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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As he heads into his third year, Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon has more turnovers in mind. With a veteran secondary returning almost everyone from last season, Gordon hopes to find more ways to take away the football.
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
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson doesn't plan on changing anything after coming off a career year in 2023, which netted him a huge new contract over the offseason.
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.
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.
Optimism is fantastic for the Chicago Bears but let’s remember, this is still a team that has won 10 games in the past two years, Marc Silverman writes
Bears rookie defensive end Austin Booker may be inexperienced, but the Bears believe they have a rookie with high potential. Here's what they envision for the fifth-round pick out of Kansas.
The Bears schedule is out. So what does a good start look like in 2024? And what's the path to 10-plus wins?
Marc Silverman writes after seeing the 2024 Bears schedule release: Grab yourself a glass of kool-aid, and follow along with my 11-6 prediction
The NFL officially announced its five international games Wednesday morning. The Bears will take on the Jaguars on Oct. 13 in London.
Punter Tory Taylor became a fan favorite at Iowa. His journey from Australia to the NFL was a remarkable one. Now, he could be poised to become the next great punter in the NFL.
Bears rookie offensive tackle and Hinsdale native Kiran Amegadjie is still dealing with a quad injury from college and will remain out for much of the spring practice period. Plus the latest news and notes from Bears rookie minicamp.
Whether he's sitting court side at a Sky game or shopping at Target, Caleb Williams is making himself home in Chicago. He began rookie minicamp Friday and head coach Matt Eberflus already confirmed that Williams is the starting QB.
What is realistic for the Chicago Bears in 2024? Marc Silverman is asking for 10 wins and a playoff berth.
The draft is in the books, but the roster is never complete. What are the Bears' biggest needs post-draft? Here's a breakdown.
The Bears begin rookie minicamp next week. So what exactly is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams working on at rookie camp? Here's what his top priorities will be.
The Bears made five total selections in the 2024 NFL draft. Here's a look at all five picks, and here's what general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus had to say about their selections.
Hinsdale Central alumnus Kiran Amegadjie is coming home. The Bears selected Amegadjie with a third-round draft pick (No. 75 overall) on Friday night. Amegadjie celebrated with 60 friends and family on Friday in Hinsdale.