Gervon Dexter

Montez Sweat hasn't had a sack since Oct. 27. The Pro Bowl pass rusher was eerily quiet in Sunday's game against Green Bay. Even so, he's the key to beating the Minnesota Vikings this week. Here's why.

Bears DT Andrew Billings will have surgery on his injured pectoral muscle. That likely means a big opportunity for second-year defensive tackle Zacch Pickens. Here's how Pickens is preparing for the moment.

The Bears had no answers against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday, losing 29-9 in the team’s first loss at Arizona since 1998. Here’s what you need to know.

The Chicago Bears are 4-2 after six weeks and have a bye in Week 7. With a break in game action, Shaw Local Bears beat reporter Sean Hammond and sports enterprise reporter Michal Dwojak hand out their midseason position grades.

Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is second among NFL defensive tackles with four sacks through the first five games. Here's more on Dexter, plus some of the other numbers and figures that stood out for the Bears in Week 5.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters Monday at Halas Hall a day after the Bears had their best performance of the season in a 36-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Here are three of the most interesting things Eberflus said Monday

The Chicago Bears offense had its best game of the season and the defense forced three turnovers to trounce the Carolina Panthers, 36-10, on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Here are the five big takeaways from Sunday’s win on the lakefront.

The Bears defense forced another three turnovers in Sunday's win over the Panthers. Yes, the Panthers are bad, but Sunday's dominant defensive effort showed a group that is finding its stride midseason.

The Chicago Bears and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams dominated the Carolina Panthers in a commanding 36-10 win on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Here’s what you need to know.

Caleb Williams and the Bears return to action on Sunday at Soldier Field. Stay here all game long for live updates.

Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against against the Carolina Panthers. He and wide receiver DeAndre Carter, who was also listed as questionable, are dealing with bruised ribs.

Chicago Bears starting left guard Teven Jenkins returned to practice Thursday. Jenkins was limited Thursday after not practicing Wednesday because of bruised ribs that he suffered in Sunday’s win against the Los Angeles Rams.

Caleb Williams and the Bears return to action Sunday with a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Stay here all game long for live updates.

Montez Sweat doesn't yet have a sack in 2024, but he's not too worried about it. The underlying metrics and the game film show that he's still disrupting opposing quarterbacks, even if his teammates are the ones finishing with sacks.

Caleb Williams will make his NFL debut on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch heading into Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee Titans.

The Bears released their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday after cutting more than 30 players over the past few days. Here's a look at the 2024 Bears roster.

The Bears must cut their roster down to 53 players by 3 p.m. Tuesday. So who makes the cut? Here's Shaw Local's projected roster for the 2024 Bears.

One day after trading for defensive end Darrell Taylor, the Bears continued to add to their defensive line Saturday. The team traded for defensive tackle Chris Williams in a pick swap with the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.

Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has a secret weapon that few fans are talking about. During training camp, he keeps batting down passes. “I’ve actively gotten better,” Dexter said.

Montez Sweat has heavy expectations on his shoulder this season. Do the Bears need to find another defensive end to help him? Plus, there was a scuffle during practice Tuesday at Halas Hall. Here's the latest from Bears training camp.

Caleb Williams will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Here are the top storylines to watch heading into preseason game No. 3.

Caleb Williams is expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo. Here are the top storylines to watch during this week's game.

Safeties Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker are already hard at work building their chemistry on the back end. During day two of practice, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson picked off Caleb Williams during a two-minute drill.

Down time at the hotel during the spring helped Caleb Williams and Keenan Allen get to know the Bears' playbook. They're hoping it will help them hit the ground running at training camp. The Bears held their first practice on Saturday.

Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens saw limited action during his rookie season in 2023. With Gervon Dexter moving to the starting lineup, Pickens could be in line to see more snaps this season.

OTAs and minicamp wrapped up earlier this month. So what did fans learn about the Bears defense? Here are a few takeaways from the spring.

This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. Second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter appears poised to move into the starting lineup in 2024. Here's what he can prove.

The Bears have three days of mandatory minicamp coming up this week. Here are four questions the team hopes to answer.

The Bears defense has most of its starting lineup returning in 2024. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington likes what he has seen so far during OTAs. Here's the latest from Halas Hall.

Former Illinois defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr. expected to be selected in April's NFL Draft. Once that didn't happen, he found the next best thing, signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.

The draft is in the books, but the roster is never complete. What are the Bears' biggest needs post-draft? Here's a breakdown.

Following the NFL draft, the Bears' 2024 roster is nearly complete. Here's a look at the Bears' depth chart after an eventful draft weekend.

The Bears have only four total picks in the 2024 draft, but general manager Ryan Poles isn't worried about quantity. “I feel really good where we’re at,” Poles said. Here's what else he said Tuesday at Halas Hall.

The busiest part of NFL free agency is over. So what positions remain areas of need for the Bears? Here's a look at an updated evaluation of the roster.

The Bears added a bunch of new faces in free agency last week. They also traded away starting quarterback Justin Fields. So where does this roster stand now? Here's a look at the projected 2024 depth chart.

NFL free agency is underway this week. On Tuesday, former Bears receiver Darnell Mooney agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s the latest free agency news.

Among 32 NFL teams, the Bears have the sixth-most money to spend in free agency this year. So how might they spend it? Here are a few suggestions.

The Bears defense was among the worst against the run in 2022. Thanks to some key additions over the offseason, they evolved into the league's best against the run in just one year. Here's a look back at the 2023 season for the Bears' defensive tackles.

The Bears saw eight of their 10 draft picks play in 12 games or more in 2023. Here's a look at how the 2023 rookie class fared last season, with grades for each player.

The Bears have a momentous offseason ahead of them. Here's a look at where the roster stands now. Here's who is under contract for 2024 and who is set to become a free agent.

The Bears have a chance to avenge their Week 1 loss to the Packers. They believe they have improved "tremendously" since the beginning of the season. They want to win this game, not only because it's against their chief rival, but also to show how far they've come.

The Bears defense forced four interceptions on Sunday in a win over the Atlanta Falcons. The defense Matt Eberflus envisioned has come together as of late. Sunday was just the latest example.

Things worked out perfectly for the Bears over the weekend with regards to earning the No. 1 overall draft pick. Here's where things stand heading into the final two weeks of the season.

Bears rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has half a sack in each of the past two games. Dexter believes all his repetition is starting to pay off. “I feel a lot more comfortable,” Dexter said.

Here are the five big takeaways from another gut-wrenching loss by the Bears. The defense played so well, for so long, only to let things slip away at the end. The Bears offense could barely score from the 1-yard line, which was symbolic on a tough afternoon.

The Bears couldn’t hold a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and Justin Fields’ Hail Mary attempt to Darnell Mooney popped free for the game-ending interception in a 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know:

Justin Fields against a top defense. A chance to get back into the playoff hunt. Welcome to the Bears biggest game since 2020, Marc Silverman writes.

The Bears have five games remaining in the 2023 season. Here are five rookies to watch with an eye toward the future over the final five games.

The Bears blew a 12-point lead and it wasn't even one of the top three blown leads of the Matt Eberflus era. Quarterback Justin Fields looked like the runner Bears fans saw in 2022. Here's what stood out in Week 11.

The NFL trade deadline on Oct. 31 is less than a week away. Bears GM Ryan Poles was very active at the deadline a year ago. Who on the Bears roster might be trade candidates? Here's a look at five names worth considering.