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One trade created two divergent paths. The Carolina Panthers moved up for the No. 1 pick in 2023, while the Bears collected a haul in return. With the Panthers coming to Chicago this week, here's a look back at the trade that changed both franchises.

Unfortunately, the makeover ended with the wardrobe, hair, and beard. Matt Eberflus is the same head coach. And it simply isn’t good enough, Marc Silverman writes

This is not how you break the cycle of Chicago Bears' offenses. It’s exactly how you break another quarterback, Marc Silverman writes

The Bears offensive line has been worse than anyone expected through the first two week of the season. So how did the Bears get to this point? Here's a look at the string of events that led to this moment, and which tools Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles can use to fix it.

The Bears kick off the 2024 season at home against the Tennessee Titans. Caleb Williams is making his NFL debut. Stay here all game long for live updates.

On paper, the Bears have one of the most promising wide receiver groups in the NFL. But DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze have never played together. So what will that look like on Sunday? Here's what Allen and Odunze had to say about it.

Bears GM Ryan Poles revealed on the season finale of HBO's "Hard Knocks" that another team called about trading for Velus Jones Jr. At Halas Hall this week, Jones said he's happy to still be a member of the Bears. "This place is special," Jones said.

The most talked about Bears offseason is finally in the rearview mirror, Marc Silverman writes. What happens next?

The Bears spent the offseason surrounding Caleb Williams with talented veterans. On Sunday, Bears fans will see just how good this supporting cast can be for the No. 1 overall draft pick. Williams is going to lean on them throughout his rookie season.

Training camp is in the books. The focus now turns toward the 2024 regular season. So how good is this Bears team? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak make their predictions for the 2024 season.

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.

The Bears selected their 53-man roster this week. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the current roster, as well as what to expect from this group during the 2024 season

Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with members of the media Wednesday to discuss the state of the team. Poles believes his team is deeper, his coach is resilient and his quarterback shows promise. Here are the major takeaways from Wednesday's conversation.

The Bears didn't claim any players off waivers Wednesday, but they did lose TE Brenden Bates to the New York Jets. Plus, the team has begun building it's practice squad.

The Bears parted ways with more than 30 players this week as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players. Here's the full list of players the team let go.

The Bears released their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday after cutting more than 30 players over the past few days. Here's a look at the 2024 Bears roster.

The Bears have until 3 p.m. Tuesday to cut their roster down to 53 players. They waived nine more players Monday. Here's a look at who has already been cut.

The Bears must cut their roster down to 53 players by 3 p.m. Tuesday. So who makes the cut? Here's Shaw Local's projected roster for the 2024 Bears.

The Bears added another weapon for their defensive line Friday, trading for former Seahawks pass rusher Darrell Taylor. The Bears sent Seattle a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Here's what it means for the Bears defense.

With Caleb Williams sitting out, Tyson Bagent will start Thursday's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are the top storylines to watch ahead of Thursday's preseason finale.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the center of attention in the third episode of HBO Max's "Hard Knocks" on Tuesday night. The episode also broke down a potential trade, Tyson Bagent and more.

Montez Sweat has heavy expectations on his shoulder this season. Do the Bears need to find another defensive end to help him? Plus, there was a scuffle during practice Tuesday at Halas Hall. Here's the latest from Bears training camp.

The Chicago Bears made their debut on HBO Max "Hard Knocks" on Tuesday night. Here are the top takeaway from the season opener.

Bears rookie punter Tory Taylor did not punt in Thursday's preseason opener. Fans are eager to see the record-setting punter in game action. His coaches believe Taylor is getting better and better "right before our eyes" as training camp goes along.

Bears rookie pass rusher Austin Booker is flying under the radar, and he's just fine with that. Booker believes he can show that he belongs in the NFL as a rookie.

The Bears will kick off the NFL's preseason schedule against the Houston Texans at the Hall of Fame game on Thursday night. Here's what to watch for in the preseason opener.

The Bears locked down star receiver DJ Moore through the 2029 season with a massive new contract on Tuesday. Moore said the Bears "embraced" him from the moment they traded for him.

The Bears have reportedly locked up star wide receiver DJ Moore for an additional four seasons, keeping him in Chicago through the 2029 season. The deal is the largest in franchise history in terms of annual salary.

The Bears offensive line returns four of five starters from last season, but there are still plenty of kinks to work out. Here's the latest on the position battle at center, and how the O-line is adjusting to Caleb Williams.

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.