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Bears | Todd Monken to interview in Chicago Friday Thu Jan 16, 08:21 AM
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken will interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy Friday, Jan. 17.
Link to story Bears | Chicago interviews Arthur Smith Wed Jan 15, 01:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith interviewed with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Wednesday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: Smith can run an offense with a certain amount of success, like he did with the Steelers and the Titans. As a head coach with the Falcons, Smith was under .500 for three consecutive seasons. The Bears need to maximize the potential of QB Caleb Williams, and perhaps Smith would be the guy to do that. |
Bears | David Shaw wraps up interview with Chicago Tue Jan 14, 10:03 PM
Former Stanford head coach and current Denver Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw completed his interview with the Chicago Bears regarding their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Bears | Chicago still interested in Mike McCarthy Mon Jan 13, 12:52 PM
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy still has interest from the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 13.
Link to story Bears | Thomas Brown interviewing for full-time gig Mon Jan 13, 08:18 AM
Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas X. Brown is interviewing Monday, Jan. 13, for the full-time position with the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are interviewing a ton of candidates. There has been buzz that unexpected names will be in play, and Mike McCarthy has been mentioned as a possibility after he and the Cowboys failed to sign a new contract before his previous deal expired. Brown's stint as interim head coach was generally seen in a positive light, but it probably wasn't impressive enough to get the team to drop interim from the title. |
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Bears | Chicago completes interview with Ron Rivera Sun Jan 12, 08:26 PM
The Chicago Bears conducted an interview with Ron Rivera for the team's vacant head coaching position on Sunday, Jan. 12. The former head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders also played for the Bears in his career.
| Footballguys view: Rivera is unlikely to get the job, but the Bears decision making with coaching hires has skewed conservatively and he could be paired with an offensive coordinator chosen specifically to work with Caleb Williams. |
Bears | Chicago adding Jordan McFadden Fri Jan 10, 07:23 PM
Former Los Angeles Chargers OG Jordan McFadden was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears Friday, Jan. 10, according to a source.
Link to story Bears | Anthony Weaver interviews for coaching job Thu Jan 9, 12:22 PM
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver interviewed with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to storyAnthony Weaver player page
Bears | Kliff Kingsbury requested for Bears interview Thu Jan 9, 10:25 AM
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has been requested for an interview for the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Kingsbury coached Caleb Williams at USC, so this connection is one that makes a lot of sense. The Commanders have turned around their offense this year, and Kingsbury is doing a great job getting the best from rookie QB Jayden Daniels. The Bears are considering about a dozen candidates, but Kingsbury might be the favorite. |
Kliff Kingsbury player page
Bears | Chicago adds Jordan Murray Wed Jan 8, 07:56 PM
Free-agent TE Jordan X. Murray signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Chicago Bears Tuesday, Jan. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Chicago denied Mike McCarthy interview Wed Jan 8, 12:23 PM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was denied an interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Tuesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys have plans for McCarthy, and they have an exclusive negotiating window with him until January 14th. We'll see if they can get a contract done before that deadline. The Bears have about a dozen coaching candidates they're considering for their opening. |
Bears | Pete Carroll to get Bears interview Wed Jan 8, 12:21 PM
Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll will interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are looking at several options for their opening, and Carroll is among the most decorated. The 73-year old was a consultant for the Seahawks in 2024, but he seemingly has the energy to get back into the game as a head coach again. With years of playoff success and a Super Bowl title with the Seahawks, the Bears might decide he's the right man for the job. |
Bears | Aaron Glenn to interview with Bears Tue Jan 7, 09:51 AM
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will have a virtual interview for the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy this week.
| Footballguys view: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Glenn will also be interviewed by the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Jacksonville Jaguars regarding their respective head coach openings. All of the interviews will be virtual, per NFL rules, and they reportedly will take place from Thursday through Saturday. Teams will have to wait until after the Lions are eliminated from the playoffs to offer Glenn a deal, but it's clear that he will have multiple options as he tries to transition to a head coach this offseason. It's been widely believed the Bears will look at offensive-minded coaches, but they are including former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and Glenn in the processs. |
Aaron Glenn player page
Bears | Mike Vrabel meeting with Bears Wednesday Tue Jan 7, 09:19 AM
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will interview for the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy Wednesday, Jan. 8.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Ian Rappaport notes that the consensus has been that Vrabel will land the Patriots job. New England fired Jerod Mayo on Monday. But this will be his second interview with a different organization: First the Jets, now the Bears. Despite being defensive-minded, Vrabel is a highly regarded coach in the NFL, and his firing from Tennessee was a mild surprise. Most Bears fans may prefer an offensive-minded head coach to pair with ascending quarterback Caleb Williams, but SI.com contends if Vrabel ends up being the guy, it's hard to fault the Bears for that. He has head coaching experience and can be the kind of culture setter the players have openly demanded. The Bears also added one more interview to their docket late Monday. They requested an interview with David Shaw, the former head coach of Stanford and current executive for the Broncos. We'll continue watching. |
Mike Vrabel player page
Bears | Chicago adds nine on future contracts Mon Jan 6, 05:06 PM
Free-agent OT Theo Benedet, OG Chris Glaser, WR John Jackson, LB Carl Jones, DE Jamree Kromah, QB Austin Reed, C Ricky Stromberg, WR Samori Toure and TE Joel Wilson signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Chicago Bears Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Chicago requests Mike McCarthy interview Mon Jan 6, 03:57 PM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was requested to interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: With Jerry Jones dragging his feet on deciding McCarthy's future in Dallas, the Bears have reached out to interview McCarthy. If the Cowboys don't allow permission this week, the Bears could interview McCarthy after his exclusive negotiating window with Dallas expires Jan. 14. As SI.com suggests, it would undoubtedly be an interesting twist to the McCarthy saga. It could give Dallas a way out without burning any bridges. We'll be watching for more. |
Bears | Arthur Smith requested for interview Mon Jan 6, 03:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was requested to interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Smith, who is also set to interview with the New York Jets, joins a list that includes interim head coach Thomas Brown, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Arizona Cardinals Drew Petzing,Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Like Flores, Smith has head coaching experience with the Falcons. |
Bears | Chicago seeks interview with Brian Flores Mon Jan 6, 03:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores was requested to interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Chicago has also requested interviews with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Arizona Cardinals Drew Petzing, and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. Flores has head coaching experience from his stint with the Dolphins. We'll continue to watch for more. |
Bears | Chicago seeking Mike Kafka interview Mon Jan 6, 01:35 PM
New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was requested to interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: The list to fill the opening left when Matt Eberflus was fired during the regular season continues to grow. Chicago has requested interviews with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Arizona Cardinals Drew Petzing, and Kafka. General manager Ryan Poles also confirmed Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown will get a formal interview for the permanent role. While Kafka has coached a struggling Giants offense, he's still widely considered a respected offensive mind, so it makes sense that the Bears would take the time to talk to him about the opening, as developing quarterback Caleb Williams is paramount. Not to mention, there's a local connection with Kafka, being from the Chicago area and attending Northwestern, which Poles love. |
Mike Kafka player page
Bears | Drew Petzing requested for Bears interview Mon Jan 6, 11:09 AM
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has been requested for an interview for the Chicago Bears head coaching post.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are looking to fill a vacancy created when they fired Matt Eberflus during the regular season. Petzing just completed his second season running the offense in Arizona. The team made significant strides in terms of both total yards and points scored with quarterback Kyler Murray available for the entire year, but a 2-5 close to the year meant that the Cardinals fell short of advancing to the postseason. With the Cardinals done playing, Petzing will be available to speak with the Bears and any other interested teams later this week. Chicago has also requested interviews with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Broncos coordinator Vance Joseph has also been mentioned as a candidate. We'll continue to follow this process as it plays out in coming days. |
Bears | CHI requests interview with Anthony Weaver Mon Jan 6, 10:46 AM
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has been requested for an interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: According to multiple reports, the Bears have requested interviews with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and Weaver. Broncos coordinator Vance Joseph has also been mentioned as a candidate, although Weaver, Johnson, and Glenn can interview immediately. Weaver just finished his first season in Miami, and he spent the previous three seasons on John Harbaugh's staff in Baltimore. We'll continue to follow this process as it plays out in coming days. |
Anthony Weaver player page
Bears | Aaron Glenn sought for Bears interview Mon Jan 6, 09:00 AM
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been requested for an interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: According to multiple reports, they have requested interviews with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and Glenn, who has also been mentioned as a candidate in New Orleans and for the Jets' opening. Chicago would also reportedly like to talk to Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. We'll follow up as needed. |
Aaron Glenn player page
Bears | Ben Johnson sought for Bears interview Mon Jan 6, 08:25 AM
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Benjamin Johnson has been requested for an interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: According to multiple reports, they have requested interviews with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and Johnson. They would also reportedly like to talk to Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. However, Ben Johnson has been mentioned as a likely candidate in Chicago since they fired Matt Eberflus. The presence of quarterback Caleb Williams has been central to those discussions, but Johnson has declined opportunities to move on in the past, so it's not certain he'll make a move this offseason. Johnson is also said to be planning an interview with the Patriots. |
Bears | CHI interested in Vance Joseph Mon Jan 6, 08:22 AM
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has drawn interest from the Chicago Bears for their head coaching position.
| Footballguys view: The Bears will interview multiple candidates in coming days, including Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who can interview this week with Detroit earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. |
Bears | Roschon Johnson does little with seven touches in Week 18 Mon Jan 6, 01:49 AM
Chicago Bears RB Roschon Johnson rushed twice for three yards and caught all five of his targets for 16 yards in Week 18 versus the Green Bay Packers.
Link to storyRoschon Johnson player page
Bears | Another dud for Cole Kmet Mon Jan 6, 01:43 AM
Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet hauled in both of his targets for three yards in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.
Link to storyCole Kmet player page
Bears | Rome Odunze finishes with 18 yards Sun Jan 5, 08:28 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze caught two passes for 18 yards in a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 18.
Link to story Bears | Keenan Allen has three grabs Sun Jan 5, 08:27 PM
Chicago Bears WR Keenan Allen caught all three of his targets for 25 yards in a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 18.
| Footballguys view: Allen said he is going to play in Chicago, Los Angeles, or not at all next season. He had some big games this year despite playing in a very unstable and underwhelming offense. He's a candidate for the Hall of Very Good in this wide receiver rich era. |
Keenan Allen player page
Bears | Nine grabs for DJ Moore in finale Sun Jan 5, 08:21 PM
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore caught nine of his 10 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown and added a five-yard run in a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 18. He also lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: Moore's season was about as good as you could have hoped for with the coaching staff and rookie quarterback going through a lot of ups and downs (mostly downs) this season. Keenan Allen could retire and concentrate even more targets on Moore and Rome Odunze next season. Moore won't fall much past his third round 2024 ADP in 2025 despite the bumpy ride. |
DJ Moore player page
Bears | D'Andre Swift caps year with TD Sun Jan 5, 08:20 PM
Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift rushed 20 times for 65 yards and a touchdown in a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 18.
Link to storyD'Andre Swift player page
Bears | Caleb Williams ends rookie year with TD Sun Jan 5, 08:11 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 21 of his 29 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown and ran three times for 10 yards in a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 18.
| Footballguys view: Williams was disappointing this season to say the least. We'll all be watching closely to see who the Bears bring in to develop the 2024 #1 overall pick. Signs are pointing away from Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who would be many Bears fans' #1 pick for the opening. |
Bears | Jaylon Johnson suffers injury Sun Jan 5, 03:45 PM
Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (quadriceps) suffered a quadriceps injury during the Week 18 game and is considered doubtful to return.
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Bears | Rome Odunze on track to play Fri Jan 3, 03:16 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Link to story Bears | Chicago's Week 18 injury report Fri Jan 3, 03:07 PM
Chicago Bears DB Elijah Hicks (ankle, foot), RB Travis Homer (hamstring) and OL Teven Jenkins (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. OL Larry Borom (illness), WR Rome Odunze (illness), S Tarvarius Moore (knee), LS Scott Daly (personal), CB Kyler Gordon (illness) and TE Marcedes Lewis (rest) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyMarcedes Lewis player page
Tarvarius Moore player page
Travis Homer player page
Bears | Rome Odunze remains sidelined Thu Jan 2, 03:34 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Bears | Chicago's practice report for Thursday Thu Jan 2, 03:14 PM
Chicago Bears DB Elijah Hicks (ankle, foot), RB Travis Homer (hamstring), OL Teven Jenkins (calf), WR Rome Odunze (illness), LS Scott Daly (personal), DB Kyler Gordon (illness) and TE Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 2. OL Larry Borom (illness) and DB Tarvarius Moore (knee) practiced in full.
Link to storyMarcedes Lewis player page
Tarvarius Moore player page
Travis Homer player page
Bears | Rome Odunze a DNP Wednesday Wed Jan 1, 01:52 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (illness) did not take part in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The injury report was an estimation, as the Bears only held a walkthrough.
Link to story Bears | Bears' Wednesday injury report Wed Jan 1, 01:50 PM
Chicago Bears OL Larry Borom (illness), DB Elijah Hicks (ankle, foot), RB Travis Homer (hamstring), OL Teven Jenkins (calf) and WR Rome Odunze (illness) did not participate in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Also, DB Tarvarius Moore (knee) practiced in full. The injury report was an estimation.
Link to storyTarvarius Moore player page
Travis Homer player page
Bears | Cole Kmet uninvolved in Week 17 Fri Dec 27, 02:56 AM
Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet was not targeted in the passing game in the club's Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Link to storyCole Kmet player page
Bears | One catch for Rome Odunze Fri Dec 27, 02:47 AM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze had one reception for 15 yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 26. Odunze was targeted four times.
| Footballguys view: Odunze was a dud as the Bears offense struggled to protect Caleb Williams. He did catch a nice touchdown that was called back by penalty and should be poised for a breakout next year if the team doesn't bring back Keenan Allen in free agency. |
Bears | Quiet night from Keenan Allen Fri Dec 27, 02:36 AM
Chicago Bears WR Keenan Allen had five receptions for 25 yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. His eight targets were tied for game-high honors.
| Footballguys view: Allen had been putting up some big numbers in garbage time, but this offensive slopfest never got out of the driveway. Allen will be a free agent next year, and it's difficult to project if he'll be back with the Bears in his age 33 season. |
Keenan Allen player page
Bears | DJ Moore good for eight touches Fri Dec 27, 02:22 AM
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore had six catches (on eight targets) for 54 yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 26. He also ran twice for eight yards.
| Footballguys view: Moore has been steady in PPR leagues since the Bears starting targeting him more in the short passing game, but the explosive plays just aren't there in this offense. He'll likely go lower in fantasy drafts next year as the Bears go back to the drawing board to build a new coaching staff this offseason. |
DJ Moore player page
Bears | Roschon Johnson runs the ball four times Fri Dec 27, 02:15 AM
Chicago Bears RB Roschon Johnson had four carries for five yards in the team's Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Link to storyRoschon Johnson player page
Bears | D'Andre Swift posts game-high 81 yards Fri Dec 27, 02:02 AM
Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift had 12 carries for 53 yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 26. Swift added 28 yards on four receptions (five targets).
| Footballguys view: Swift was semi-successful in this game, but the Bears didn't stick with the run despite rain, terrible pass blocking, and a close game. Swift has been a success as a free agent signing and mid-round fantasy pick. We'll see how much more expensive he is in fantasy drafts next year after falling to the 7th-8th round range this summer. |
D'Andre Swift player page
Bears | Caleb Williams sacked seven times in loss Fri Dec 27, 01:47 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in a Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Williams, who ran the ball five times for 37 yards, was sacked seven times.
| Footballguys view: Williams had been making fantasy hay in garbage time lately, but the Seahawks didn't score a touchdown, so the Bears offense never opened up against a prevent defense. The Bears offensive line also gave up seven sacks and kept Williams on his heels all day. We'll see what the team does to address their offensive woes next year after a season finale against Green Bay. The Bears are locked into the top 10 of the draft, likely in the 6-10 range. They have lost 10 straight after opening 4-2, including the hail mary loss to Washington. |
Bears | Week 17 Chicago Bears inactives Thu Dec 26, 06:47 PM
The Chicago Bears have declared CB Tarvarius Moore, OT Teven Jenkins, LB Noah Sewell, RB Travis Homer, DB Elijah Hicks and DT Zacch Pickens inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyTarvarius Moore player page
Travis Homer player page
Zacch Pickens player page
Noah Sewell player page
Bears | Week 17 injury report for Bears Wed Dec 25, 04:09 PM
Chicago Bears CB Elijah Hicks (ankle, foot), RB Travis Homer (hamstring), OG Teven Jenkins (calf) and S Tarvarius Moore (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25, and have been ruled out for Week 17. DT Gervon Dexter (knee), OG Doug Kramer (shoulder) and OT Kiran Amegadjie (hip) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. TE Marcedes Lewis (non-injury) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report. The Bears did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the practice report is an estimation.
Link to storyMarcedes Lewis player page
Tarvarius Moore player page
Travis Homer player page
Bears | Pete Carroll interested in Bears job Wed Dec 25, 11:30 AM
Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is interested in the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: The Bears job is going to be highly coveted out there because of the young talent on the roster, specifically QB Caleb Williams. Carroll had 14 seasons with the Seahawks, and they made the playoffs in 10 of those seasons (with two Super Bowl appearances and one championship). He's now 73 years old, but Carroll wants back in the coaching world. Perhaps he'd be the right coach to get the best out of Williams. |
Bears | Tuesday practice report for Bears Tue Dec 24, 06:06 PM
Chicago Bears CB Elijah Hicks (ankle, foot), RB Travis Homer (hamstring), OG Teven Jenkins (calf), CB Tarvarius Moore (knee) and TE Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 24. DT Gervon Dexter (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (hip) and OG Doug Kramer (shoulder) were limited during practice.
Link to storyMarcedes Lewis player page
Tarvarius Moore player page
Travis Homer player page
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Bears | Braxton Jones on injured reserve Mon Dec 23, 07:20 PM
Chicago Bears OT Braxton Jones (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 23.
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