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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.
Are you a Bears fan planning to visit London for the rare opportunity to see your team abroad? Here’s are some helpful tips for making your way around London.
If most of these players hit, the Bears will likely make the playoffs and open their contention window, Marc Silverman writes
Bears second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter made some changes in the offseason in order to transform his body so he can take a next step this season. During day four of training camp, the starting defense stops the offense in the red zone.
Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker is set to build off last season's late-season success with more stability heading into this year. During day three of practice, the Bears offense showed mixed results.
Safeties Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker are already hard at work building their chemistry on the back end. During day two of practice, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson picked off Caleb Williams during a two-minute drill.
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.
Are you a Bears fan planning to visit London for the rare opportunity to see your team abroad? Here’s a look at the travel essentials you need to know ahead of your trip.
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.
On the same day that Bears rookies reported for training camp, the team signed first-round draft picks Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze to rookie contracts. Williams will make $39 million over his four-year contract, while Odunze will make $22.7 million over his.
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.
As the Chicago Bears juggle two stadium sites now in limbo, they've responded to a proposal to resolve outstanding tax issues with Arlington Heights, village officials confirm.
OTAs and minicamp wrapped up earlier this month. So what did fans learn about the Bears defense? Here are a few takeaways from the spring.
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. The punt and kick return jobs are always interesting to watch this time of here. Here's why it's No. 2 on our list.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears position battles to watch during training camp. The wide receiver position looks solid at the top, but there's much to determine outside of the top three receivers. Here's why this is a position worth watching.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears position battles to watch during training camp. The defensive tackle position comes in at No. 4 on the list. Here's a look at why it's intriguing.
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. Left guard Teven Jenkins is in a contract year and has yet to stay healthy for a full season. For Jenkins, his future with the team is on the line in 2024.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. Second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter appears poised to move into the starting lineup in 2024. Here's what he can prove.
The Bears have added competition at kick and punt return. The team signed free agent receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Carter briefly played for the Bears in 2020.
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.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. Running back Khalil Herbert is No. 5 on the list, and here's why.
The spring practice period is over. The Bears wrapped up OTAs last week. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss their final takeaways from a newsworthy spring for the Chicago Bears.
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.
It’s time for Bears coach Matt Eberflus to let his H.I.T.S. principle stand for allowing his football team to be ready to hit and take hits, Marc Silverman writes
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.
The McCaskey family isn’t considering selling a minority stake in the team to free up cash to get a Bears stadium deal done in Chicago.