It’s been a weird week. The Super Bowl is set. The Senior Bowl is this weekend. And yet, I still haven’t really entered “offseason” mode as a writer who covers the Chicago Bears.
Chicago playing meaningful football into mid-January has thrown off my internal clock. Heck, I didn’t even realize the Senior Bowl was this week until Luis Medina brought it up in our weekly meeting on Tuesday.
That said, I’ve got to start fleshing out my Bears thoughts. I’m going to dump some here today, an...
Chicago Bears fans don’t need any more proof that Ben Johnson is the perfect coach for this team. But I’m sure you won’t say no to some more. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell put together his rankings of the best head-coaching hires of the last five years—a total of 37 overall. And guess who has already cracked […]
While DJ Moore might be polarizing to some Chicago Bears fans, it sure sounds like he has the support of his position coach — which is probably more important in the grand scheme of things.
In an interview with WGN’s Jarrett Payton, Bears WRs Coach Antwaan Randle El disussed a variety of topics. One thing that stood out from the chat session was Randle El coming to the defense of one of DJ Moore. You’ll want to check out the whole thing on your own time because I found the conversation to...
The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed free agent tight end Thomas Gordon to a futures deal, per Aaron Wilson. Last year, Gordon spent some of the 2025 season—his rookie year—with the Chicago Bears. He signed with the team in August, didn’t make their 53-man roster, signed to the practice squad in December, and was not […]
In the middle of the season, when the Bears were on a roll, I had some fun and put out an AI-generated image of Ben Johnson on Mount Rushmore with George Halas, Mike Ditka, and Lovie Smith, and declared that he was already the Bears’ fourth-greatest coach in team history. Most fans rolled their eyes […]
Chicago Bears All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney is in the running for a prestigious honor.
And if he brings home the hardware, he will make history by doing so.
Back in May 2025, the NFL introduced the Protector of the Year award with the idea of paying homage to offensive linemen whose efforts in the trenches make it so that quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, and tight ends can get their due. And when the Bears spent a chunk of their offseason rebuilding their offensive line, I was...
Day 11 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Is there anything a large, tavern-style pizza covered with Italian sausage can’t fix?
Watching the Cleveland Browns coaching mess unfold makes me glad the Chicago Bears got their guy in Ben Johnson last offseason. ICYMI: The Browns hired a new head coach on Wednesday … and still found a way to make a mess out of it. Because shortly after news of Todd Monken’s hiring broke, so did this:
After the Browns informed DC Jim Schwartz this morning t...
For the first time in a long time, it feels like the Bears have waves of young talent that they can build upon. This is mostly exciting news. Mostly. It also means that Ryan Poles has entered a new phase of his roster building process – evaluating several of his first draft picks for second […]
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Few expected the 2025 Chicago Bears to make the playoffs, let alone win the NFC North outright. Suffice it to say, it took some exceptional performances throughout this unforgettable season that propelled these Bears to an 11-6 record. With the recent addition of CB Nahshon Wright, four Bears players made the Pro Bowl with OG […]
Should the Saints bring back Foster Moreau? Another under-the-radar move the Saints could make. Former Bears, Tulane RB Matt Forte could have changed Saints history A fun look at what could have happened. Former LSU football assistant Joe Brady receives a huge NFL promotion Some big news for the former Saints and LSU coach.
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Good news for Bears: Edge rushers are ‘hands down’ the strength of the draft Good news indeed. Colston Loveland eyeing major breakthrough as Bears flip the page to next season Bears tight end Colston Loveland had a promising rookie season with 58 receptions, 713 receiving yards and six touchdowns, plus […]
Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ MustipherAtlanta Falcons: Arnold EbiketieBaltimore Ravens: Amani Oruwariye, Jordan StoutBuffalo Bills: DaQuan Jones, Connor McGovernCarolina Panthers: Nick ScottChicago Bears: Ryan Bates, Jaquan BriskerCincinnati Bengals: Mike Gesicki, Mitchell TinsleyDallas Cowboys: Miles SandersGreen Bay Packers: Micah Parsons, Rasheed WalkerHouston Texans: […]
Our Chicago Bears mock draft stories will certainly look different this year, that much we know. Because unlike previous seasons where we have been looking at what prospects land in the top-10, Chicago’s pick isn’t until No. 25.
Regardless of where the Bears are at on draft night, NFL Network draft guru Daniel Jeremiah sharing his first 2026 NFL Mock Draft will always grab my attention. And when it comes to the pick he sends to Chicago, my interest is definitely piqued.
Because with ...
The Tribune’s Brad Biggs offering up Eric Studesville as “a name to keep an eye on” in the Chicago Bears search for a new running backs coach certainly caught my attention.
With the Kansas City Chiefs hiring Eric Bieniemy to be the team’s new offensive coordinator , Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is on the hunt for a new running backs coach. Perhaps he could turn to someone he is familiar with from his early coaching days.
This tweet from Biggsy certainly caught my attention:
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Ian, it’s not too late. I understand why at first interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons job seemed appealing. The Falcons are a team without a first-round pick, with questions at quarterback, and without the cap flexibility to fix everything without some patience and actual skill. Heck, Ryan Pace was even involved in making the mess. […]
Just when you thought Declan Doyle was a lock to return to the Chicago Bears as the team’s offensive coordinator, a new team is reportedly showing an interest in one of the top assistants hired by Ben Johnson for his first staff as a head coach.
The Baltimore Ravens have entered the chat as a sqiad that wants to discuss their offensive coordinator opening:
The #Ravens have put in a slip to talk to #Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. — Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) January 26, ...
Day 9 of the Chicago Bears offseason. My friends are challenging me to try new things in the kitchen. First up: Cake box cookies. The result? Meh. It works in a pinch. And at least I have some cookies to nibble on whenever I have a craving. But my go-to cookie recipe is goated among my friend groups, so this isn’t one I’ll try again. However, it never hurts to try new things — hence, I’m glad I did it.
I hope Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl doesn’t lessen the shine off Nahshon Wrigh...
The Baltimore Ravens submitted a request to interview Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle for the same job on Jesse Minter’s new staff, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Doyle, 30, has quickly risen through the NFL’s coaching ranks. He began his career while still an undergraduate under longtime Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears OC Declan Doyle withdraws his name from Eagles’ OC search Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator job. Bears CB Nahshon Wright named to Pro Bowl Good luck to Nahshon! POLISH SAUSAGE Andy Reid: I knew Matt Nagy wanted an […]
Forty years ago today, the Chicago Bears ended their remarkable season with a 46-10 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Prior to completely dominating the Patriots, the Bears had consecutive playoff shutouts against the New York Giants (21-0) and the Los Angeles Rams (24-0). With just 10 points allowed, the postseason […]
The Super Bowl is set, which also means picks 1-30 are locked in , with only the Seahawks’ and Patriots’ selection spots yet to be decided. In my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, Fernando Mendoza is locked in at number one, but how many QBs will go in Round 1? Plus, the Bears will look to add to their defensive line. Will they get that help at 25th overall?
2026 NFL Mock Draft
1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza – Indiana
As of now, Fernando Mendoza seems to be the runaway...
Every dollar counts when you’re trying to build a sustainable Super Bowl contender. So while we will dig deeper into the Chicago Bears’ salary cap situation when we get closer to the start of the new league year in March, today felt like a good day to check in on things as they stand right now.
At first blush, things don’t look great for the Bears. Chicago’s football team is $17,396,354 * OVER * the projected 2025 salary cap, per OverTheCap’s calculations . There are several teams with le...
We are only eight days into the Chicago Bears offseason and there are already rumors floating about potential fits for the 2026 team. And while it is far too early to do any meaningful deep dives, the emergence of rumors connecting the Bears and running back Travis Etienne Jr. provide us with an opportunity to start getting familiar with some players NFL insiders believe could be on Chicago’s radar this offseason.
Troy Pauline, who is now writing at Essentially Sports, shares that latest ...
Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has removed himself from consideration for the Eagles’ vacant offensive coordinator opening, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported on Monday. Doyle, 29, had been requested to interview with Philadelphia when the Bears’ season ended after their Divisional Round loss to the Rams. Bears head coach Ben Johnson granted him permission […]