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As fun as it would’ve been to see the Bears make a major move in the pass-rush department at the trade deadline, their instinct to take a seven-round-pick flyer on former No. 32 overall pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was the wise thing to do. Chicago is (hopefully) at the beginning of its ascent into a contender, […]
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Earlier today, the Chicago Bears announced that linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga was activated from injured reserve, while waiving linebacker Carl Jones Jr. in a corresponding move. Ogbongbemiga has yet to play in a game this year after being placed on IR before the season started with a knee injury. In 2024, his first in Chicago, he […]
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We’re past the halfway point of the season, and Week 10 is upon us! This will be your open thread to talk about all the games from Thursday to Sunday morning, all afternoon through the evening, and then back here for Monday Night Football. For the TV broadcast maps to determine if these games are […]
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We have a brand-new Bear Bones podcast with host Dr. Mason West and his special guest, our host of Making Monsters, Taylor Doll, previewing all the latest on the upcoming Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants game. The Bears have another lengthy injury list, so Mason will give his best guess on whether the players […]
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The Chicago Bears got some encouraging news in Thursday’s official injury report, as several players who had been listed as DNP (Did Not Practice) made it back to practice, and most of the players listed as limited on Wednesday were given the “Full” designation for Thursday. The most significant player trending towards “doubtful” or “out” […]
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One good game against the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense isn’t enough to crown anyone the best player in the league. Then again, what does it say that the player with the most rushing yards against the hapless 2025 Bengals is none other than Chicago Bears rookie Kyle Monangai? The seventh-round pick out of Rutgers blasted through, […]
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Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! Well, that was a roller-coaster of a game, wasn’t it? In this week’s Good, Better, Best, we look back on a wild game against the Cincinnati Bengals where Joe Flacco did Joe Flacco things – and every Bears fan had their hearts in their throat, knowing how these kinds of games […]
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The Chicago Bears are looking to keep their winning ways going by taking on a New York Giants squad trying to find their way. In some ways, this Giants squad is reminiscent of recent Bears teams. They’ve been stuck in the mud with a coach that it seems like the fanbase is turning on, but […]
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The latest Bears Banter Podcast is here! The Bears won a wild game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and we talk about all of it with the great Patrick Mannelly! There were plenty of great topics discussed, including the rollercoaster on Sunday, Caleb Williams’ performance, the culture Ben Johnson is building, and much more. We also […]
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Boy does it feel good to get back to winning football. Even if, for a moment, it looked like we were about to lose in the most spectacular way possible. But we’re not here to apologize for winning! Fueled by a late 58-yard strike from Caleb Williams to rookie tight end Colston Loveland, the Chicago […]
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WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be […]
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The Chicago Bears got back in the win column, and at (5-3), they are grouped up with a few teams just outside of the NFC Playoff race. Yes, it’s November, and our Bears are In The Hunt! On the latest Mac and Read Show, Evan McLean and Ross Read discuss the Bears’ wild win against […]
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Earlier this week, 26-year-old free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who had spinal fusion surgery in April, was fully cleared to play football. He plans to take his time and meet with several teams before deciding where to call home for the remainder of the 2025 season. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Samuel […]
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Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they as they get you ready for week 10 of the 2025 Chicago Bears season! Grab a cold beverage and join Ryan and Bryan as the guys wrap up discussion on the Bears/Bengals game before looking ahead […]
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Just two sacks allowed by the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals, and with the way this year is going, that’s a lot to break down! In 2024, Caleb Williams took a record number of sacks, but he also avoided a ton. One analytic site charted him as personally avoiding around 50. His athleticism led […]
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Chicago’s dynamic rookie duo made history on Sunday in the Chicago Bears’ 47- 42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and earlier today, each received some well-deserved hardware for their performances. Tight end Colston Loveland was selected as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his career-high six receptions, 118 yards, and two touchdowns, including the 58-yard, […]
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As the Chicago Bears prepare for the ninth game of the season against the New York Giants on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week 10. Once again, the Bears had a sizable list of players who were listed as DNP (did not practice) on the first report […]
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Welcome back to STEP Differential. STEP stands for Sack + Turnover(x2) + Explosive Play Differential. As I have said many times, there are no perfect statistics, so please don’t mistake this for trying to be that. However, I think it provides an incredibly interesting view into overall team health and tells an interesting story as […]
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WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be […]
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The Chicago Bears are finding ways to win games that they’ve lost so many times in the past. I feel like I keep typing that, but it’s worth mentioning because it’s a testament to Ben Johnson and the leadership he is instilling in this team. The players have bought in, there isn’t a game they […]
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It wasn’t the splash some wanted, but the Chicago Bears were active on the NFL’s trade deadline day when they sent a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns for defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a 2026 seventh-rounder. The seventh-round pick the Bears acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles was coming back. To make room […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Chicago Bears are sitting at (5-3) after that incredible win in Cincinnati that featured a […]
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The Chicago Bears are making the wise choice. After winning an epic game against the Cincinnati Bengals, some may call it a ridiculous game, but it was a great victory nevertheless. What did that win over the Bengals tell us? First of all, it told us the Bears should be flirting with a playoff spot. […]
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The Bears have acquired edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported. The move will see Chicago send Cleveland a 2026 sixth-round pick, while the Browns will send a 2026 seventh-round pick along with Tryon-Shoyinka in the deal to the Bears. With the 2025 NFL […]
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