwind offseason that brought sweeping changes to both sides of the ball, the franchise finds itself on the verge of a new era. Quarterback Caleb Williams now has more stability in the trenches. Meanwhile, the defense has […]

The Chicago Bulls had a special visitor in the house on Wednesday night as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams came to the United Center to see the Bulls take on the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. Bulls fans didn’t get the result that they were hoping for as the Heat got the win, […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is getting some words of encouragement from NFL legend Tom Brady. Those words also include a challenge. Brady challenged Williams to be the best he can be this season after the former Super Bowl winning quarterback pulled a Williams trading card from a pack he bought at a store. Tom […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is revealing more about what happened behind the scenes in 2024. Williams says former head coach Matt Eberflus annoyed the team with how he handled a Hail Mary loss to the Washington Commanders. “How [Eberflus] handled it at that time, for that game, was, I think, one of the things […]

While fans were excited when the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be the head coach, they weren’t the only ones as former players such as Devin Hester expressed his enthusiasm about the move. As the Bears prepare for the NFL Draft and for the first season under Johnson, Hester would explain why he’s in […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago has already made a few splashes this offseason, starting by hiring Ben Johnson as their next head coach. The Bears also rebuilt their offensive line a pair of trades and some smart free agency signings. Now the table is set […]

With all the twists and turns of the Chicago Bears season, Caleb Williams has been the main constant. That even caught general manager Ryan Poles’s attention. Although Williams was sacked seven times in a Bears loss, that was a microcosm of what he dealt with. He dealt with his head coach being fired, and some […]

The Chicago Bears carried their aggressive offseason into the first week of April. This time general manager Ryan Poles is adding skill position talent at wide receiver and cornerback via NFL free agency. Poles and Chicago added two late veteran additions Thursday, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Wide receiver Miles Boykin and cornerback […]

The Chicago Bears have launched an emphasis on building around Caleb Williams. That now includes adding a “mentor” for the starting quarterback on Thursday. Chicago and general manager Ryan Poles are bringing in veteran Case Keenum. The former NFC title game quarterback received this late deal from the Bears, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. […]

While the Chicago Bears bask in the afterglow of their offseason thus far, they have their sights set on a running back in the draft. Also, they have targeted changes for Caleb Williams in the hopes of spurring a breakout season, according to a post on X by Courtney Cronin. The Bears will begin their […]

With the NFL Draft over a month away and the start of training camps just about four months out, there is still plenty of time for all 32 across-the-league teams to address their biggest roster needs before the start of the 2025 regular season. But even in just the first few weeks of the offseason, […]

The Chicago Bears have added a key piece to their offense. The organization has agreed to a one-year deal with WR and Pro Bowl returner Devin Duvernay. Via Jordan Schultz: “Sources: The Bears are in agreement on a 1-year deal with WR and 2x Pro Bowl returner Devin Duvernay.Another key addition in Chicago.” The 27-year-old […]

The Chicago Bears worked hard this offseason to strengthen the offensive line. One of those new linemen is sounding off on what needs done to help quarterback Caleb Williams this coming season. Williams got knocked around in his rookie campaign in 2024. The Bears play caller took 68 sacks. “You’d seen what happened last year,” […]

The Chicago Bears relentlessly spent money on upgrades to kick off NFL free agency week. Now they’ve bolstered the wide receiver room for Caleb Williams, by signing an option fresh off a career year. Chicago is bringing in former Washington Commanders WR Olamide Zaccheaus, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero on Thursday. Zaccheaus will soon […]

After a week in which the Chicago Bears were able to add three starters along the offensive line (Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman) and two on the defensive line (Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo) via trade and free agency, the remainder of their offseason additions will feel more like luxuries than necessities. That’s […]

Oh how quickly things can change in the National Football League. It was only a week ago when the case could’ve easily been made that the Chicago Bears had the worst offensive line in the NFL. After all, we’re talking about a unit that allowed 68 sacks — the third-most in a single season in […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a new protector entering the Windy City. The Los Angeles Rams traded away Jonah Jackson for a 2025 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson spent his career with the Detroit Lions before joining the Rams this past season. In 2021, he made the Pro Bowl, a prestigious […]

The decades-long quarterback drought in the Windy City is well-documented, but just as troublesome for the Chicago Bears, at least during the 21st century, has been the inability to find the right head coach. Dick Jauron started the century off in unspectacular fashion. Lovie Smith took the Bears to the second Super Bowl in franchise […]

Before free agency could even officially begin, the man who many around the NFL believed would be the primary target of the Chicago Bears — Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith — is already off the table. The Chiefs used the franchise tag on Smith, locking the 25-year-old Pro Bowler down for one more season, […]

Draftees from the 2024 NFL Draft class have only had one season to prove themselves, so it really is way too early to redraft this class. However, the class is already looking like one of the best in recent memory, especially on the offensive end. That shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering no […]

Ben Johnson knows he must build around Caleb Williams for the future of the Chicago Bears. The incoming head coach can go with younger options for the 2024 first round pick. But he’s making a push for veteran center help. Johnson delivered the Williams reason behind seeking a non-rookie center, during his appearance with Pardon […]

The Chicago Bears have a chance to get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago already brought Ben Johnson in as their next head coach. Now the Bears need to fill their roster with talented players. Bears’ leadership already seemed to be laser focused on one position group ahead of NFL free agency. […]

After a 5-12 season in 2024, it was clear the Chicago Bears weren’t getting the most out of first overall draft pick Caleb Williams. This offseason, the Bears made it a priority to pair the passer with an offensive-minded head coach. Chicago ultimately landed highly-coveted former Detroit Lions’ OC Ben Johnson, making him one of […]

The Chicago Bears may have already won the offseason as they knocked it out of the park with their head coach hire. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was the hottest name on the market, and he decided to come to Chicago despite the division rivalry. The Bears found their guy, and now one of […]

It’s no secret that there is absolutely no love lost between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. The NFL’s oldest pair of rivals have stood on opposite sidelines 210 times over the last century, and many more are still to come. Fortunately for fans in the Windy City who have suffered through a brutal […]

Caleb Williams’ new girlfriend is Alina Thyregod, a former friend from Denmark who returned to the United States and continued the pair’s relationship. Williams’ new life as starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears went hand-in-hand with the move off the field, as he split from a high school girlfriend to begin his new relationship in […]

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX, the NFL offseason is officially among us, causing football fans to get creative on how their favorite teams will improve over the next few months. In PFF’s ‘Offseason Dream Scenarios‘ article, one of their NFL analysts — Mason Cameron — detailed the best moves each franchise can make […]

At this point, it may seem a bit redundant to say so, but the Chicago Bears enter the 2025 offseason with as much on the line as any team in the NFL. It’s a third-consecutive spring in which Chicago is armed with cap space, draft picks, and an increasing desire to transition from rebuilding to […]

Once the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach, the Chicagoland area averted their attention to the 2025 season. Next for the Bears is the offseason, including trimming their roster and re-tooling in free agency. After that, the Bears will be one step closer to competing in the 2025 NFL regular season, with […]

There’s no doubt Kevin O’Connell thinks the Chicago Bears will be tough in 2025. And if they get this lineman in the draft, it could expedite matters. Also, Caleb Williams and Chicago garnered 2025 breakout hype from ESPN insiders. The Bears finished with a record of 5-12 in 2024. They started 4-2 before their 10-game […]

With a 40-22 demolition of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, the Philadelphia Eagles capped off a season in which they were dominant from the opening kickoff, which for Philly, took place in Brazil on the first opening Friday night game in league history. In 2025, as defending champions, the Eagles will open […]

Although the postseason wasn’t too kind to any of the three teams from the NFC North who qualified for the Playoffs, it wasn’t that long ago that most around the NFL believed that the league’s ‘Black and Blue Division’ was the best in all of football. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers […]

During Caleb Williams’ rookie season with the Chicago Bears, there were many ups and downs, with many of the downs including the coaching staff, including former offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Not only was Waldron a poor offensive coordinator, but he reportedly wouldn’t even go over film with the Bears’ rookie quarterback, per Taylor Doll of […]

The Chicago Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, making him the seventh-highest paid head coach in the NFL. Johnson is expected to work with quarterback Caleb Williams and improve the Bears’ 32nd ranked offense. Johnson met with players at the Bears’ facilities and left an interesting first impression. “I was left with […]

In the two weeks since the Chicago Bears agreed to terms with Ben Johnson to become the franchise’s next head coach, the hiring has been met with near unanimous approval, both in Chicago and around the NFL. There are very few people whose opinions are worth listening to who don’t believe that Johnson will wind […]

There’s a ton that goes into being a head coach at any level of football, but being an NFL head coach is next-level stuff. There are only 32 of those jobs for a reason, and it’s a big deal to be amongst that fraternity. New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is about to find […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to quickly find Caleb Williams some offensive line help. What better resource than the NFL Draft, which gives the option to continue building young assets around the second-year quarterback? Williams took 68 sacks last season, so it’s likely that the organization is prepared to take a thorough look at some […]