Beth Mishler-Elmore

Writer at Heavy

Writer. Lots of Chicago Bears, sports, pop culture and politics. Probably listening to '80s music right now.

Articles

Longtime Bears Veteran May Be Given Short 'Leash'

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

One of the team’s longest-tenured players, kicker Cairo Santos has been a key contributor for the Chicago Bears since joining them for a second stint in August of 2020. Now 33, Santos is coming off a 2024 campaign that saw him make 84% of his field goal attempts (21-of-25 from 50+ yards), his lowest percentage since re-joining them. Windy City Gridiron’s Aaron Leming thinks Santos’ contract coupled with his limitations from distance could make him a cut candidate after the 2025 season.
Potential Dak Prescott Successor 'Standing Out' at Cowboys Minicamp

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Considering he’s played in just one NFL game, there’s a ton of hype surrounding second-year quarterback Joe Milton. This April, the Dallas Cowboys sent a 2025 fifth-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for Milton and a 2025 seventh-rounder. The hope was that Milton would give the team an exciting prospect to groom behind starter Dak Prescott.
Bears $52.5 Million Trade Acquisition Named Surprise Cut Candidate

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The Chicago Bears traded for veteran offensive lineman Jonah Jackson in March, sending a sixth‑round pick to the L.A. Rams in exchange for his services. The Bears then extended him for another year at $12.5 million—an indication they view him as at least a short‑term solution at right guard. But injuries have plagued Johnson throughout his five years in the league, and if the injury bug bites again in 2025, it could spell trouble.
Packers Trade Pitch Brings Eagles 23-Year-Old CB to Green Bay

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

With their first training camp practice kicking off on July 23, the Green Bay Packers still have glaring needs at the cornerback position. Following the release of All-Pro CB Jaire Alexander on June 9, the presumed starters for the Packers heading into camp are Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs and Carrington Valentine. Nixon, primarily known for his special teams prowess, is expected to be the team’s top outside option.
Latest Bears Projection Doesn't Bode Well for QB Tyson Bagent

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Tyson Bagent has been the backup quarterback for the Chicago Bears in each of the last two seasons, but he faces some pretty stiff competition this offseason in veteran Case Keenum. Ever the underdog, Bagent went undrafted in 2023, only to beat out veteran signing P.J. Walker for the QB2 role during the preseason. As the Bears head to training camp in July with no depth chart, both Bagent and Keenum will be taking QB2 reps behind starter Caleb Williams.
Packers Trade Proposal Swaps Young WR for $112 Million All-Pro

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Over in Pittsburgh, the Steelers and All‑Pro edge rusher T.J. Watt are currently entrenched in high-stakes contract talks. Watt, entering the final year of his four‑year, $112 million deal, has skipped both voluntary OTAs and the mandatory minicamp in what’s becoming an increasingly tense standoff that could generate fines north of $100,000 should he continue to be absent from team activities.
'Blockbuster' Eagles Trade Proposal Sends $112 Million All-Pro to Philly

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has occasionally dabbled in high-profile trades, but he’s not known for overspending. Might he be willing to take a big swing in an attempt to trade for a superstar like, say, T.J. Watt? Negotiations between Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers have hit a wall, with Watt skipping OTAs and minicamp. Both sides are still motivated to strike a deal, but there have been rumblings that a blockbuster trade could be brewing.
Bears Projected to Move on From Once-Coveted Ryan Poles Addition

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

There was one point a few seasons back in which offensive lineman Ryan Bates seemed like one of the more coveted players by Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles. Now, Bates has been labeled a cut candidate. While a restricted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in Match of 2022, Bates caught Poles’s attention. The Bears submitted an offer sheet, but Buffalo immediately matched it, retaining him on a four-year, $17 million deal.
Bears Might Trade for Unsigned First Round DE Amid Contract Dispute

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Shemar Stewart, the Cincinnati Bengals' No. 17 overall pick in this year's draft, remains unsigned amid a contract dispute. He's attended meetings and has been studying the playbook, but he skipped mandatory minicamp because he hasn't yet signed the participation waiver. Stewart has several potential paths forward.
Vikings Trade Pitch Brings 23-Year-Old Eagles CB to Minnesota

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The Philadelphia Eagles currently have a bounty of young and talented defensive backs, and one — Eli Ricks — has been labeled a potential trade candidate. Having met with Minnesota at the NFL Combine in 2023, he could already be on the team’s radar, as he’s a long‑term boundary corner whose physical skill set aligns well with what defensive coordinator Brian Flores looks for in his defensive backs.