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Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren and GM Ryan Poles will look for the team's next head coach "in tandem," but Poles will be the "point person" during this process. So what will that actually look like? Here's what we know so far.
The Bears cut offensive lineman Nate Davis on Wednesday, a day after firing their offensive coordinator. Davis was the team's highest-paid offensive lineman, but the Bears benched him in September.
The Bears traded running back Khalil Herbert to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick. Here's what it means for the Bears.
Velus Jones Jr. made the Bears' 53-man roster this week. That may have surprised some fans, but the Bears were signaling this all throughout the offseason. Here's why the Bears aren't giving up on Jones.
DJ Moore's addition to the Bears' roster was an unquestioned success in 2023. The rest of the receiving group left a lot to be desired. Here's a look at the wide receiver position, how it fared in 2023 and how it might be addressed in the offseason.
Justin Fields against a top defense. A chance to get back into the playoff hunt. Welcome to the Bears biggest game since 2020, Marc Silverman writes.
Justin Fields returned to practice late last week, but will Fields be ready Thursday night against Carolina? Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors take your questions in our latest podcast.
Bears GM Ryan Poles continued to build his defense, sending a second-round pick to Washington at the trade deadline for Montez Sweat. Kyle Nabors and Sean Hammond discuss the trade and preview Sunday's game against the Saints in our latest podcast.
Depending on the day or the move, you just never know how you’re going to feel about Ryan Poles. Give him credit for that, he’s not scared of taking swings, even if you booed him after his last strike out, Marc Silverman writes.
The Bears will hold onto cornerback Jaylon Johnson after no trade emerges. GM Ryan Poles also added defensive end Montez Sweat in a deal with Washington. Here's what those two developments mean for the Bears.
With Tuesday's NFL trade deadline just hours away, the Bears have allowed cornerback Jaylon Johnson and his agent to seek a trade, according to multiple reports.
The Bears got the win over the hapless Raiders, but they now face the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday Night Football. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors preview the Week 8 matchup in our latest podcast.
The NFL trade deadline on Oct. 31 is less than a week away. Bears GM Ryan Poles was very active at the deadline a year ago. Who on the Bears roster might be trade candidates? Here's a look at five names worth considering.
The Bears produced three takeaways and came away with their first home win in more than a year. Kyle Nabors and Sean Hammond break down the 30-12 win over the Raiders in our latest podcast.
Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is likely to make his first career start Sunday against the Raiders. Kyle Nabors and Sean Hammond discuss what to expect and take your questions.
Justin Fields left with a hand injury and the Bears fell to 0-8 against the NFC North during the Matt Eberflus era. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors take your questions in our latest podcast.
The Bears return after their mini-bye to host the Vikings, who will be without star receiver Justin Jefferson. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors preview Sunday's game and take your questions.
The results thus far have definitely been a mixed bag for Bears GM Ryan Poles. Marc Silverman takes a closer look at Poles' tenure in this week's column.
The Bears are in the midst of a nine-day layoff between games. Here are three adjustments they could make ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
Justin Fields and DJ Moore connected for three touchdowns and the Bears blasted the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. Kyle Nabors and Sean Hammond break down the 40-20 win.
The Bears have moved on from receiver Chase Claypool. They sent him to Miami on Friday in a trade that includes a pick swap. The Bears will receive Miami's 2025 sixth-round pick and Miami will receive the Bears' 2025 seventh-round pick.
Behind a career day for wideout DJ Moore, the Bears snapped their 14 game losing streak and won their first game since Oct. 24 with a 40-20 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night. Here’s what you need to know:
The nation will be watching the Bears and Commanders on "Thursday Night Football." Here's everything Bears fans need to know ahead of the game. Stay here all game long for live updates.
Give the Bears credit for doing the impossible, every time you think they can’t possibly hire a worse coach, they indeed do just that, Marc Silverman writes.
Teven Jenkins moved one step closer to returning this week, but Eddie Jackson and Jaylon Johnson have already been ruled out of Thursday's game vs. Washington.
“I do think we took a step closer in finding our identity as an offense,” Justin Fields said Tuesday at Halas Hall. The Bears believe they can build on a good offensive game against Denver. They will also be moving forward without Chase Claypool this week.
Teven Jenkins was again a full participate, according to the Bears' practice estimate Tuesday. Plus, the Bears signed veteran safety Duron Harmon to the active roster.
Matt Eberflus told reporters at Halas Hall on Monday that Chase Claypool will not be at Halas Hall this week with the team. This comes a day after Claypool did not attend Sunday's game against the Broncos.
A 28-7 lead wasn't enough for the Chicago Bears on Sunday as the losing streak reaches 14 games. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors break down the latest loss.
The Bears collapsed in epic fashion Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from Sunday's game – the good, the bad and the ugly.
The Bears asked Chase Claypool not to attend Sunday's game at Soldier Field. Matt Eberflus denied that he benched Claypool because of his comments Friday. “I mean, of course I’m frustrated when one of your best weapons on the outside is not in the game,” Justin Fields said.
Justin Fields and the Bears built a 28-7 lead Sunday but collapsed in the second half for a stunning 31-28 home loss to the previously winless Denver Broncos.
The Bears look to pick up a win against the winless Broncos in Week 4. Here's the latest from Soldier Field.
Bears receiver Chase Claypool on Friday said the Bears are not properly using him. "I’m not going to give any pointers," Claypool said of his coaches. "That’s their job to decide and I’ll just do what they tell me to do.”
The Bears and Broncos are both coming off embarrassing losses and sit at 0-3. Someone has to crack the win column, right? Kyle Nabors and Sean Hammond preview Sunday's game.
I can’t believe we’re here. It's not even the end of September and I’m writing about a new coach and possibly a new QB, while the Bears are an underdog to a team that is 0-3 and just lost by 50, Marc Silverman writes.
The Bears trailed 34-0 by halftime and nothing went right against the Chiefs. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors discuss the 41-10 loss.
Any hopes for improvement from the Bears following an 0-2 start were quickly extinguished by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who blew out the Bears by halftime Sunday. Here’s what you need to know from the Bears’ 41-10 loss in Kansas City.
The Bears will try to avoid an 0-3 start with a trip to Kansas City to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors preview Sunday’s matchup.
We can’t help ourselves getting excited for the dawn of a new football season thinking it’s going to be different. Reality sets in. Losses pile up. And everything seems broken once again at Halas Hall, Marc Silverman writes.
The Bears suffered through a 27-17 loss in Tampa and performed well in few aspects. Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors discuss if it’s time to worry about Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus, Justin Fields and just about everyone else inside Halas Hall.
Matt Eberflus said the Bears had plenty of missed opportunities to take control of their 27-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here's everything Eberflus has to say Monday, one day after the team's 12 straight loss dating back to last season.
History has not been kind to NFL teams that begin the season 0-2. The Bears played better Sunday in Tampa, but there remains a lot that needs to be cleaned up.
With the game on the line, Bucs pass rusher Shaquil Barrett picked off a Justin Fields screen pass and returned it for a touchdown. The Bears dropped to 0-2 on a frustrating afternoon in Tampa.
Justin Fields and the Bears had the football late Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a chance to tie or win the game. Instead, the Bears head home with their 12th consecutive loss dating back to last season. Here’s what you need to know from the 27-17 loss.
The Bears are back in action Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stay here all game long, too, for live updates.
Do the Bears need to change their game plan or just execute better? Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors get you ready for a Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy doesn't look at his play calling as aggressive or conservative. He said he looks for matchups the Bears can exploit. "We have to coach it better," Getsy said. "We have to make sure that guys execute it better."
"My greatest fear against the Packers came true," Marc Silverman writes. "While most players were available, the Bears weren’t ready to play. There’s a big difference."
After watching the tape, Bears QB Justin Fields said he felt he played 'too conservative' in Sunday's loss to the Packers. Head coach Matt Eberflus would like his QB to keep looking for receivers downfield when he scrambles.