Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

DARK SECRETS: 2 | Rare Historical Photos

It looks like Lucas Patrick will start at RG again, and Bears fans aren’t happy

It looks like Lucas Patrick will get the start at right guard over Teven Jenkins, and Bears fans aren't pleased.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears notebook: Khalil Herbert ready for bigger role

With David Montgomery day to day with an ankle injury, the second-year running back could start against the Giants on Sunday. “What I’ve got to do, I’m gonna do,” he said. “I’m definitely ready for it.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears RB David Montgomery misses practice

The Bears first said that Montgomery had both a knee and ankle injury, and repeated as much on the injury report Wednesday. Eberflus said Monday that the concern was with his ankle, not his knee.

Chicago Sun-Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Bears’ victory against Texans is footnote to QB Justin Fields’ struggles, not the other way around

Having a franchise quarterback matters more than anything in the NFL, and the single greatest priority for the Bears this season is to determine whether Fields is that guy. It doesn’t look promising at the moment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Roquan Smith makes his best pitch in Bears’ win over Texans

After a relatively slow start in 2022 following a training camp contract “hold-in,” Smith had a breakout game Sunday — 16 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fourth-quarter interception that paved the way for victory. “[From] here on out you can expect some big things.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears won’t pass on plan to get Justin Fields more throws

Fields threw just 11 passes against the Packers because the Bears’ running game was working so well. But in a developmental stage, a potential franchise quarterback needs more work than that. “You need balance,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “We’d like to be 50/50 in a game.”

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: What’s not to like about Matt Eberflus’ Bears debut?

It’s too early to celebrate the dawn of a new era, but even skeptics have to admit that Eberflus’ season-opening upset was notable for two things: there was no fluke factor, and there were minimal red flags.

Chicago Sun-Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Bears notebook: Teven Jenkins ready for his final audition at right guard

The 2021 second-round draft pick, demoted to backup right tackle earlier in training camp, is on the verge of finding a new home just nine days after he switched positions. “[I’m] a lot more comfortable than when I started,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson defends play — and playing time

Two days after defensive coordinator Alan Williams said he couldn’t say for sure whether he could trust any of his cornerbacks, Jaylon Johnson defended his work.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teven Jenkins, Larry Borom remain with first-team offense during Bears’ final training camp practice

For the second straight practice, Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom lined up at right guard and right tackle with the Bears' first-team offense.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Teven Jenkins stays with starters after ‘good first outing’

Perhaps more surprisingly: Larry Borom played right tackle with the first-teamers on Saturday instead of Riley Reiff.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Teven Jenkins has opportunity to crack starting lineup at right guard

It wasn't long ago that people were writing off Bears OL Teven Jenkins. Now, Jenkins now has an opportunity to earn a starting job at RG.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears rookie Teven Jenkins misses 6th-straight practice

Coach Matt Eberflus repeated his stance that Jenkins was day-to-day, saying merely that he will “be back when he’s back.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: The pads are finally coming on in training camp!

The Bears will conduct their first padded practice on Tuesday, which means the fun can really begin.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Pace-era holdovers have plenty to prove

Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins — the Bears’ top draft pick in 2021 — was a foundation piece under previous general manager Ryan Pace. But he’s already on shaky ground entering the first training camp under Ryan Poles after being demoted in OTAs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears RT Teven Jenkins saw reps with second-team offense during final OTA practice

Bears RT Teven Jenkins saw reps with the second-team offense while rookie Braxton Jones worked with the starters at LT on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eddie Jackson among notable absences for Bears voluntary minicamp

While most of the Bears offense was at voluntary minicamp, there were some notable absences on defense. But Matt Eberflus isn't concerned.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bear Necessities: George McCaskey evaluates Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus so far

Bears Chairman George McCaskey likes what he's seen so far from the new regime.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Polian: Justin Fields isn’t a blue-chipper yet, but ‘give him a chance to grow’

Bill Polian knows the expectations put on Fields. He doesn’t think they’re fair.

Chicago Sun-Times

Substance over style: New coach Matt Eberflus could be perfect for Bears

Eberflus laid out his plan Monday. It wasn’t thrilling, but it was sensible.

Chicago Tribune

Dan Wiederer: An open letter to new Bears coach Matt Eberflus. Welcome! Now understand the colossal challenge you just accepted.

CHICAGO — Dear Coach Eberflus,

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Chicago

15,528 stories

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.