CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

DT Gervon Dexter is in the final year of his contract with the Chicago Bears. Does the sudden emergence of rookie Jordan van den Berg make Dexter expendable? Jordan Schultz reports that there are "multiple scenarios" where a trade could be made. Is it time for the Bears to shop Dexter to fill other needs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Chicago Bears plan for their final joint practice and preseason game, the defense did not get off to the start they wanted on Tuesday. Veterans Jaylon Johnson and Grady Jarrett helped steady the ship as they rallied the team in a huddle to get them back on track. We discuss that leadership moment as part of our best and worst from the day that also included an injury to Darnell Wright. Later, we discuss the possibility of a Gervon Dexter trade following the emergence of Jordan van den Berg. And the Bears revealed their rivalry jerseys. But how...

The Chicago Bears have essentially one week, 2 practices, and a preseason game on Saturday to make their final determinations for the 53-man roster. With cutdown day looming, who should the Bears keep or cut? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we discuss a big week for the Chicago Bears on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Williams and most of the Chicago Bears starting group got the surprise start in the second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was just one drive but resulted in 3 points for the offense. Things didn’t go well for the Bears from that point on, however, as the Bengals took down the Bears 27-9. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns as they recap the CHGO Bears Postgame Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are one day away from playing preseason game number 2 as we are just 3 weeks away from the kick off to the regular season! Ben Johnson spotlighted Special Teams as a point of emphasis during yesterday's joint practice at the Bengals practice facilities but what postion groups will the coaching staff dial in on as we start getting closer to roster cut downs. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we look back at yesterday's action and look ahead to tomorrow's on the CHGO Bears Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr...

Brick x Brick is BACK and that means football season is officially back!! Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah return to their roles on the podcast to bring their analysis, passion and rare insights that you can only get from 2 of the best to put on the Bears uniform! With that being said, the Chicago Bears are deep into Training Camp and looking ahead to their 2nd preseason game after a joint practice earlier this morning in Cincy, Lance and Jerry talk about the process for players this time of year, how to protect yourself while being ready for Week 1 and...

The Chicago Bears visited the Cincinnati Bengals for a joint practice Thursday morning. It was a battle of two of the league’s best offenses and they didn’t disappoint. Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns join from Cincinnati with their impressions of the practice, including an interception from Dillon Thieneman for the second-straight day. After practice, we heard from Caleb Williams and TJ Edwards on the challenges the Bengals presented. Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. are joined by Hoge and Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

The Chicago Bears are just a day away from their joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen spoke with the media prior to today’s practice about his expectations for the practice and preseason game. We run through our best and worst from practice including an interception from 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman. Later, we talk with WGN’s Kevin Powell and get his thoughts on the mysterious Kyler Gordon situation. How has Dennis Allen adjusted to his absence? Join Mark Carman and Patrick Norton on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

Ben Johnson continues to keep his foot pressed to the gas with physical practices at Chicago Bears Training Camp. Things got chippy today with Logan Jones and Jayden Loving getting into a skirmish. Is this Johnson’s way of preparing the team for their upcoming joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals? We run through or best and worst from the day that also included several injury updates. Plus, what is going on with Kyler Gordon, and can we expect to see him anytime soon? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Si...

The Chicago Bears seem to be still in search of a pass rush. Free Agent Defensive End, Marcus Davenport has agreed to terms to join the Bears and reunite with Dennis Allen who he played his best football of his career with in New Orleans. After an impressive showing from the rotational pieces on Saturday's first preseason game and now the addition to Davenport, are the Bears trending in the right direction to solve their pass rush problems? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we discuss all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! An...

Coming of the Chicago Bears preseason opening win, the team got even more good news with the announcement that Left Tackle Ozzy Trapilo was being activated from the PUP list. But that optimism quickly turned to concern after Kyle Monangai had to leave practice with a knee injury. What’s our level of concern? Join Adam Hoge, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent got the start in the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and had an up-and-down day in his one half of action. Bagent threw for 169 yards and a TD but also threw an interception. Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and makes it known that he wasn't satisfied with his play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyson Bagent joins the show following the Chicago Bears win in preseason game #1 against the Cleveland Browns! Bagent played the first half and threw a TD to go along with a pick before giving way to Case Keenum in the second half. Keenum took care of business from there, connecting with Salvon Ahmed on a long TD before Brittain Brown got a receiving TD of his own. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. featuring appearances from Tyson Bagent and Patrick Norton reporting live from Soldier Field on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...

Dillon Thieneman enters the NFL with heightened expectations after being selected in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft. But now, Thieneman could face extra pressure with Safety Coby Bryant expected to miss 4-6 months following knee surgery. Should we be concerned over his slow start at Training Camp. Or is this typical rookie growing pains? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears brass Kevin Warren and George McCaskey met with the media at Halas Hall on Thursday and provided updates on the team's progress on finalizing the location of the next stadium. Warren repeatedly mention Hammond as the team's focus but is the door still cracked open for an eleventh hour offer from Arlington Heights? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a loaded day at Halas Hall on Thursday, where Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced it would be Tyson Bagent starting Saturday's preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns with the expectations being that he'll play about a half. Caleb Williams will not play in the game ad Johnson limits his preseason reps. Kevin Warren and George McCaskey addressed the progress on a new Bears stadium with the recurring theme being that the team is focused on the Hammond site. Two separate or connected Hammond options are officially in play. How close are the Bears to the goal...

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson hopes to have his starting LEft Tackle decision soon, but is anyone running away with the job? Braxton Jones is dealing with a minor injury. Jedrick Wills has dealt with injury concerns throughout his career. And Kiran Amegadjie and Theo Benedet appear to be on the outside looking in. Will someone claim the role or will it be decided by process of elimination? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was the biggest day of Chicago Bears Training Camp so far! It started with GM Ryan Poles revealing on Hoge and Jahns that it is possible Left Tackle Ozzy Trapilo could make a return to practice during camp after previously tearing his patellar tendon in the playoffs. The news wasn’t all good however. Ben Johnson announced that Safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 4-6 months after injuring his knee last week. How does the team reinforce their secondary without a key cog? Later, the team scrimmaged against each other. Who came out on top? Join Adam Hoge, Ma...

The Chicago Bears have 10 practices under their belt as we have reached week 3 of Training Camp. This week will feature a Halas Hall Scrimmage to start the week and the Bears first preseason game of the year to end the week. But with injuries mounting should Ben Johnson continue to turn up the HEAT as he did in last years Training Camp? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we discuss all we preview a big week for your Chicago Bears on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports ...

The Chicago Bears have suffered a rash of injuries over the past week, most notably to Coby Bryant, Braxton Jones, Luther Burden and Montez Sweat. Is it time for Ben Johnson to tone down the intensity of his practices, or is this the only way to get the team prepared for the season? The CHGO Bears Podcast debates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears battled the elements and moved their practice indoors Sunday afternoon. The good: rookies Jordan van deb Berg and Malik Muhammad got first-team reps at practice. The bad: rookie WR Zavion Thomas left practice with an injury. Plus, how did the Bears handle first-team reps at Left Tackle with Braxton Jones on the mend? And we hear similarities between Ben Johnson and Sean Payton from Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Ben Johnson continues to dial up the physicality at Training Camp as the Bears get set for a team scrimmage next week and joint practices/preseason games to follow. With that, has come a slew of injuries. Including today where Luther Burden and Tyrique Stevenson got tangled up which resulted in both not being able to finish practice. Safety Cam Lewis was also carted off as well. Ben Johnson joined the Hoge And Jahns Podcast this morning and addressed his approach to getting ready for the season. We’ll play that along with bringing you all the updates from another pa...

The newest Chicago Bears Tight End Sam Roush joins the CHGO Bears Podcast for a 1-on-1 interview where he shares his journey to the NFL, an amazing Ben Johnson offseason story and how Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet have taken on a mentorship role in helping form the deepest Tight End room in the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears had the pads on once again for Practice #8 of Training Camp and with the day off tomorrow, Ben Johnson turned up the notch on Caleb Williams and the offense in what was the longest practice of the year so far. But with that came a laundry list of injuries. We’ll sort out everything from camp PLUS, Rookie Bears Tight End, Sam Roush JOINS the show! Join Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman, and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Under-the-radar players are beginning to emerge at Chicago Bears Training Camp. Is Kaden Davis someone that fans need to keep their eyes on? We go through our best and worst from today’s practice, including a solid bounce-back from the offense in 7-on-7’s. Later, we discuss the progress of several rookies so far in camp. Is the learning process a bit slower than we would have hoped? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

The Chicago Bears offense has been the star of the show early on in camp. And yesterday loomed large with the injury to star Safety, Coby Bryant that will sideline him for 8-10 weeks. Today, the defense fought back in the 2nd day of pads giving the offense all they could handle while creating a few turnovers, some violent hits in live action and some impressive sideline-to-sideline speed. Specifically, from newly acquired linebacker, Devin Bush who was all over the field today making plays. He along with Dennis Allen and others spoke to the media today at Halas Hall. We’ll...

The Chicago Bears have lofty goals on the offensive side of the football and much of that is because of their talented 2nd year class in the Ben Johnson Era led by Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. After rave reviews coming into camp last week, both players shined in the first few days of practice. Are both guys ready to breakout onto the national spotlight? We'll talk about that and all things training camp with Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian on the CHGO Bears Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp...

The Chicago Bears spent big on prized Free Agent Safety, Coby Bryant, this offseason after deciding to let Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker move on to other teams. Now, minutes into the 2nd week of practice, Coby Bryant sustained an apparent left leg/knee injury during individual drills this morning at Halas Hall. Coby was carted off the field and no update has been provided yet. We’ll fill you in on what we saw, along with other observations from an ominous day at Training Camp. Join Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr for all that an...

Chicago Bears Training Camp practice was heavily affected by the weather Saturday morning. Originally scheduled as an open practice, the team moved indoors with fans having to be sent home. It was a big special teams day with the team later moving back outside to work on kicking and fielding. Following practice, star corner Jaylon Johnson spoke of the upcoming season being a "contract year" for him despite being under contract for 2027 as well. Is it a make-or-break season for Jaylon? Plus, how has rookie Zavion Thomas adapted to Ben Johnson’s offense? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Adam Jahns an...

Ben Johnson spoke to the media before practice about his frustrations with the 2 minute drill execution last season and how they can improve. Well, Caleb Williams delivered to end practice with a nice two minute drill resulting in an impressive touchdown. We’ll tell you who it went to and fill you in on everything that happened in Practice number 3 at Halas Hall with Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze raised red flags when he referred to last season's foot injury as his "new normal." Speaking at the podium at Halas Hall on Thursday, Odunze quieted concerns about the injury and clarified what he meant by them. The CHGO Bears Podcast reacts to the comments that are sure to comfort Bears fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears offense dominated the defense in Training Camp practice on Thursday. Caleb Williams was clean with the football and DBs struggled to stay with the WRs. Has the offense finally cleared a years-long hurdle of being beaten by the defense? Later, Rome Odunze clarifies his “new normal” comments from earlier in the offseason. Why should we be relieved with what he had to say? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Adam Jahns and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Chicago Bears Training Camp practices have officially begun! Caleb Williams isn't just rocking a new look, but is doing so 10-15 pounds slimmer. We go through our best and worst of the day, including Safety Coby Bryant taking on a leadership role in Year 1 with the team. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen is up for the challenge of instructing a revamped defense. Does it come down to coaching to repeat as the league-leaders in takeaways? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz...

The Chicago Bears begin Training Camp with GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson kicking things off with a press conference on Tuesday. An excited Ben Johnson had a simple message for key CB Kyler Gordon as he battles soft tissue injuries: "Get healthy." Plus, is Right Tackle Darnell Wright being considered for a contract extension? Is there a deadline to get a deal done? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

The Chicago Bears are following one of their most exciting years in team history following 7 dramatic come-from-behind wins and a historic comeback vs the Packers in the playoffs. Now, as we are less than one week away from the start of Training Camp, have the Bears positioned themselves as a favorite to win the NFC? Joining the show from Fox 32, is Devan Kaney to bring a fresh perspective being new to the Bears beat coming from Philadelphia. Plus, with Patrick Kane returning to Chicago, we are asking who is the Bears equivalent to that news? What Chicago Bear did you...

On today's CHGO Bears Podcast we dive back into the Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers rivalry with Mike Heller, host of ‘I Love Mondays’ in Wisconsin. Is splitting the season series with the rival good enough? Or is it sweep the Packers or bust? Later, we look at ESPN’s playoff probabilities in the NFC North. Have we reached a new level of disrespect? Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Hoge brings the latest on the Chicago Bears next stadium, where the tema has made a move...to fire some of their Illinois lobbyists. What does it mean for Arlington Heights, and does it really make a difference with what will ultimately happen? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Hoge is back from vacation! Chicago Bears players and fans alike learned a lot from last year’s Training Camp under Ben Johnson. What can we expect from Year 2 under his regime? Later, we get an update on jobs that were removed by the Bears in their Illinois stadium search. Aaron Rodgers reconciled with his family. We discuss the major steps to reach that point between the two parties. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Cairo Santos has statistically been one of the most accurate kickers in Chicago Bears history. Is he the TOP role player on the Chicago Bears? We'll go over a short list of some of who could be the key contributors for the 2026 Chicago Bears from roles that aren't talked about as much. Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian for all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com...

The Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson are just one week away from Training Camp at Halas Hall. Caleb Williams is entering Year 3 of his career but Year 2 in the system. Can Caleb make a BIG TIME jump in 2026? On the defensive side of the ball there have been many changes to the secondary but can they duplicate the same turnover production as the 2025 unit? All that and more with Greg Braggs Jr and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp...