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Two former Bears safeties signed deals elsewhere on Thursday. Jaquan Brisker signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Likewise, C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Bills, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. Brisker, who turns 27 in April, was a second-round pick by the Bears in […]
The Steelers have made another splash late into free agency, agreeing to terms with former Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Brisker, who turns 27 this season, started all 17 games in 2025 for the Bears, logging 93 total tackles, one tackle for loss, eight pass deflections, and one interception. The […]
Understanding the safety position to be in dire need of a talent infusion, the Buffalo Bills finally found their guy in veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The former Chicago Bears safety is signing a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, per a report shared by ESPN’s Adam Schefter citing information by Gardner-Johnson’s agents in Kevin Conner […]
Chicago Bears fans were stunned when Drew Dalman announced his retirement from football at the age of 27. Dalman was coming off an excellent year for the Bears and had a connection with Caleb Williams, and if anyone expected Drew Dalman news this offseason, it would have been an early extension, not a retirement. But […]
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With the news yesterday that Bryce Miller’s timeline will be delayed by at least a week, today’s Emerson Hancock start against the Cubs takes on a bit more significance. Hancock has looked sharp this spring, showcasing an improved sweeper and holding his velocity well; today he’ll be tasked to do so as a starter instead […]
Go get ‘em, Edward.
The Chicago Cubs today announced that they have removed seven players from their Spring Training roster. Left-handed pitchers Luke Little and Ryan Rolison as well as outfielder Justin Dean were all optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Additionally, right-hander Vince Velazquez, catchers Ariel Armas and Casey Opitz, and outfielder Brett Bateman were all reassigned to minor league […]
Didn’t we do this song and dance already? After the Utah Mammoth lost to the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime on Monday night in Chicago, the Hawks visit Utah on Thursday night to close out the season series. Unlike the Hawks, the Mammoth have played a different opponent since Monday night, as they were shut out 5-0 by the Minnesota Wild on the road on Tuesday night, which means Utah will probably be aggravated and looking to get a win at home against a beatable opponent in Chicago. The Mammoth...
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MESA, Arizona — Thursday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Mariners lineup: That’s former Cub Patrick Wisdom at first base, and former Cubs prospect Brennen Davis in right field. Edward Cabrera will start for the Cubs. Emerson Hancock will start for the Mariners. Scheduled relievers were not available at posting time. No TV today. There […]
Jacob Webb is another well-traveled veteran reliever, having had stops with the Braves, Angels, Orioles, Rangers, and now the Cubs. He’s 32 years old, was drafted by Atlanta in the 18th round in 2014, and has been pretty dependable, throwing to ERAs in the threes for the most part. He walks a few more people […]
For various reasons, mostly to do with Duane’s continued poor health and the dismal state of the healthcare industry, he needs to step away from the virtual office and daily duties. And so, we are looking for a front page writer to take over Cub Tracks and Chicago Cubs/Baseball history unpacked. We are hoping that […]
Early this morning, the Chicago Bears announced that they have re-signed offensive lineman Jordan McFadden. The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reports this is a one-year contract. McFadden originally joined the Bears off waivers in January of 2025 from the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was a fifth-round pick from Clemson in 2023. While in L.A., […]
Ryan Poles has never made a first-round pick outside of the top ten in the NFL Draft. He has also never traded up in the first round. This year, one of those two things is going to change. Most mock drafts and experts have been operating under the assumption that Poles will finally make a […]
Wednesday was relatively calm, so let’s keep this tracker going for Thursday too. The League year officially opened for business at 3:00 p.m. CT today, but as we learned last night, nothing agreed upon during the early negotiation period is set in stone. The Maxx Crosby situation has sent teams back to the drawing board, […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cubs have clearly built this year’s team to be a strong contender, adding Alex Bregman and […]
Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants will take on the visiting Chicago White Sox tonight at 6:05 p.m. PDT, with broadcasts on both NBC Sports Bay Area and KNBR. In the meantime, we are just under two weeks out from Opening Day, which is the best news I’ve heard in a long time. […]
As it stands right now, the early part of the Chicago Bears’ 2026 free agency period will be remembered as kind of bland. Through the first few days, no huge trades, no massive contracts handed out, no big surprises. But what the Bears have done so far is add players at positions of need, which […]
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1921 All eight Black Sox (Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch and even Buck Weaver) were suspended for life by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. None will play in the Major Leagues again. Jackson is banned for life, despite hitting .375 in the sordid 1919 World Series; Weaver […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Ravens agree to terms with TE Durham Smythe Smythe should be replaceable, no problem. Bears get second chance at DE Maxx Crosby, and perhaps with lower asking price from Raiders The draft capital the Bears would have to give up in order to trade for Crosby is merely one piece […]
After an excellent victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers (40-25) look to make it four wins in a row as they host the Chicago Bulls (27-38) on Thursday. L.A. is looking to sweep the season series. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Mar 12 Where: Crypto.com Arena […]
The Green Bay Packers brought back an old friend, Jonathan Ford, to the team in 2025, after a slew of injuries to their defensive line. Ford, a 2022 seventh-round pick, was plucked from the Chicago Bears’ practice squad after spending the 2022 to 2024 seasons with the Packers. He never played a regular-season snap with […]