Brendan Sugrue

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Bears Wire

- Assistant editor for @thebearswire - Saxophone player - St. Ambrose alum - Pronounced Sha-Grew

Articles

10 players to watch at Bears 2025 minicamp

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

The next section of the 2025 offseason is here for the Chicago Bears: mandatory minicamp. After holding two weeks of organized team activities (OTAs) in May, the Bears are back at Halas Hall this week for a stretch of practices that should include the entire team in attendance. It's another step for a team that is looking to establish a new identity under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.
Bears still weighing options with Darnell Wright on the offensive line

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

From the moment the Chicago Bears drafted offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, he has been the team's stalwart at right tackle. The massive protector has started 33 games for the Bears over the last two seasons, anchoring the right side of the line while dealing with constant shuffling beside him at right guard. As Wright prepares to enter Year 3, though, could he also be shuffled along the offensive line?
Bears QB competition: Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent battling for backup spot

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

Don't look now, but a quarterback competition appears to be taking place at Halas Hall. It just doesn't involve Caleb Williams. The Chicago Bears have a pair of veteran quarterbacks behind him in Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, and both players are in the running to earn the backup spot, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
Bears QB Caleb Williams sounds off on pre-draft report

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

Caleb Williams has broken his silence on the pre-draft report. The Chicago Bears quarterback addressed the media for the first time since ESPN's Seth Wickersham's excerpt was released that detailed Williams' initial hesitancy to play for the organization prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams addressed the report head-on, making a statement before any questions were asked.
Bears players are already taking notice of Ben Johnson's intensity

2 weeks ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

For the last four months, Ben Johnson has been all smiles since being hired as the Chicago Bears' newest head coach in January. The 39-year-old has a commanding presence at the podium and has discussed his excitement for getting things started throughout a variety of interviews and press conferences. Don't be fooled, though. Behind his smile is an intense individual who demands excellence on the football field, and players and media alike saw it firsthand on Wednesday.
Bears game-by-game, record predictions for 2025 season

2 weeks ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri |Brendan Sugrue |Mike Pendleton |Vincent Parise

The Chicago Bears unveiled their 2025 schedule last week, which features a difficult slate for a team looking to make massive strides this year under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. In addition to facing their NFC North foes twice, the Bears will play the NFC East and AFC North next season, which includes home games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, as well as away games against the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles.
5 things to watch during Chicago Bears OTAs

2 weeks ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

Another key milestone of the NFL offseason is upon us as the Chicago Bears are set to begin their voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) beginning on Tuesday. Rookies and veterans alike will head to Halas Hall for a number of practices that will span three weeks. Practices will take place May 20–22, 27-30 and June 9-11. Because the Bears have a new head coach, they were able to hold a voluntary minicamp in April with veteran players.
Bears to sign OL Joe Thuney to 2-year contract extension

2 weeks ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

The Chicago Bears are making sure they don't lose their recently acquired All-Pro guard to free agency next offseason. The Bears and guard Joe Thuney have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to his agent Mike McCartneyNFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the deal is worth $17.5 million per year, and Thuney will make $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million full guaranteed at signing.
Bears to sign OL Joe Thuney to 2-year contract extension

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brendan Sugrue

The Chicago Bears are making sure they don't lose their recently acquired All-Pro guard to free agency next offseason. The Bears and guard Joe Thuney have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to his agent Mike McCartneyThe move effectively keeps the Bears' new interior trio of Thuney, center Drew Dalman, and guard Jonah Jackson together for the next couple of seasons.
Bears hiring Ben Johnson is even bigger after Caleb Williams' initial concerns

2 weeks ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Brendan Sugrue

• Caleb Williams almost tried to avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears due to concerns about the coaching staff, according to a new book excerpt. • Williams' concerns were validated when the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron mid-season. • While the success of the Johnson hire remains to be seen, it demonstrates the Bears' commitment to building a winning team and supporting their quarterback.