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Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent returned home to West Virginia over the offseason and resumed his crazy workout schedule. Plus, the Bears donned pads for the first time Friday and Caleb Williams threw a beautiful touchdown pass.
Bears training camp is a week old. How has Caleb Williams looked? Shaw Local reporters Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they saw during the first week of camp
When Jonathan Owens was a free agent in March, he made sure that the Chicago Bears knew he needed a few days off in August to watch his wife at the Olympics in Paris. That was a priority for the 29-year-old safety, who is married to gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
If most of these players hit, the Bears will likely make the playoffs and open their contention window, Marc Silverman writes
Down time at the hotel during the spring helped Caleb Williams and Keenan Allen get to know the Bears' playbook. They're hoping it will help them hit the ground running at training camp. The Bears held their first practice on Saturday.
The much-anticipated 2024 Bears season is here. There's a lot at stake for head coach Matt Eberflus. Here are three questions the head coach needs to answer in 2024.
Bears veterans reported for training camp on Friday. Matt Eberflus expects Caleb Williams to play "45 to 55" snaps in the preseason. Tight end Gerald Everett and lineman Kiran Amegadjie will begin camp on the injury list. Here's the latest news from camp.
Caleb Williams signed a four-year, $39 million contract earlier this week. Ryan Poles declined to say if Williams asked not to be franchise tagged in the future, but Poles said nothing Williams asked for surprised him.
It’s up to the Bears to lead Chicago out of its sports sickness and one of the worst years in Chicago sports history, Marc Silverman write
The Bears will hold their first practice on Saturday in Lake Forest. As the 2024 season begins, here's a look at the Bears' top five strongest position groups.
Bears training camp begins Friday. Here's everything Bears fans need to know ahead of training camp, including why Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze still haven't signed their rookie contracts.
Bears training camp begins Friday when veteran players report to camp. Here are the top storylines heading into a much-anticipated 2024 season.
The No. 1 most important Bears player in 2024 is probably no surprise. Top draft pick Caleb Williams has much to prove during his rookie season. Nobody is more important to the Bears’ future than Williams.
In his first year with the Bears in 2023, DJ Moore became an instant star at the wide receiver position. Now the question is how far he can fly with a rookie quarterback and – hopefully – an improved passing attack. Moore is the No. 2 most important Bears player in 2024.
Montez Sweat sparked the Bears' defense last year after Ryan Poles acquired him at the trade deadline. The Bears will need Sweat to play at that same high level if they want to have a successful 2024 season.
The Bears surprised everyone when they traded for former Chargers star receiver Keenan Allen. Here's why keeping Allen healthy might be the key to a successful 2024 season for Caleb Williams and the Bears' passing attack.
Jaylon Johnson signed a huge new contract over the offseason, but he remains as motivated as ever to prove that he's the top cornerback in the NFL. Here's why Johnson is No. 5 on Shaw Local's list of top five most important Bears in 2024.
Last season, the Bears signed Yannick Ngakoue for extra defensive line help in early August. Once again, defensive end could be a position where they are still looking for help in free agency. Here are four defensive ends who are remain on the free agent market.
Amid all the splashy moves the Bears made over the offseason, signing tight end Gerald Everett seems to be an overlooked addition. Here's why Everett is the No. 1 under-the-radar Bears player in 2024.
In 2023, rookie Terell Smith proved himself to be a key backup for the Bears secondary. Now, with a year under his belt, he could be an incredibly valuable player if (or when) another cornerback goes down with an injury.
Bears receiver Tyler Scott had a pretty quiet rookie season in 2023. If the Bears passing attack takes a major step forward in 2024, Scott could find himself making a bigger impact. Here's the latest under-the-radar Bears player.
The Bears selected offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie out of Yale with a third-round pick in April. Amegadjie isn't expected to start, but he could play a major role in 2024 if someone ahead of him on the depth chart suffers an injury.
Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens saw limited action during his rookie season in 2023. With Gervon Dexter moving to the starting lineup, Pickens could be in line to see more snaps this season.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears position battles to watch during training camp. Coming in at No. 1 on the list is the center position. This might be the only true coin flip when it comes to deciding a starting job during training camp.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears position battles to watch during training camp. Coming in at No. 5 is the running back position. Here's why.
The spring practice period is over. What exactly did Caleb Williams and the Bears accomplish? Here's a look at where things stand for the No. 1 overall draft pick.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams comes into the NFL with lofty expectations on his shoulders. He is the Bears player with the most to prove this season.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze comes in at No. 4. Here's what Odunze needs to show in 2024.
No. 9 overall draft pick Rome Odunze is well aware of the rookie receiving record that Puka Nacua set last year. He also studied up on the Bears receiving records. But the biggest challenge for Odunze might be finding enough targets behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.
Where does the Bears' offensive line stand following OTAs? Here are four things we learned about the O-line during the spring.
The Bears have rebuilt their offensive coaching staff with the quarterback in mind. What does that look like for a coaching staff with several knowledgable voices for the quarterback? Here's how the Bears are approaching it.
The Bears held their final practice of OTAs on Wednesday. Caleb Williams believes he built strong bonds with his teammates this spring. Next up is training camp in about a month.
Following recent Bears additions at wide receiver, Velus Jones Jr. could be in danger of losing his spot. But the NFL's new kickoff rule has given him a lifeline to a roster spot. "It's big for somebody like me," Jones told Shaw Local.
The Bears hit the practice field last week for three days of mandatory minicamp. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak recap what they saw from Caleb Williams and the Bears during three days of practice.
Thank goodness for the Bears. Thank goodness for a mandatory minicamp in early June to give Chicago sports fans a glimpse of the possibilities, Marc Silverman writes
Teven Jenkins and his camp have reached out to the Bears about a contract extension, but "nothing is on the table," Jenkins said Wednesday at Halas Hall. Here's what that means for Jenkins and the Bears. Plus, the latest news and notes from mandatory minicamp.
There have been plenty of moments over the past few months where Chicago Bears fans have shown Caleb Williams some love. Tight end Cole Kmet, a lifelong Bears fan, said he loves to see it.
The Bears had all their starters present for mandatory minicamp Tuesday. Caleb Williams had an up-and-down day, but Matt Eberflus is happy with the "exposure" he's getting against a tough Bears defense.
Running back D'Andre Swift has made some nice plays during OTAs. Here's how he could be the all-around weapon that the Bears have been looking for at running back.
The Bears have three days of mandatory minicamp coming up this week. Here are four questions the team hopes to answer.
Caleb Williams had a better day at practice on Friday during OTAs. Plus the Bears react to their selection to HBO's "Hard Knocks."
The Bears will be featured on "Hard Knocks" beginning Aug. 6. The Bears have long avoided participating in the show, but they were one of three teams that could be forced to participate in 2024.
Bears passing game coordinator Thomas Brown still remembers the first time he saw Caleb Williams, when the QB was in high school in 2019. Five years later, Brown is tasked with maximizing Williams' talents in the passing game.
The hype is real. I still expect the Bears to win 11 games. I still expect Caleb Williams to win rookie of the year and set Bears QB records. But last Thursday's first OTA practice is a reminder that developing a rookie quarterback comes with growing pains.
Caleb Williams is being tested by a tough Bears defense during OTAs this spring. That should only make him a better quarterback when the real games begin.
The Bears defense has most of its starting lineup returning in 2024. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington likes what he has seen so far during OTAs. Here's the latest from Halas Hall.
Everyone knows the Bears drafted Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. But who is Austin Reed, the undrafted rookie quarterback they signed out of Western Kentucky? Here's what to know about Reed.
Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams didn't have all of his targets during OTAs on Thursday. But he did have veteran DJ Moore, who Matt Eberflus called the team's "hardest worker." Here's the latest from OTAs.
The Bears held their first OTA practice that was open to members of the media on Thursday. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what happened during practice and look ahead to the next few weeks of OTAs.
"It’s not perfect right now," Matt Eberflus said of his team after an OTA practice on Thursday. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has a lot to learn from a veteran Bears defense.