Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images One of the bigger topics of discussion amongst the Chicago Bears this offseason has been the status of the offensive line. Drew Dalamn's surprise retirement and the injury that Ozzy Trapilo suffered in the playoffs last season left massive holes in the l

Aug 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler (33) raises his arms after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears are expected to have one of the NFL's better running back duos in 2026 with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai leading the backfield. However, over the past few years, Bears fans rallied behind another running back further down the

Coleman Bennett, courtesy of ChicagoBears.com Training camp is one of the most crucial and fun times of the year. Not only does it give fans their first extended look at new players, but it is also filled with position battles, breakout performances, and unexpected surprises. Every summer, a player emerges as a training camp favorite and generates buzz among fans. However, not all of those players ultimately earn a spot on the 53-man roster. Last year, undrafted wide receiver

The Chicago Bears have a strong one-two punch in D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, but who will emerge as the team's RB3? This training camp battle could come down to Roschon Johnson, undrafted rookie Coleman Bennett, or veteran Brittain Brown. The competition behind Chicago's top backs may be more important than fans realize.

The 2026 Chicago Bears schedule is officially locked in, and the road back to the playoffs won't be easy. Moving from one of the league's easiest slates to a grueling lineup featuring six short-week turnaround games, can Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson keep the momentum alive? The Bear Down Buzz crew sits down to debate every matchup, from high-stakes holiday showdowns to prime-time traps. Dive in to see our final record predictions for this crucial 2026 campaign.

Over the past number of seasons, Chicago Bears fans have felt that referees favor opponents when it comes to throwing penalty flags. This flag discrepancy has upset Bears fans, but beyond witnessing it, no hard data has been presented. Until a recent tweet from Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis highlighted this exact inequity.

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Entering the 2025 season, fans did not feel comfortable with the Chicago Bears left tackle situation. Many were expecting rookie Ozzy Trapilo to win the job coming out of camp, but his transition from right to left tackle didn't go swimmingly

The NFL Draft is mere days away, and like always, there is speculation about trades happening in the top-10. One move already occurred this weekend when the New York Giants sent star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for pick No, 10. It has also been reported that the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans are looking to trade back and the Kansas City Chiefs are trying to trade up.

The Chicago Bears have a young nucleus that makes all fans excited for the future. From players on offense like Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, and Colston Loveland to defenders like Austin Booker, Kyler Gordon, and Jaylon Johnson, the Bears' future is bright. That said, a recent article from The Athletic suggests Jaylon Johnson could be out of the Bears' plans as soon as 2027. The suggestion that Johnson won't be a Bear after 2027 is borderline ludicrous. The Athletic Believe

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears surprised many fans when they drafted Luther Burden with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many had the idea that after selecting Colston Loveland with pick 10 in the same draft, Chicago would s

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The annual NFL owners meeting kicked off on Monday in Arizona. While these meetings serve as the chance for NFL organizations to propose rule changes, they also provide the media with one of their final chances to talk to coaches and general managers prior to the NFL Draft. Chicago Bears head coach B

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (RB12) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears hosted Kentucky running back Seth McGowan on a Top 30 visit last Wednesday, continuing their evaluation of backfield options ahead of the NFL Draft. The visit comes after Chicago finished the 2025 season with one of the league’s more productive rushing attacks. The team had initially fac

The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL world during the 2025 season with seven fourth-quarter comeback victories. Although those dramatic wins were exhilarating, it's not a sustainable formula for long-term success. To truly contend, Chicago must strengthen its front seven this offseason. With the NFL Combine underway, general manager Ryan Poles could already be exploring a potential trade for a Tennessee Titans star. Could Jeffery Simmons be a Chicago Bear in 2026? One player the

The (5-8) Chicago Bears head to Cleveland to take on the (8-5) Browns on Sunday. This game holds massive importance for the Bears because a win keeps their playoff hopes alive. Although that sounds insane after the Bears’ horrific start to the season, it is true. As they have been playing better the past month and look to continue their momentum against the Browns. However, in order to continue their momentum, quarterback Justin Fields needs to exercise some demons against t

Making playoff predictions is one of the best parts of following the NFL. Everyone has different opinions about who will make the playoffs in a given season, which makes playoff predictions interesting. That is definitely the case heading into the 2023 NFL season in the NFC. With few proven teams in the conference, everybody has different opinions on who can make the playoffs. However, these seven NFC teams have the best shot at obtaining a playoff berth in 2023. 1. Philadel

Ever since the Bears' 2022-2023 season ended at the beginning of January, media and fans have been speculating on if they will trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young number one overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. Fields was drafted only two seasons ago by the Bears but has had no help in achieving his potential. Since Fields was drafted, he has had two different head coaches and two different offensive coordinators with no stable offensive line or big playmakers. Yet, peopl

All NFL fans are getting ready for the Super Bowl with the NFC and AFC Championships in the rearview mirror. The two teams that will play in the Super Bowl this year are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles enter the game after a dominant 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, while the Kansas City Chiefs enter after winning a close 23-20 game over the Cincinnati Bengals. Courtesy of ESPN Looking at how each team's defense and offense ranked th