Bears Wire

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.

6 days ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

The Chicago Bears are loaded at the wide receiver position with veterans D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze, along with rookie Luther Burden III. But that hasn't stopped some speculation about a potential trade for one of the best wideouts in the league. There's been plenty of discussion about the Miami Dolphins trading away receiver Tyreek Hill -- with Dolphins GM Chris Grier not ruling it out back in April.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

• Former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum expressed doubts about Williams's future with the Bears, citing concerns about his fundamentals. • The Bears have invested heavily in supporting Williams this offseason, including hiring a new head coach and improving the offensive line. There's been plenty of discourse surrounding Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after just one NFL season.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

• Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is relying on the experience of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. • Allen's experience as a defensive play caller and head coach will be invaluable to Johnson in his first year. • Allen's impact on the Bears' defense, which features Pro Bowl talent and rising stars, is anticipated to be significant.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

The Chicago Bears are wrapping up the second week of OTAs at Halas Hall, where there's been plenty of notable observations and highlights with first-year head coach Ben Johnson leading the show. We've gotten some brief glimpses of quarterback Caleb Williams and recievers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze during these voluntary workouts from the media in attendance. But we've also received some official highlights -- more like clips -- from this second week of practice.