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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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. Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze comes in at No. 4. Here's what Odunze needs to show in 2024.
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.
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.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen hasn't played in an NFL game since tearing his ACL in 2020. He signed a contract with the Jets on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Former Illinois defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr. expected to be selected in April's NFL Draft. Once that didn't happen, he found the next best thing, signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.
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.
All eyes are going to be on Caleb Williams as he navigates his rookie season in Chicago. The Bears believe they have plenty of plans in place to help rookies adjust to life in the NFL.
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.
Days after drafting All-American punter Tory Taylor in the fourth round, the Bears have released punter Trenton Gill.
After selecting five players in the NFL draft over the weekend, the Bears also signed several undrafted free agents. Here's what to know about all the undrafted rookie additions.
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.
The Bears drafted Iowa punter Tory Taylor with a fourth-round pick on Saturday. New QB Caleb Williams already told the new punter that the Bears won't be needing him much.
Kansas edge rusher Austin Booker is the newest member of the Bears. In order to select Booker, the Bears sent Buffalo a 2025 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for the 144th pick. Here's what to know about the lanky pass rusher.
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.
Rome Odunze went into the NFL Draft with an open mind to happily play for any team that selected him. But once he realized that he had the potential to join a talented Chicago Bears offense, he couldn't hold his excitement for the possibilities.
New Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is going to have huge expectations on his shoulders. He's not shying away from it. Here's a look inside the worst-kept secret in sports, and how the Bears zeroed in on Williams as the No. 1 overall draft pick.
The Bears selected Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick on Thursday night. The team added a one-two punch at quarterback and receiver with Caleb Williams and Odunze.
It's official Bears fans: Caleb Williams is a Chicago Bear. The team selected the quarterback out of USC with the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Thursday night.
Shaw Local will have complete coverage throughout all three days of the draft. Stay here all weekend long for live updates.
The Bears have signed assistant general manager Ian Cunningham to a contract extension, per reports. Cunningham is GM Ryan Poles' right-hand man.
The Bears have only four total picks in the 2024 draft, but general manager Ryan Poles isn't worried about quantity. “I feel really good where we’re at,” Poles said. Here's what else he said Tuesday at Halas Hall.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles isn't tipping his hand but said, "We know what we’re going to do." The Bears hosted only one quarterback for a visit during the draft process, and several veteran players had the chance to get to know Caleb Williams over dinner this month.
In just a few days, Bears fans will likely watch 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams hold up a Chicago Bears jersey at the NFL Draft. It's about time to make things official for the team and player pairing that has been talked about nonstop for months now.
Shaw Local Bears beat writer Sean Hammond takes one last crack at predicting this year's NFL draft. Here's his final mock ahead of this week's draft.
Could Washington receiver Rome Odunze drop to the Bears at No. 9? Here's what to know about the consensus All-American who helped the Huskies to the national title game.
The Bears should sprint to the podium if receivers Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers are available at the ninth pick in the NFL Draft, Marc Silverman writes
Pretty much everybody expects the Bears to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. But what will they do with the No. 9 pick? Here's a look at the latest mock drafts from around the NFL media landscape.
Could LSU receiver Malik Nabers drop to the Bears at No. 9? Would Ryan Poles consider trading up for Nabers? Here's what to know about one of the top receiver prospects in the 2024 draft.
The big question still remains: Which QB will the Commanders draft at No. 2? Here's a look at Bears beat writer Sean Hammond's latest mock draft.