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New Bears Signing Is Already Paying Off for Chicago

2 days ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

If you’re something different with the Chicago Bears this season, you’re in luck. Coming off a 5-12 season, the Bears brought in a lot of new talent with head coach Ben Johnson, dishing out a total of $92.5 million in free agency and another $35 million for Joe Thuney’s contract extension after a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. It led to a lot of headlines in the Windy City heading into 2025.
Bears Rookie Is Most Likely to Disappoint in 2025 Season

3 days ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

The Chicago Bears added plenty of new faces at Halas Hall this offseason, and most of it was an attempt to revive their offense. Head coach Ben Johnson was the first to walk through the doors, and it led to several additions to make life easier for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. One move was to add a dynamic playmaker that could become a weapon in Johnson’s offense.
Bears 2024 Addition Now on the Trade Block After OTAs

3 days ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

The Chicago Bears have added a lot of new pieces this offseason but the biggest area of improvement was along the offensive line. General manager Ryan Poles did his best to protect Caleb Williams after he was sacked 68 times during his rookie season, swinging trades with the Kansas City Chiefs for Joe Thuney and the Los Angeles Rams for Jonah Jackson. Adding two veteran guards was necessary, but it may not have been needed if some of their previous moves panned out.
Former Bears Free Agent Bust Still Unemployed Ahead of Training Camp

4 days ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

The Chicago Bears’ offense will look a little different this year under new head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson was the architect of the Detroit Lions' offense that led the NFL in scoring a year ago. But he also placed an emphasis on the tight end position that made Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson into stars. Johnson has already done his best to revamp the tight end room, adding first-round pick Colston Loveland to a room that already included Cole Kmet.
Bears Forced to Consider Breakup With Playmaker After OTAs

5 days ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

The Chicago Bears could be parting ways with a playmaker after the team's OTA workouts. The Chicago Bears are hoping to get more out of their offense next season. Chicago fired the defensive-minded Matt Eberflus midway through last season’s 5-12 campaign and replaced him with Ben Johnson in January.
Bulls Make Head-Scratching Front Office Decision Ahead of the NBA Draft

1 week ago | dawindycity.com | Eli Gregorski

The Chicago Bulls are poised to enter the second half of the decade under the same unremarkable staff. The Chicago Bulls have spent the past five seasons in NBA mediocrity. Under executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and head coach Billy Donovan, Chicago has made just one playoff appearance with a combined regular-season record of 195-205.
Bears Star Somehow Still Impressing Chicago This Offseason

1 week ago | dawindycity.com | Nick Halden

It appears pundits were a year too early picking the Chicago Bears as the underdog media darlings of the 2024 season. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams hit understandable bumps in the road, and it was clear that the team was still a year away. Needed changes were made, and it appears that now is the time to buy into the Bears' future.
Bears Veteran Hurt Himself With OTAs Absence

1 week ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

The Chicago Bears are entering a new era with head coach Ben Johnson, and they have a lot of work to do. The OTA workouts and minicamp were largely dedicated to cleaning up some of the factors that led to the Bears’ 5-12 record a season ago, and being on the field has gone a long way toward helping players win the trust of the new coaching staff. While most players were present and locked in to begin Johnson’s tenure, there were a few who couldn’t get on the field due to injury.
Bears Draft Pick Already Being Overshadowed by Fellow Rookie

1 week ago | dawindycity.com | Richard Louis

The Chicago Bears have some time off before returning for training camp next month. They were able to make some great additions in free agency and the NFL draft, and the recent organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp helped the Bears get a better sense of their outlook. There are plenty of new faces in the Windy City after Chicago drafted eight players and signed 10 undrafted free agents this spring.
Bears Veteran Likely Just Attended His Last OTAs With Chicago

1 week ago | dawindycity.com | Devon Platana

There's a good chance this playmaker won't be back in the Windy City next offseason. The Windy City is a little quieter these days now that the Chicago Bears have put organized team activities (OTAs) and their mandatory minicamp behind them. First-year head coach Ben Johnson and his staff's attention is officially on this year's training camp, which will be held at Halas Hall beginning on July 23.