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Chicago Tribune Bears reporter.

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“It’s pretty fun to look back and see that we got three guys here at the combine. … Carnell only spent one year there. I wish I got to play with him for more but COVID happened and derailed everything.”

—Indiana center Pat Coogan on fellow Marist High (Chicago) alums Carnell Tate and Jimmy Rolder

28.02.2026 23:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“I almost shed a tear.”

—Kansas offensive lineman and Villa Park native Enrique Cruz gets hyped up about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and Humboldt Park and other Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago. #nfl #nflcombine

28.02.2026 20:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Iowa punt/kick returner Kaden Wetjen talks about his admiration of Hall of Fame Bears return specialist Devin Hester: “He was making plays and super fearless.”

27.02.2026 14:45 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Bears GM Ryan Poles on how he has gotten caught up in the stadium relocation drama:

“Texts, random calls from people I don't know how they have my number, to being in Grand Cayman and bumping up in the pool and (people) start telling me about where they want the stadium.”

25.02.2026 00:55 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Chicago Bears may be in line for compensatory draft picks, GMs Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham say Ian Cunningham indicated he believes the Chicago Bears are due compensation for his hiring as the Atlanta Falcons general manager.

Chicago Bears may be in line for compensatory draft picks, GMs Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham say

www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/c...

24.02.2026 19:56 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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NFL combine: Looking at the Chicago Bears’ positions of need — and the prospects who could fill them The Chicago Bears head to the NFL scouting combine with a focus on five positions: edge rusher, defensive tackle, left tackle, safety and linebacker.

NFL combine: Looking at the Chicago Bears' positions of need — and the prospects who could fill them

www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/c...

23.02.2026 20:55 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle takes job as Baltimore Ravens play caller Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson supported Declan Doyle pursuing a job that offered the chance to call plays, and in Baltimore he’ll work with QB Lamar Jackson.

Bears fans, how do you feel about Declan Doyle going to Baltimore? Who would you like to see as the Bears’ new OC?

story ✍️ @bradbiggs.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...

30.01.2026 22:36 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Chicago Bears roster breakdown: How the defensive players fared in 2025 — and their contract statuses for 2026 Here’s a look at how Chicago Bears defensive players fared in 2025, what their contract statuses are and how Ryan Poles might evaluate each position.

Chicago Bears roster breakdown: How the defensive players fared in 2025 — and their contract statuses for 2026 www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/27/c...

27.01.2026 15:41 — 👍 2    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement Nahshon Wright joins three Chicago Bears teammates on the NFC Pro Bowl roster, their most honorees since 2019.

After being snubbed in the initial voting, Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright received his first Pro Bowl nod today as an injury replacement for the Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell.

That gives the Bears four honorees, their most since 2019.

@philthompsontrib.bsky.social's story.

26.01.2026 16:45 — 👍 12    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

“The thing that stood out about DJ, the level of toughness rubbed off on the whole team.”

—Bears GM Ryan Poles on wide receiver DJ Moore

21.01.2026 16:35 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

“I heard the whole Cardiac Bears thing. I’d rather not be the Cardiac Bears. … I don’t think you want to be living on the edge all the time.”

—Bears GM Ryan Poles

21.01.2026 16:31 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

“I think Kevin (Byard III) is a special player. I’ve got no problem saying I’d like to have him back.”

—Bears GM Ryan Poles

21.01.2026 16:25 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

Bears GM Ryan Poles:

“Jaylon Johnson, minor thing, no surgery. He had a wrist (injury).”

21.01.2026 16:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

“I’ve never seen Soldier Field like that before.”

—Bears GM Ryan Poles thanking the fans, saying they “brought it.”

21.01.2026 16:19 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

“We have have to be better catching the football. That will be a point of emphasis in the spring time.”

—Bears coach Ben Johnson

21.01.2026 16:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

“There is no building off of this. We go back to square one.”

—Bears coach Ben Johnson

21.01.2026 16:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

“These last two games I’ll never forget. Just the energy, the vibe.”

—Ben Johnson on the Bears’ two playoff games

21.01.2026 16:02 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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"We have ignited a belief ... this city believes in this team. I've been saying Chicago deserves a winner and just hoping that we gave this city something to be proud about. Obviously, we fell short."

--Kevin Byard III on Monday after the Bears' playoff loss to the Rams Sunday

19.01.2026 23:57 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1

"Finding ways to bring that hunger all four quarters, every single game, is something that's important."

--Caleb Williams

19.01.2026 17:39 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

FINAL: Rams top the Bears 20-17 in OT

> Kyren Williams 21 for 87 yards (4.1 avg) 2 TDs

> Caleb Williams 23/42 for 257 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, 59.3 rating

> Bears D: 4 sacks; Bears O: 417-340 in total yds

19.01.2026 03:09 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

FINAL: Rams beat the Bears on Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal, 20-17 in overtime.

10 plays, 54 yards, 3:20

19.01.2026 03:03 — 👍 2    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0

Caleb Williams is intercepted by Kam Curl.

19.01.2026 02:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Rams kneel. We're going to overtime.

19.01.2026 02:39 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Caleb Williams throws a 14-yard, desperation miracle to Cole Kmet to tie the game 17-17 (with PAT). Because, of course.

7 plays, 50 yards, 1:32

19.01.2026 02:38 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Rams' Ethan Evans shanks the punt, 33 yards to midfield.

19.01.2026 02:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Kyren Williams scores on a 5-yard run to give the Rams a 17-10 lead on the Bears with 8:50 left.

14 plays, 91 yards, 6:02

19.01.2026 02:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Soldier Field attendance: 60,253

19.01.2026 02:06 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Caleb Williams is intercepted at midfield throwing into double coverage to Luther Burden. Pick is by Cobie Durant.

19.01.2026 01:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

HALFTIME: Bears and Rams tied 10-10

TDs by Rams’ Williams (run) and Bears’ Moore (pass)

Sacks by Brisker, Gordon and Sweat

Caleb Williams: 13/19 for 155 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 88.7 rating

Matthew Stafford: 12/24 for 144 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 68.8 rating

19.01.2026 01:08 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Rams' Harrison Mevis kicks it from 32 yards out to tie it 10-10

8 plays, 66 yards, 1:10

19.01.2026 01:06 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0