Last week was a cataclysmic one for the Bears franchise. It opened with news that the Bears were pivoting their focus for a new stadium from Arlington Heights to the lakefront, although that situation remains fluid. That led to the start of free agency, which saw the Bears fill some holes before pulling off a … Read more
The Bears did the expected Tuesday, placing the franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson ahead of the 3 p.m. CT deadline, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones and The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain were first to report the news. The franchise tag is an expected move in what has become an … Read more
The Bears are going to draft Caleb Williams. That was always believed to be the case, but a week spent in Indianapolis at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine backed that up. The Bears haven’t completely locked in the Williams decision yet, but all signs point to the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner being the selection at … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — The Bears maintain that they arrived in Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine still early in the information-gathering stage of their franchise-defining quarterback journey. Both general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus talked Tuesday in Indianapolis, painting a picture of a franchise that wants everyone to believe things are up … Read more
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — One day after signing a four-year, $98 million contract extension with the Bears, defensive end Montez Sweat made his debut Sunday in the Bears’ 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Sweat was relatively quiet in his Bears debut. That’s to be expected for a player who arrived … Read more
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — One of the first things head coach Matt Eberflus did after the Bears’ 30-12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday was praise injured quarterback Justin Fields for his help both in-game and during the week. With Fields out with a dislocated right thumb, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent started and … Read more
CHICAGO — There’s a common thread among successful people regardless of their field: An unshakable self-confidence that stems from an internal belief that their process prepares them to excel in the highest pressure situations. Say what you will about Tyson Bagent. Yes, he’s an undrafted rookie from Division II Shepherd College who made the Bears’ … Read more
Never underestimate the mediocrity of the NFL. Just when you thought the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles would cruise to 6-0 records Sunday, both laid eggs against undermanned teams. The 49ers rolled into Cleveland and took an early 7-0 lead before getting stuck in neutral and falling to backup quarterback P.J. Walker. The Eagles, … Read more
LANDOVER, Md. — What a roller coaster the first five weeks of the NFL season have been for the Bears and quarterback Justin Fields. A clunky offensive scheme, poor execution, and robotic play through the first three weeks saw Fields post numbers that would easily have him listed as one of the worst starting quarterbacks … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A turbulent week for the Bears ended Sunday with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs beating the charter franchise so bad they might want to consider closing up shop. A 41-10 thrashing at Arrowhead Stadium doesn’t do Sunday’s beatdown justice. The Chiefs punted on their opening possession but scored on … Read more