Brendan Sugrue

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Bears Wire

- Assistant editor for @thebearswire - Co-host for @BearDownChiPod - Saxophone player - Pronounced Sha-Grew

Articles

Bears 2025 schedule: Predicting prime-time matchups

3 days ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

It's officially NFL schedule release week, marking the final piece of the offseason puzzle before the regular season is set. The Chicago Bears and the other 31 NFL teams will officially get the 2025 schedule on Wednesday, May 14th at 7 p.m. CT. Though the opponents have been known for a few months, the order, dates, and times have yet to be determined, which can play a significant role in how a team performs during the season.
Bears rookies love the energy from Ben Johnson and his coaching staff

5 days ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

The excitement surrounding first-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been palpable among fans over the last few months. The energy he has brought has come through even during press conferences and interviews, which has many people hopeful of a quick turnaround up at Halas Hall. Now, the players are experiencing that same energy and excitement during practices.
Bears HC Ben Johnson confirms 1 defensive spot has open competition

5 days ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

It's only Day 1 of Chicago Bears rookie mini-camp, but head coach Ben Johnson is already opening up certain positions for open competition. Johnson spoke with the media on Friday following the team's first rookie practice and indicated that the starting strong-side linebacker spot (SAM) is up for grabs among the veterans and rookies alike. "We certainly have an open competition," Johnson said when asked about the position.
Bears HC Ben Johnson confirms 1 defensive spot has open competition

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brendan Sugrue

It's only Day 1 of Chicago Bears rookie mini-camp, but head coach Ben Johnson is already opening up certain positions for open competition. Johnson spoke with the media on Friday following the team's first rookie practice and indicated that the starting strong-side linebacker spot (SAM) is up for grabs among the veterans and rookies alike. "We certainly have an open competition," Johnson said when asked about the position.
Bears sign 5 rookies including TE Colston Loveland

6 days ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

The Chicago Bears wasted no time in getting down to business when the rookies arrived for mini camp on Thursday. The team announced they have signed five members of the 2025 draft class to their rookie contracts, including first-round tight end Colston Loveland. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Loveland's contract is worth $26.64 million with a $16.10 million signing bonus. Loveland, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, shined as a receiving threat for the Michigan Wolverines.
Bears sign 5 rookies including TE Colston Loveland

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brendan Sugrue

The Chicago Bears wasted no time in getting down to business when the rookies arrived for mini camp on Thursday. The team announced they have signed five members of the 2025 draft class to their rookie contracts, including first-round tight end Colston Loveland. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Loveland's contract is worth $26.64 million with a $16.10 million signing bonus. Loveland, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, shined as a receiving threat for the Michigan Wolverines.
Bears assign jersey numbers for 2025 draft class

6 days ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

The Chicago Bears' 2025 draftees are one step closer to donning their new uniforms now that they're part of the NFL. The Bears selected eight total players throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, four of whom were picked within the first two rounds. Tight end Colston Loveland was the team's first-round pick, while the Bears selected three players in the second round: wide receiver Luther Burden, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, and defensive tackle Shemar Turner.
Bears vs. Commanders among NFL's most anticipated matchups of 2025

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

The 2025 NFL schedule release is only a few days away, which will provide the final puzzle piece ahead of the upcoming season. For the Chicago Bears, a number of intriguing matchups await them this fall, including a game against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. But if there is one Bears game the rest of the league is looking forward to seeing, it's against a different NFC East team—one that provided the worst moment Bears fans have experienced in quite a while.
Bears vs. Commanders among NFL's most anticipated matchups of 2025

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brendan Sugrue

The 2025 NFL schedule release is only a few days away, which will provide the final puzzle piece ahead of the upcoming season. For the Chicago Bears, a number of intriguing matchups await them this fall, including a game against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. But if there is one Bears game the rest of the league is looking forward to seeing, it's against a different NFC East team—one that provided the worst moment Bears fans have experienced in quite a while.
Our grades for the Bears' 2025 rookie draft class

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Alyssa Barbieri |Brendan Sugrue |Mike Pendleton |Vincent Parise

The Chicago Bears welcomed eight new rookies to the roster during the 2025 NFL draft, which included a pair of playmakers in tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III with their first two selections. Chicago also shored up the trenches with the second-round selections of offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and defensive tackle Shemar Turner.