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Bears | Johnson believes D'Andre Swift is capable of more Mon Jul 20, 11:25 AM
Bears running back D'Andre Swift had a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns last season, but coach Ben Johnson thinks Swift can do even more. "He's a dynamic player," Johnson said. "I've known that about him since he came into the league, firsthand up there in Detroit, and certainly last year, I wasn't surprised about the year he had. So, is he capable of more? Absolutely. He absolutely is. He's a vital part of what we do here."
| Footballguys view: Swift found the end zone 10 times and finished as RB14 overall (and 17th in fantasy points per game) in 2025. But he caught a career-low 34 passes for 299 yards. When playing for Johnson in 2021, he put up 452 yards and two touchdowns on 62 catches. The Lions targeted him 78 times that season. So there's room for more. As much as the Bears' offense was celebrated last year for Johnson's playcalling and Caleb Williams' late-game heroics, Swift was one of the most effective running backs in the NFL in 2025. And Johnson expects more in 2026. |
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Bears | Kalif Raymond may have solid role Sat Jul 11, 12:28 AM
Chicago Bears WR Kalif Raymond has a chance to have a solid role in the passing game if he can build a connection with QB Caleb Williams and if either WR Rome Odunze or WR Luther Burden III struggle during training camp, in the opinion of BearsWire's Mike Pendleton. Raymond is familiar with head coach Ben Johnson's offensive system since they worked together with the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: If Odunze or Burden struggle in camp, the Bears have much bigger problems that Raymond probably can't fix. However, Raymond spent years working with Ben Johnson in Detroit, and the familiarity there could help him see the field. Still, with a young nucleus of Odunze, Burden, and Colston Loveland, the Bears probably aren't prioritizing Raymond as much more than a rotational receiver and special-teams player. |
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Bears | Sam Roush signs rookie contract Fri Jul 10, 04:06 PM
Chicago Bears third-round draft choice TE Sam Roush signed a four-year contract with the Bears Friday, July 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rousch is cut from the same cloth as Cole Kmet, an in-line tight end with the versatility and length to be an above-average receiver. While Colston Loveland is the top tight end here, Roush is set to be Kmet's heir apparent. Ben Johnson showed a penchant for multiple-tight-end sets in both Detroit and Chicago, and he's setting himself up to have that flexibility for years to come with the Bears. Roush is off the fantasy radar for now, but he's a name to know in dynasty leagues. |
Bears | Caleb Williams an x-factor for 2026 Thu Jul 9, 02:35 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is being labeled as an x-factor for his team for the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Seth Walder. He points to Williams' QBR being below league average, and if he can raise it, his production would skyrocket.
| Footballguys view: Williams had great highlights last year, his first with Ben Johnson. But the consistency, especially in the short and intermediate areas of the field, was lacking. Johnson has talked about the focus on accuracy and completion percentage this season, stating that "You get what you emphasize... Completion percentage is something that we're going to emphasize." An uptick in efficiency and consistency from Williams could help this be one of the best offenses in the league. |
Bears | Caleb Williams looking to improve one stat Thu Jul 2, 04:24 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams said he expects to have a better completion percentage this upcoming season but is more interested in winning games.
| Footballguys view: This is the mindset a franchise quarterback should have. Much ado was made about Williams' completion percentage, to which his supporters have pointed to a league-high throwaway rate. Williams was among the best in deep-ball completion percentage last year, but struggled in the short and intermediate areas. Tightening up in those areas in the field can push Williams from being the middling QB1 he was last year to a top-three performer. |
Bears | Caleb Williams will work on completion percentage Wed Jul 1, 03:37 PM
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams did well enough in the biggest moments to lead the team to a division title and a thrilling playoff win over the Packers last season. However, there are still those who feel Williams doesn't do enough in the more routine moments. That school of thought holds that completing 58.1 percent of their passes puts Williams and the Bears in a position to have to play from behind or in tight games more often than they would if he were more accurate over the long term.
| Footballguys view: During an appearance on Pardon My Take, Williams said that he's more concerned with "how they win games" than the numbers, but said the team will improve on that front anyway. "Obviously, I want to get the completion percentage up," Williams said. As PFT's Josh Alper suggests, Williams's point about winning against stats could be underlined by the fact that his completion percentage dropped while the Bears surged in 2025. Still, head coach Ben Johnson's goal is for Williams to reach a 70 percent completion percentage. Johnson views this mark as the benchmark for elite NFL quarterback play. |
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Bears | Zavion Thomas showing potential Thu Jun 25, 11:08 AM
Chicago Bears WR Zavion Thomas took reps at punt returner during spring activities and has the potential to make an impact on offense, according to head coach Ben Johnson. 'If we can harness all of this energy and make sure that we can trust him and he's going to align where he needs to and run the route the way we need him to, that we really could use him and he could be a big weapon for us this year,' Johnson said.
| Footballguys view: Thomas was one of the most dangerous return men in college football at LSU, so it makes sense he's already flashing signs of big-time playmaking ability. Speed and quickness are the name of his game, and Johnson should be able to find a role for Thomas because of his natural skill set. Does Thomas currently have much fantasy appeal? Not really in most leagues, but we love his potential in dynasty formats. |
Bears | Johnson likes what he sees from WR Zavion Thomas Tue Jun 23, 12:55 PM
Zavion Thomas, the lightning-fast receiver who ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, got ample reps as a punt returner this spring and showed that he can be more than a special teams star with his skill set on offense. "He tends to make a play almost every single day right now that says, OK, if we can harness all of this energy and make sure that we can trust him and he's going to align where he needs to and run the route the way we need him to, that we really could use him and he could be a big weapon for us this year," Bears coach Ben Johnson said.
| Footballguys view: That's a lot of "ifs," but Footballguy Sigmund Bloom believes the Bears may see potential for Thomas to switch to running back, where he looked natural in a very small dose of carries at LSU. He could be part of the future backfield for this run-first team. Put Thomas on your training camp watchlist. |
Bears | Brandon Smith works out for Chicago Mon Jun 22, 09:32 PM
Free-agent LB Brandon N. Smith (Raiders) reportedly worked out with the Chicago Bears, according to a source on Monday, June 22.
Link to story Bears | QB optimistic about Zavion Thomas Fri Jun 19, 01:45 PM
Chicago Bears WR Zavion Thomas was able to make plays during offseason workouts and can be involved in the passing games for years to come if he can become comfortable with the offense, according to QB Caleb Williams.
| Footballguys view: Thomas is incredibly dangerous with the ball in his hands, both as a receiver and as a return man. The Bears wanted to add more YAC to the passing game, and Williams should love how Thomas performs in that department. Thomas is gadget player, but he could push Kalif Raymond for the no.3 spot at the wide receiver position behind Rome Odunze and Luther Burden. |
Bears | Chicago cuts two players Tue Jun 16, 06:16 PM
Chicago Bears LB Dominique Hampton and PK Gabriel Plascencia were cut by the Bears, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16.
Link to story Bears | Kaden Davis signing with Bears Tue Jun 16, 10:12 AM
Free-agent WR Kaden Davis (UFL) agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears Tuesday, June 16. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Kristian Wilkerson worked out Mon Jun 15, 04:48 PM
Free-agent WR Kristian Wilkerson (Bills) worked out for the Chicago Bears Monday, June 15, according to a source.
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Bears | Caleb Williams locked in Fri Jun 12, 05:43 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has shown a comfort level in the offense during OTAs and minicamp, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: It will disappointing if Williams doesn't look more comfortable and perform better in year two piloting Ben Johnson's offense. He is priced around QB6-7, but not much cheaper than QB3-5, so the fantasy football community expects him to improve. At least one of Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, and Rome Odunze will be a big hit if Williams takes the expected step forward. |
Bears | Two players making good progress Thu Jun 11, 06:17 PM
Chicago Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) and LB T.J. Edwards (leg) appear to be ahead of schedule in their recoveries from injury, in the opinion og BEarsWire's Brendan Sugrue.
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Bears | Logan Jones signs contract Fri Jun 5, 04:09 PM
Chicago Bears second-round draft choice C Logan Jones signed a four-year contract with the Bears Friday, June 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Dillon Thieneman signs rookie deal Fri Jun 5, 11:04 AM
Chicago Bears first-round pick S Dillon Thieneman signed his rookie, four-year deal Friday, June 5. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but all first-round picks receive a fifth-year option.
Link to story Bears | Rome Odunze embracing expectations Thu Jun 4, 02:00 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze said he is '100% confident' in his ability to become the No. 1 wide receiver for the Bears in 2026.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs should be excited about what the Bears' passing game can look like in 2026 with Odunze as the no.1 receiver. His fantasy value is that of a low-end WR2/high-end WR3, but the upside is there for Odunze to produce at a higher rate if things click. |
Bears | Rome Odunze adapting to new normal Thu Jun 4, 10:07 AM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) said he's adjusting to a new normal with his foot. 'It's not from a standpoint that I'm like always in pain, but the way my foot broke, there's calluses in there that creates a different type of foot structure with those bones -- different things that kind of shifts things around,' Odunze said Wednesday, via Jay Cohen of the Associated Press. 'So my new normal was kind of what I am going into. And I don't think that's anything that's going to prohibit me or keep me from making plays.'
Link to story Bears | Coach high on Luther Burden Sat May 30, 01:22 PM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III has been performing well during offseason workouts and has been working on learning new routes, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
| Footballguys view: Burden is going to be close to a full-time player after DJ Moore got dealt to Buffalo. He'll occupy the slot and get some of the high percentage targets that turned Amon-Ra St. Brown into a star under Johnson in Detroit. Whether to take Burden, tight end Colston Loveland, or Rome Odunze first in drafts is not an easy call, but this early buzz makes it easier to pick Burden. |
Bears | Cam Lewis leaves workout early Thu May 28, 06:28 PM
Chicago Bears CB Cam Lewis (undisclosed) left the voluntary workout early Thursday, May 28, because of an undisclosed issue.
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Bears | Jaylon Johnson will be at OTAs Thu May 28, 03:02 PM
Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson is participating in the voluntary portion of the offseason program on Thursday, May 28.
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Bears | Ben Johnson offers high praise of Luther Burden III Thu May 28, 02:28 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson told reporters on Thursday, May 28, 'I'm buying Luther Burden stock right now.'
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com's Bobby Kownack suggested, if fantasy investors wanted some insider trading tips in May, we just got it. Burden, the 39th-overall pick by Chicago in the 2025 NFL Draft, was impactful as a rookie but took time to get going -- both due to still getting acclimated and working behind Rome Odunze and DJ Moore. Burden finished with 47 receptions, 652 yards, and two touchdowns thanks to a strong five-game finish. With Moore traded to Buffalo, it's easy to project great things for Burden, but when the coach/playcaller joins the chorus, the hype level skyrockets. |
Bears | A.J. Epenesa works out Wed May 27, 02:21 PM
Free-agent DE A.J. Epenesa (Bills) worked out for the Chicago Bears last week, according to The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs.
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Bears | Dayo Odeyingbo to get shot in pass rush Sun May 24, 03:16 PM
Chicago Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp after being limited to eight games due to an Achilles' rupture after signing a three-year, $48 million deal in March 2025. He will 'definitely be in the mix' at defensive end when training camp starts, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said.
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Bears | Montez Sweat looks to build on big season Sun May 24, 03:06 PM
Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat had a team-high 10 sacks last season, while leading the team with 44 pressures. The team struggled in pass rush, but Sweat certainly did his part. However, he had 27 more pressures than the next best Chicago player, DT Gervon Dexter Sr. That difference of 27 was the fourth largest between a team's top two pressure generators last season.
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Bears | Jordan van den Berg hopes to help pass rush Sun May 24, 03:03 PM
Chicago Bears DT Jordan van den Berg was selected 213th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, in hopes of helping the team improve its pass rush. The Bears were 31st in the NFL in pass-rush win rate (29%) and 29th in pressure percentage (28%).
Link to story Bears | Dayo Odeyingbo to be ready for camp Sat May 23, 09:02 PM
Chicago Bears DL Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) will 'definitely be in the mix' when training camp begins, according to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
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Bears | Kyler Gordon dealing with injury Fri May 22, 04:46 PM
Chicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon (undisclosed) is currently dealing with a soft tissue injury, sources told The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs.
Link to story Bears | Salvon Ahmed and Anthony Johnson Jr. sign with Chicago Fri May 22, 02:19 PM
Free agent RB Salvon Ahmed (Colts) and DB Anthony Johnson Jr. (Giants) signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, May 21. In a corresponding move, they waived RB Deion Hankins.
| Footballguys view: Ahmed suffered a serious ankle injury in camp last year, but was declared fully healthy and will vie for a roster spot behind D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai in Chicago. Ahmed's initial burst was NFL quality in his cup of coffee with the Dolphins earlier in his career, so we shouldn't completely write him off. |
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Bears | Chicago adding Anthony Johnson Jr. Wed May 20, 09:04 PM
Free-agent S Anthony Johnson Jr. (Packers) is signing with the Chicago Bears, according to sources.
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Bears | Chicago adding Salvon Ahmed Wed May 20, 08:15 PM
Free-agent RB Salvon Ahmed (Colts) is signing with the Chicago Bears, according to sources.
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Bears | Sam Webb works out Wed May 20, 04:19 PM
Free-agent CB Sam Webb (Browns) worked out for the Chicago Bears Wednesday, May 20, according to a source.
Link to story Bears | CHI hosting Nazeeh Johnson for visit Tue May 19, 06:27 PM
Free-agent CB Nazeeh Johnson (Chiefs) is reportedly visiting the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, May 19. Johnson also visited the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, according to a source.
Link to story Bears | Caleb Williams changed shotgun stance Thu May 14, 11:29 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was instructed to tweak his shotgun stance and put his left foot forward instead of his right. This was part of head coach Ben Johnson's tweaks during the season.
| Footballguys view: The Bears' quarterback certainly responded to Johnson's coaching. They have the toughest strength of schedule in 2026, but with a year under his belt in Johnson's system, we could see Williams continue to thrive and grow. |
Bears | Kyron Hudson joins roster Mon May 11, 04:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Kyron Hudson (Penn State) signed with the Chicago Bears Monday, May 11. Terms of the contract were disclosed. The team also placed WR Squirrel White on the Reserve/Retired list.
Link to story Bears | Zavion Thomas signs rookie deal Sat May 9, 01:10 PM
Chicago Bears third round draft choice WR Zavion Thomas signed a four-year contract with the Bears Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thomas wasn't as highly regarded by draft analysts as he was by Ben Johnson and the Bears. That makes him intriguing in dynasty rookie drafts, along with the possibility that Thomas gets some reps at running back, where he looked natural in limited duty at LSU. |
Bears | Chicago signs Scotty Miller Sat May 9, 01:04 PM
Free-agent WR Scotty Miller (Steelers) signed with the Chicago Bears Saturday, May 9. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bears | Five UDFAs officially sign deals Fri May 8, 06:10 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB Coleman Bennett (Kennesaw State), WR Omari Kelly (Michigan State), TE Hayden Large (Iowa), QB Miller Moss (Louisville) and WR Squirrel White (Florida State) officially signed with the Chicago Bears Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Three rookies under contract Fri May 8, 06:04 PM
Chicago Bears fourth-round draft choice CB Malik Muhammad, fifth-round draft choice LB Keyshaun Elliott and sixth-round draft choice DT Jordan van den Berg signed four-year contracts with the Bears Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Zah Frazier off roster Thu May 7, 04:10 PM
Chicago Bears CB Zah Frazier was waived Thursday, May 7.
Link to story Bears | Jordan van den Berg needs to work on attack Sun May 3, 02:28 PM
Chicago Bears DT Jordan van den Berg carries average mass and below-average length into his rookie season. He had elite testing numbers at his Pro Day, though, and the positives are that he possesses disruptive first-step quickness and heavy hands to beat blocks, according to NFL.com's Lance Zierlein. He needs to prove he can take on NFL blockers at the point of attack.
Link to story Bears | Scotty Miller to work out Wed Apr 29, 02:14 PM
Free-agent WR Scotty Miller (Steelers) is scheduled to work out for the Chicago Bears next week.
| Footballguys view: Miller is known for good speed but has had more than 11 receptions in a season only once since his lone big year, a 33-catch second season with Tom Brady at quarterback for the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers in 2020. Miller, who visited Detroit on Tuesday, has been at the bottom of three teams' rosters or on the practice squad, and there are several backup receivers already on the Bears' 90-man roster who have the advantage of system knowledge. |
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Bears | Montrell Washington to tryout at rookie minicamp Mon Apr 27, 09:30 PM
Free agent WR Montrell Washington (Giants) has been invited to the Chicago Bears' rookie minicamp for a veteran tryout, according to a source on Monday, April 27.
Link to story Bears | Josh Kreutz accepts minicamp invitation Sun Apr 26, 07:35 PM
University of Illinois OL Josh Kreutz, son of former Bears C Olin Kreutz, has accepted a minicamp invitation with the Chicago Bears after going unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bears | Coleman Bennett signed Sun Apr 26, 05:24 PM
Kennesaw State RB Coleman Bennett signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: The Bears didn't draft a running back even though D'Andre Swift's contract expires after this season, so we'll be monitoring Bennett to see if he beats out Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown, and Deion Hankins to make the team as the third running back behind Swift and Kyle Monangai. Bennett is a versatile, efficient back with tackle-breaking ability, but average athleticism and a limited small school pedigree. |
Bears | Chicago has faith in Dayo Odeyingbo, Shemar Turner Sun Apr 26, 05:06 PM
Chicago Bears DEs Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner were the only edge rushers on the roster prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, and the team did not select any edge rushers in the recently completed draft. Head coach Ben Johnson said Sunday, April 26, that he has faith in Odeyingbo (Achilles) and Turner (knee). Both players suffered season-ending injuries in 2025. The team also has DE Montez Sweat and DL Austin Booker, so the cupboard isn't totally bare.
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Bears | Hayden Large signed Sun Apr 26, 09:46 AM
Iowa TE Hayden Large signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a source.
Link to story Bears | Caden Barnett gets guaranteed money in Chicago Sat Apr 25, 08:07 PM
Wyoming G Caden Barnett is signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Chicago Bears, and he will receive $277,500 guaranteed money and a $30,000 signing bonus.
Link to story Bears | Chicago adds Logan Jones Fri Apr 24, 08:51 PM
Iowa C Logan Jones was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 57th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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