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Jaylon Johnson Disrespected in Latest Bears Tier Rankings
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

Joseph Grassano
Apr 72 min read


Bears Must Act Fast After Dexter Lawrence Trade Request
Image Credit: Heavy Sports. One of the league's most prominent defensive stars is on the way out. Just this afternoon, Adam Schefter confirmed that New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade out of New York and that he will not attend offseason workouts run by the team. The decision comes as a result of multiple failed attempts at negotiating a contract. While the Chicago Bears are currently navigating a tough cap situation, which may very well req

Noah Guttman
Apr 63 min read


One Reason Luther Burden Will Break Out in 2026 (And It’s Obvious)
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

Joseph Grassano
Apr 23 min read


Ben Johnson Declares Critical Fix for Bears Offense in 2026
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

Joseph Grassano
Mar 302 min read


Growing Signs Point to A Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks Matchup in the Season Opener
Image Credit: USA Today. Heading into the offseason, there was a slight chance that the Chicago Bears would be the opponent for the Seattle Seahawks in the opening week of the 2026 season. Such a chance comes from the fact that Chicago is one of the nine teams scheduled to play the Seahawks at Lumen Field during the 2026 season. But the NFL's two opening-week announcements might have just increased the odds that Chicago plays against Seattle to open the season. On Wednesday,

Noah Guttman
Mar 272 min read


Is the Jaxon Smith-Njigba Extension a Sign of Things to Come for Rome Odunze? Or is it a Warning?
Image Credit: Chicago Bears. Despite entering his third season, the urgency is already there for Odunze to become the league's next big-name receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba's recent extension with the Seattle Seahawks should be the wake-up call needed, but the need to perform might be emphasized further if Puka Nacua gets a deal done with the Los Angeles Rams. On Monday morning, it was reported that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had himself a monster 202

Noah Guttman
Mar 254 min read


3 Departures That Could Leave a Major Void for the Bears in 2026
Image Credit: Forbes. After what was a tough season for the Bears defense, free agent departures only serve to set the unit back. Even with the gains made in mind, there is going to be plenty of work that needs to be done in order to make up for such losses. The Chicago Bears may have made some impactful additions throughout the first two weeks of free agency, including that of wide receiver Kalif Raymond. But the losses taken over that same time frame might very well be equa

Noah Guttman
Mar 233 min read


Chicago Bears Continue Backfield Search with Intriguing Visit
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

Joseph Grassano
Mar 223 min read


Chicago Bears’ 3 Most Valuable Free Agency Moves Heading Into 2026
Image Credit: Cleveland Browns. The Bears entered the offseason with several areas that needed to be addressed; one such area of need was the defense as a whole. But will the respective arrivals of players like Devin Bush be seen as desperation or as high-quality moves that will push the needle forward? With the new league year (and free agency as a result) well underway, teams across the league have made their respective moves to shore up players of interest and understand t

Noah Guttman
Mar 204 min read


Could the Chicago Bears Land a Defensive Monster in Surprise Deal?
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

Joseph Grassano
Feb 252 min read


3 Keys to a Bears Victory Over the Browns
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

Joseph Grassano
Dec 17, 20233 min read


Predicting NFC playoff teams in the 2023-2024 Season?
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

Joseph Grassano
Aug 23, 20234 min read


Should the Bears Trade Justin Fields?
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

Joseph Grassano
Mar 2, 20236 min read


My Super Bowl breakdown and prediction
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

Joseph Grassano
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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