Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai makes his first practice appearance since a turf toe injury, but remains questionable for Week 9 against Tampa Bay. The running back, who hasn't played since Week 4, logged just one limited practice and is unlikely to suit up before the bye in Week 10. Coach Ben Johnson says Monangai is "getting better" and hopes for a return after the bye, potentially rejoining D’Andre Swift in the Bears' rushing attack. Monangai posted 324 yards and three TDs on 60 carries before the injury.
Caleb Williams has become Chicago’s unlikely sporting savior just eight weeks into his NFL debut, shouldering the city’s collective disappointment. While the Bears boast the league’s most potent offense in half a century, the rest of Chicago’s teams are floundering—Northwestern sits 6‑2 but unranked, the Cubs and White Sox are out of the playoffs, the Sky have traded away Angel Reese, and the Bulls sit 1‑7 with an 18‑point average loss, the worst in NBA history. Williams now stands as the lone bright spot for Chicago fans.
The Chicago Bears, now 6-2 and riding a three‑game streak of 30‑plus points, face a key decision ahead of Sunday’s primetime matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rookie running back Kyle Monangai, the team’s 2025 seventh‑round pick, returns to practice after missing action since Oct. 4 with toe and thumb injuries and is listed as questionable. In four games he’s posted 324 rushing yards and three touchdowns on a 5.4‑yard average, making him a potential X‑factor in Ben Johnson’s run‑heavy offense, which already leads the league in rush attempts. The Bears could choose to rest him further during Week 10’s bye.
The Chicago Bears’ season‑changing trade for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons pays immediate dividends. In his debut versus Seattle, Simmons notches a sack, six tackles, two for loss and a pass defensed, anchoring a 34‑17 win and allowing the Bears to pressure the quarterback without heavy blitzing. Coach Ben Johnson hails his “profound” impact, while his double‑team draw frees Montez Sweat and other linemen for more plays. The trade, which cost two first‑rounders and a fourth‑round pick, could give Chicago a versatile, dominant front as it tackles a tougher schedule.
The Bears release their Week 9 injury report ahead of Sunday’s 7:20 p.m. CT showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field. Running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), cornerbacks Malik Muhammad (toe) and Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (thumb) are listed as questionable after limited practice, leaving the backfield and secondary depth in question. On the bright side, left tackle Theo Benedet, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, linebacker D’Marco Jackson and guard Joe Thuney are cleared to full health with no game designations, bolstering protection against Tampa Bay’s rush. Final inactive lists will be posted about 90 minutes before kickoff.
Dalton Knecht, the former Lakers first‑round pick now on a two‑way contract, made a splash in his Knicks debut, scoring 10 points with seven rebounds and a block in 16 minutes against Chicago. Coach Mike Brown praised his versatile offense but warned he must improve defensively. The Knicks also shuffled their backup point guard, giving Tyler Kolek six minutes in the 30‑point win over the Bulls while sideling Jose Alvarado until garbage time, a move that could affect Kolek’s contract option. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson’s rising cultural profile is examined, and Landry Shamet’s knack for creating closeouts that generate 1.38 points per play is highlighted as a unique offensive asset.
The Chicago Bears, unbeaten since Oct. 11 and never trailing with Caleb Williams since Sept. 20, aim to extend their dominance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. The Bucs, fresh off three wins in four games, rely on a strong ground attack while quarterback Baker Mayfield recovers from a thumb injury and looks to re‑ignite his passing game. In a Q&A with reporter Ira Kaufman, insights emerge on fan dissent toward coach Todd Bowles, rookie receiver Ted Hurst as a potential top target, and defensive standouts like Jacob Parrish and emerging pass‑rusher David Walker.
In Week 8 of Monday Night Football, the underdog Chicago Bears upset defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 34-17, improving to 6-2. QB Caleb Williams threw 24-of-34 for 247 yards and a TD, while rookie DT Jeffery Simmons recorded six tackles, two TFLs, a sack and a pass deflection. Coach Ben Johnson praised the 17‑play, 8:32 opening drive that ended with a one‑yard Williams‑to‑Burden TD, noting the team’s patience and communication against Seattle’s elite defense. Johnson says the Bears will look to keep the momentum against the Buccaneers next.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is hospitalized with unexplained neurological symptoms, prompting head coach Mike Vrabel to issue a heartfelt statement. Vrabel pledged to support Henderson, urging the team and fans to “care for him, listen to him” as he works with specialists and physical therapists. Henderson, 24, has missed games since the Week 7 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears and has logged just 203 rushing yards and one TD this season. New England will rely on Rhamondre Stevenson and other backs while Henderson focuses on recovery.
In a Monday night showdown at Lumen Field, Bears tight end Colston Loveland emerged as the unsung hero after a costly fourth‑quarter fumble gave Seattle a brief 20‑17 lead. Coach Ben Johnson praised Loveland’s crucial block that helped Kalif Raymond’s 39‑yard gain and D’Andre Swift’s touchdown, turning the tide to a 34‑17 Chicago victory. Loveland finished with seven catches for 65 yards and highlighted the need for reliable blocking as the Bears adjust to the loss of Cole Kmet.
With the NFL trade deadline looming Tuesday, the NFC North rivalry hits Philadelphia as both the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions vie for Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen. Reported by Eagles beat writer Thomas R. Petersen, the Bears are “not done adding to their defense,” while ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler lists Woolen as a potential Day‑3 target for Chicago after Jeffery Simmons' injury. Woolen, on a one‑year deal after a stint with Seattle, is a rental corner that could bolster either contender before the deadline.
The Cubs face a weak, injury‑hit rotation heading into the 2027 season, with Justin Steele still rehabbing and Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera and others doubtful. With free‑agency departures looming and a possible labor lockout compressing the market, Chicago may look to familiar faces like veteran left‑hander Matthew Boyd. Boyd posted a 24‑13 record, 3.50 ERA over two years with the Cubs and could be signed for a low‑risk, mid‑rotation contract—estimates range from a one‑year $10 M deal to a two‑year $41.8 M pact, with some analysts forecasting $13‑18 M AAV. The article weighs his age, injury history, and cost against the need for seasoned arms in an inexperienced staff.
The Chicago Bulls made a shocking decision when they traded both Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. It sure seems Josh Giddey was the wrong player to keep.
Warren Hacker, the forgotten right‑hander who epitomized 1950s Cubs baseball, earns No. 99 on Bleed Cubbie Blue’s Top 100 list. After joining Chicago in 1948, he broke out in 1952 with a 15‑9 record, 2.58 ERA, 12 complete games and led MLB with a 0.958 WHIP, finishing 22nd in MVP voting as the Cubs posted a rare .500 season. Injuries and poor support turned him into a liability, and he set a franchise record by allowing 38 home runs in 1955—a mark still standing despite Shōta Imanaga’s 2026 challenge. Traded to Cincinnati after the 1956 season, Hacker faded out of the majors by 1961, later coaching in the minors. He posted a 13.5 bWAR for Chicago before passing away in 2002.
The Chicago Bears could land $58 million cornerback Alontae Taylor in a low-cost trade proposal that reunites him with Dennis Allen.
The Cleveland Browns promote defensive tackle Sam Kamara from their practice squad to the active roster for Week 9, according to Ian Rapoport. The 28‑year‑old, an undrafted Stony Brook graduate who debuted with the Chicago Bears, has been with Cleveland since October 2022, shuffling between practice and active lists. In the 2026 season he’s logged three games, 10 tackles and three tackles for loss, prompting the latest roster move.
A seasoned analyst predicts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have little chance to upset the 6-2 Chicago Bears on Sunday night, saying the Bucs must excel in every offensive aspect to compete. The preview warns that the Bears will dominate early and pull away in the later stages, casting doubt on Tampa Bay’s chances.
With the NFL trade deadline looming, the Chicago Bears admit their secondary remains unfinished despite promising contributors like safety Dillon Thieneman, rookie Malik Muhammad, and versatile corner Kyler Gordon, who already tallies four sacks in three games. After a lackluster start from Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson, Chicago eyes a faster outside corner. Former Bears safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson, now a free agent after a brief stint with Buffalo, is surprisingly off the radar; Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs argues his slot‑corner skill set and speed issues don’t match the team’s new defensive philosophy. The Bears will prioritize outside speed over a Gardner‑Johnson reunion.
The Golden State Warriors have reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks about a trade involving Kristaps Porzingis' contract, according to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel. With Porzingis likely heading toward retirement and a possible $6‑8 million buyout of his $20 million salary, the Warriors hope to flip his contract for trade exception space before the deadline. The Bulls are the most plausible partner, as the Warriors have also eyed their center Jalen Smith—who is posting career highs (11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds) this season—but Chicago says it will wait for the deadline or draft compensation. The Bucks and Pelicans remain low‑key prospects, and any deal would have to fit within the Warriors’ limited second‑round pick assets.
A four‑for‑one proposal that would send Anthony Volpe, Elmer Rodriguez, Will Warren and Ben Hess to Chicago for White Sox second‑baseman Chase Meidroth is deemed too costly for the Yankees. Meidroth posted a .276/.350 line with 16 homers over 135 games in 2026, offering a ready‑made second‑base option as Jazz Chisholm Jr. heads toward free agency. However, packaging multiple top prospects would sap New York’s pitching depth and force uncomfortable in‑field choices. The article suggests the Yankees explore internal options like Volpe or Luis Garcia Jr., or wait for a clearer market before overpaying on a trade.
Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, 24, announced on Nov. 6 that he spent several days in the hospital after a mysterious neurological episode left him with weakened strength, coordination and other physical issues. Despite extensive testing that ruled out a stroke, doctors still have no diagnosis. The health scare sidelines him ahead of the Week 9 clash with Green Bay, and he has missed recent games against Chicago and Miami. Henderson is now working with specialists and physical therapists, while New England leans on Rhamondre Stevenson to fill the rushing void.
Brian Urlacher told the Rich Eisen Show that Caleb Williams is playing better than any quarterback in the NFC North right now. Why his claim about the Bears holds up.
The Chicago Bulls are one of the worst teams in the NBA—but that's an alright outcome for this season.
The Bears aim for a four-game win streak heading into their bye week as they face a top‑5 Buccaneers defense this Sunday. Analysts say Chicago must sustain long drives, score early and keep the Bucs off the field, while exploiting the loss of rookie edge rusher YaYa Diaby. Defensive star Jeffery Simmons and Montez Sweat are expected to pressure Baker Mayfield, and the Bears’ offense, led by Caleb Williams, should repeat the successful game plan that beat Seattle. Special teams caution is advised, as Tampa’s unit ranks among the league’s best.
Outside linebacker YaYa Diaby is the only Tampa Bay Buccaneers player confirmed to miss the upcoming Sunday night showdown against the Chicago Bears. The injury update, released Friday afternoon, means Diaby won’t travel to Chicago for the game, leaving the Bucs short at the linebacker spot. No further details on the injury are provided, but his absence could affect defensive rotations as Tampa Bay prepares for the matchup.