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The Bears are expected to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, per multiple reports
The Chicago Bears reportedly called the Pittsburgh Steelers to see if head coach Mike Tomlin might be available through a trade. The Steelers quickly shot the idea down. Here's what we know.
Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was a finalist for the Tennessee Titans general manager job. The Titans, however, appear poised to hire Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi. That could mean Ryan Poles keeps his right-hand man at a pivotal time.
The Chicago Bears have already interviewed more than a dozen head coach candidates. Who should be brought back for second interviews? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest names on the list
The Bears have cast their net far and wide. Which of the offensive coordinators on their list would make the best head coach? Here's a look at four prominent ones.
Both Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn spoke Wednesday at the Lions' practice facility outside Detroit. Here's what they had to say about their head coach interviews last week.
Are the Bears taking too long? Are they casting too wide of a net? The Bears' coaching search likely has a long way to go.
The Titans interviewed Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their open GM job. Here's what that could mean for the Bears.
Has Teven Jenkins played his final game with the Bears? The former second-round draft pick said he's mentally preparing to hit free agency in March. Injuries limited Jenkins once again in 2024.
Ben Johnson is among the hottest head coaching candidates. But who is he and how does he potentially fit with the Bears? Here's what Bears fans should know about Johnson.
Excuse me if I’m not waiving a Bears flag thinking everything is going to be okay after this endeavor, Marc Silverman writes
The Bears began their coaching search Wednesday by interviewing former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Here's why Vrabel could be a good fit in Chicago.
Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the list of candidates who the Bears have requested for head coach interviews. Plus, they discuss Ryan Poles' end-of-season news conference
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with reporters at Halas Hall on Tuesday a couple days after his team ended a disappointing season. Here are five of the most interesting things he said Tuesday.
Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles aren’t just hiring a coach. They’re trying to reverse nearly 15 years of history. Bears fans have every right to be skeptical.
The Bears have reportedly requested an interview with Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. Here's why Bears fans should take this situation seriously
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams learned a lot during his rookie season. On Monday at Halas Hall, Williams shared those lessons and what he's looking forward to in the coming year.
Nobody knows what's wrong with the Bears more than the coach who just tried to fix this mess. Here's how interim head coach Thomas Brown says he would go about rebuilding the Bears.
The Bears have already interviewed at least a dozen candidates for their head coaching job. Here's the latest on the team's coaching search.
The Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers for the first time since 2018. Here are the five big takeaways after a dramatic finish Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Bears kicked Cairo Santos knocked in a game-winning field goal as time expired Sunday to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-22 at Lambeau Field. Here’s what you need to know.
The NFL's Week 18 wraps up on Sunday. The Bears' coaching search can begin in earnest on Monday. Here's what that looks like for Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren.
The Bears ruled out offensive lineman Teven Jenkins ahead of Sunday's game against Green Bay. Jenkins is in the final year of his contract. Has he played his last game as a member of the Bears?
Only one Bears player earned a Pro Bowl spot for the 2024 season. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson will appear in his second Pro Bowl
Is general manager Ryan Poles the right man to fix the Bears? Here are the best and worst moves that Poles has made during his tenure as Bears GM.
The Bears will play their final home game on Thursday at Soldier Field. Will the home crowd show up for this one? Will Thomas Brown's team? Here are the top five storylines to watch ahead of Bears vs. Seahawks.
The Detroit Lions dominated the Bears from start to finish on Sunday. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss Sunday’s game and look ahead to a Thursday matchup against the Seattle Seahawks
The Bears are out of answers. Rookie Rome Odunze said the Bears "all carry that burden" of a nine-game losing streak. Inside another demoralized Bears locker room following a third-consecutive blowout loss.
The Bears were blown out again, this time by the Detroit Lions. Caleb Williams played well, but it didn't change the outcome. Jameson Williams had a big day for Detroit, while Bears left tackle Braxton Jones left on a cart. Here are the five big takeaways from Sunday.
The Chicago Bears return to action Sunday against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Stay here all game long for live updates.
The Bears will take their second crack at the vaunted Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are the top storylines to watch in Sunday's game.
In 105 years of Chicago Bears football, Ryan Poles is the architect of the two longest losing streaks and it took him just three seasons
The Bears return to action Monday against the Minnesota Vikings. Stay here all game long for live updates.
The first game without Matt Eberflus made it painfully apparent that the Bears roster is not a deep one. How much of that is Ryan Poles' fault?
Caleb Williams made it clear on Thursday that he still believes general manager Ryan Poles is the right man to fix the Chicago Bears. Here's why.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker has missed eight games with a concussion. Interim head coach Thomas Brown said he's "not sure" if Brisker will return this season.
Could Caleb Williams set the NFL sack record? Will he reach 20 touchdown passes? Will he ever throw another interception? Here are the numbers that stand out for Williams heading into the final four games.
The Chicago Bears return to action on Sunday in their first game with Thomas Brown as interim head coach. Stay here all game long for live updates.
Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles have five weeks to begin building their head coach wish list. Here’s a lengthy list of potential candidates who the Chicago Bears could consider interviewing.
It’s time for the Bears to put their money where their mouth is. No cutting corners with the process or with expenses, Marc Silverman writes
Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren and GM Ryan Poles will look for the team's next head coach "in tandem," but Poles will be the "point person" during this process. So what will that actually look like? Here's what we know so far.
At this point, the wins and losses probably don't matter for the Bears. Instead, Bears fans should be watching some of the team's young stars during the final five games. Here are four young players to watch with an eye toward 2025.
When the Bears became the laughing stock of the NFL on Thanksgiving Day, team president Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles had no choice but to make a change. Time had run out on the Matt Eberflus era.
The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday. Here are some of the top coaching candidates general manager Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren should interview for the job.
The Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus after another baffling loss on Thanksgiving Day. Eberflus becomes the first Bears coach ever fired during a season.
Matt Eberflus isn’t a good head coach. You know it. I know it. Hopefully Ryan Poles now knows it, Marc Silverman writes
Dysfunction is back at Halas Hall like a seasonal Chicago snowstorm, Marc Silverman writes
Thomas Brown brings a new energy to the Bears offense. But will that be enough to fix the woes that have plagued Caleb Williams and the Bears? Here's what Brown had to say Wednesday at Halas Hall.
The Bears cut offensive lineman Nate Davis on Wednesday, a day after firing their offensive coordinator. Davis was the team's highest-paid offensive lineman, but the Bears benched him in September.
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron following Sunday's 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Matt Eberflus' hand-picked offensive coordinator lasted only nine games into the 2024 season.