Chicago Bears Central

🐻🔥 The Chicago Bears are 5-2, but one major part of Ben Johnson’s offense is suddenly trending in the WRONG direction.

Chicago averaged an incredible 196.3 rushing yards per game over its first four games.

Over the last three?

Just 98.3 per game.

And now Kyle Monangai will miss his FOURTH consecutive game as the Bears prepare for one of the NFL’s toughest defenses.

So how much of Chicago’s rushing decline is really about Monangai?

Has D’Andre Swift been asked to carry too much of the workload?

CHICAGO BEARS ACQUIRE JEFFERY SIMMONS! COULD JAYLON JOHNSON BE THE BIGGEST WINNER?!

The Chicago Bears have made a BLOCKBUSTER trade, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans!

But while everyone is talking about how Simmons improves Chicago's defensive line, could cornerback Jaylon Johnson actually benefit the most from this move?

JEFFERY SIMMONS CHANGES EVERYTHING!

The Bears have added one of the NFL's most disruptive interior defensive linemen.

We're discussing how Simmons' ability to collapse the pocket could improve Chicago's pass rush, force quarterbacks...

🐻🔥 RYAN POLES JUST MADE HIS BIGGEST WIN-NOW MOVE YET.

The Chicago Bears have acquired star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, sending two future first-round picks and additional draft capital to Tennessee in a blockbuster deal that could completely change Dennis Allen’s defense.

And Chicago might not be finished. 👀

Could Khalil Mack still be next?

On today’s Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down what Simmons brings to a Bears defense that has been dominant on third down but far too vulnerable on first and second down.

🔥 Why Jeffery Simmons could transform...

🐂🔥 JOSH GIDDEY TO THE PHOENIX SUNS?! CALEB WILSON GETTING MICHAEL JORDAN COMPARISONS?! BULLS VS CELTICS NBA CUP PREVIEW!

BULLS NATION, WE HAVE SOME MAJOR CONVERSATIONS TO GET INTO! 🚨🏀

Could Josh Giddey become a trade target for the Phoenix Suns? Are the Michael Jordan comparisons surrounding Caleb Wilson already getting out of hand? And can the Chicago Bulls avoid another embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics?

On today's episode of Chicago Bulls Central, host Haize breaks down three of the biggest storylines surrounding Chicago's young core and its future!

🚨 JOSH GIDDEY TO PHOENIX?!

🚨🐻 **BREAKING: THE CHICAGO BEARS HAVE TRADED FOR ALL-PRO DEFENSIVE TACKLE JEFFERY SIMMONS!**

Ryan Poles just made the aggressive move Bears fans have been waiting for.

Chicago is acquiring 29-year-old defensive tackle **Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans**, giving Dennis Allen one of the NFL’s premier interior defensive linemen for a Bears team already sitting at 5-2.

And Bears fans…

THIS changes the defense.

Simmons enters Chicago with:

🔥 4 sacks through seven...

🐻🔥 The Chicago Bears are 5-2, but Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson still have some BIG decisions to make.

Could one of last season’s biggest defensive surprises be coming BACK to Chicago?

Former Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright is frustrated with his role with the New York Jets after going from a five-interception breakout season in Chicago to zero defensive snaps through seven weeks in New York.

At the same time, the Bears are still waiting on one of their biggest offseason investments.

Chicago signed Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million contract, but Brya...

🚨🐻 The NFL trade deadline is heating up — and suddenly the pressure is on Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears.

Two players Chicago reportedly showed interest in are already off the board.

🔥 DeForest Buckner is headed to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

😳 Quenton Nelson is headed to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

There is no confirmation that Chicago made formal offers for either player, and Buckner reportedly preferred a return to San Francisco.

But the bigger question remains:

How many opportuni...

🐻🔥 The Chicago Bears are 5-2 — and suddenly they have some BIG decisions to make.

Has D’Marco Jackson played his way into a permanent role on Dennis Allen’s defense?

Jackson played EVERY defensive snap against New England, finishing with six tackles and a critical red-zone interception. His coverage numbers have been outstanding, including a 76.2 PFF coverage grade and a 27.1 passer rating allowed when targeted.

But there’s a catch.

🚨 Jackson’s 34.5 run-defense grade ranks at the bottom among qualifying linebackers.

So when T.J. Edwards returns, what should Chicago do?

S...

🐻🔥 The Chicago Bears are 5-2 — but somehow the road ahead is getting even tougher.

Chicago is sitting in second place in an NFC North that has quickly become one of the most competitive divisions in football.

Minnesota remains undefeated.

Detroit just picked up another major divisional win.

Green Bay is still alive.

And all three NFC wild-card spots are currently occupied by NFC North teams.

So are the Bears REALLY competing for the division title — or could Chicago win 10 or 11 games and still be fighting for a wild-card...

🐻🔥 THE CHICAGO BEARS ARE 5-2… BUT RYAN POLES AND BEN JOHNSON STILL HAVE WORK TO DO.

Could a familiar face help Chicago take the next step?

Reports indicate the Bears are expected to have interest in a potential reunion with Khalil Mack if the Los Angeles Chargers become willing to discuss a trade.

Nothing is imminent, and Los Angeles has not indicated that Mack is currently available.

But with Chicago looking like a legitimate NFC contender, should Ryan Poles make the call if that changes? 👀

And the trade deadline isn't the o...

The Chicago Bears have suffered a major setback after tight end Cole Kmet sustained a season-ending knee injury during Chicago's victory over the New England Patriots.

Head coach Ben Johnson has confirmed that Kmet will miss the remainder of the season, leaving a significant void in the Bears offense.

CAN ROOKIE SAM ROUSH STEP UP?

With Kmet sidelined, rookie tight end Sam Roush has an opportunity to take on a bigger role alongside Colston Loveland.

But is Roush ready for the responsibility?

Is Sam Roush ready for an expanded...

The Chicago Bears are 5-2 after defeating the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, but the biggest stories coming out of the win go far beyond the final score.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down three major developments that could shape the Bears offense and special teams moving forward.

🚨 COLE KMET INJURY

Cole Kmet suffered a right knee injury late in Thursday night’s win and had to be carted to the locker room. Ben Johnson said afterward that the injury did not look good, although the Bea...

🔥🐻 THE CHICAGO BEARS WIN AGAIN!

The Chicago Bears defeat the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, improve to 5-2, and deliver another huge primetime performance behind Caleb Williams and a BREAKOUT night from Luther Burden III.

🎯 CALEB WILLIAMS DELIVERS AGAIN.

Caleb finishes:

• 22-of-33 passing

• 308 yards

• 2 touchdowns

• ZERO interceptions

• 9.3 yards per attempt

After throwing for 305 yards against Atlanta, Caleb goes over 300 passing yards again and continues to show why Bears fans are getting increasingly excited about the direction of Chicago’s franchise quarterba...

🐻🔥 Is Caleb Williams beginning to make the leap Chicago Bears fans have waited decades to see?

Caleb has now joined Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson as the only quarterbacks cited in the episode research to reach 50 career passing touchdowns before throwing 15 interceptions — putting the Bears quarterback in extremely rare historical company.

And Caleb’s return against Atlanta wasn’t just flashy.

He completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards, finished at 83.3%, threw one touchdown with zero interceptions and posted a 111.2 passer rating. Even more impressive: he went 24-for-24 for 248 yards from a clean pocket.

But Haize...

Kevin Byard is coming back to Chicago — and Bears fans have a legitimate question for Ryan Poles.

After an outstanding 2025 season in which Byard led the NFL with seven interceptions, earned first-team All-Pro honors, helped Chicago win the NFC North and was named the Bears’ Defensive Player of the Year, Chicago allowed the veteran safety to leave in free agency. New England signed him to a one-year, $9 million deal, while the Bears committed three years and $40 million to Coby Bryant.

Bryant then suffered a serious knee injury in training camp and has yet to play a re...

How does Caleb Williams complete 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards, throw zero interceptions, go a PERFECT 24-for-24 from a clean pocket… and still receive only a 65.0 overall grade from PFF?

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the growing debate around Caleb Williams’ Week 6 performance, the Bears’ offensive-line concerns heading into Thursday Night Football, and a New England Patriots roster that is suddenly dealing with major injuries of its own.

Caleb finished the Atlanta game completing 83.3% of his passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, earning a 111.2 passer rating. PFF graded the perf...

The Chicago Bears are 4-2, but there is A LOT to unpack after their 31-23 win over Atlanta and before Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize starts with one of the wildest individual defensive performances we’ve seen from a Bears defensive back.

Kyler Gordon returned after missing the first five games and recorded THREE sacks, TWO forced fumbles and three tackles for loss in only 16 defensive snaps. Gordon tied the Bears’ single-game sack record for a defensive back and became only the second NFL de...

🚨 BREAKING CHICAGO BEARS NEWS! KYLER GORDON HAS BEEN ACTIVATED!

The Chicago Bears have activated cornerback Kyler Gordon, giving their defense a potentially important boost ahead of their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons!

Gordon's return could make a significant difference for Chicago's secondary, especially as the Bears look to bounce back from their disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers.

🐻 WHAT DOES KYLER GORDON'S RETURN MEAN FOR THE BEARS?

In today's Chicago Bears Central episode, we're discussing:

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After a disappointing 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears are looking to get back on track against the Atlanta Falcons!

But can Chicago respond, or will the team's struggles continue?

In today's Chicago Bears Central episode, we're breaking down the Bears vs. Falcons matchup, key players, offensive and defensive concerns, and what Chicago must improve to come away with a victory.

🔥 BIGGEST QUESTIONS HEADING INTO BEARS VS. FALCONS:

🏈 What adjustments must Ben Johnson make after Chicag...

Caleb Williams has finally addressed the reporting surrounding his hamstring injury, and the Chicago Bears quarterback did NOT hold back.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down Caleb’s comments after he described the injury as a serious hamstring tear and pushed back on previous reporting surrounding the severity of the injury.

Caleb missed three games, returned as a full participant in Thursday’s actual practice, and said he has been able to cut, plant, run and reach high speeds during his recovery. But his status for Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcon...

The Chicago Bears may finally be getting Caleb Williams back, but the injury report brings both major optimism and serious concern heading into Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down Chicago’s latest injury report after Caleb Williams was listed as an estimated full participant with his hamstring injury. Kyler Gordon was also listed as a full participant, while T.J. Edwards, Dayo Odeyingbo, Kyle Monangai and Keyshaun Elliott were all listed as non-participants. Pasted text

Caleb’s progress is encouraging, but it does not mean he has...

The Chicago Bears suddenly have major questions surrounding Montez Sweat, Ryan Poles and the future of their defensive line.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down Montez Sweat’s two-game suspension and why this could become much bigger than simply figuring out who replaces him against Atlanta and New England.

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But the contract implications are where this sto...

🚨 BREAKING CHICAGO BEARS NEWS: Montez Sweat has reportedly been suspended for the next TWO games for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.

That means the Bears will be without one of the most important players on their defensive front for Sunday’s road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the following Thursday against the New England Patriots.

On this breaking-news edition of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down what the Montez Sweat suspension means for a Bears defense already trying to recover from an ugly performance against Green Bay.

Sweat’s importance goes far...

The Chicago Bears have some uncomfortable questions to answer heading into their Week 6 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize starts with Jaylon Johnson and asks whether Chicago’s former All-Pro cornerback is simply going through a rough stretch or showing legitimate signs of decline.

Johnson posted a 42.7 overall PFF grade and 48.1 coverage grade in Week 5, while his 2027 cap hit is scheduled to reach roughly $25 million. Through Week 4, his overall grade ranked 91st among 103 qualified cornerbacks, while his coverage grade ranked 99th. Pasted text

That creates a re...

The Chicago Bears are 3-2 after a brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers, and the questions around Ben Johnson, the offense and Chicago’s place in the NFC North are getting much louder.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down whether Ben Johnson was outcoached after Chicago managed only 246 total yards, 81 rushing yards, 3.6 yards per play, seven points and FIVE giveaways in Green Bay. The Bears were also shut out in the second half after entering the game as the NFL’s top rushing team. Pasted text

The Bears entered the ma...

🚨 Could Khalil Mack really return to the Chicago Bears?

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the growing speculation surrounding a possible Khalil Mack reunion in Chicago as the NFL trade deadline gets closer.

According to The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones, multiple league sources believe Mack to Chicago could make sense if the Bears and Chargers continue on their current trajectories. That does NOT mean a trade is currently being negotiated, but the conversation is becoming harder to ignore. 👀🐻

The Bears are 3-1, their defense has played at a high level ov...

🚨 The Chicago Bears are 3-1, but there are still major questions Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles have to answer.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down why Chicago’s red-zone offense has become one of the biggest concerns heading into the matchup with the Green Bay Packers, and why this could be the perfect game to finally get it corrected.

The Bears just produced 492 total yards, 34 first downs, 89 offensive plays and nearly 43 minutes of possession against the New York Jets.

The problem?

Chicago scored only 23 points and finishe...

🐻🔥 Bears-Packers week just got a LOT more interesting.

The Chicago Bears opened the week with a concerning injury report. Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Darnell Wright were all listed as non-participants Wednesday. That doesn’t mean they’ll all miss Sunday, but it creates the first major test of the offensive depth Chicago has spent all season praising. Pasted text

The biggest concern may be the offensive line.

Thuney, Jackson and Wright have become central to Chicago’s physical identity, helping Ben Johnson build the NFL’s most productiv...

The Chicago Bears are 3-1, Ben Johnson is suddenly one of the betting favorites for NFL Coach of the Year, Dillon Thieneman is entering the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation, and the Green Bay Packers are heading into Bears week without two massive defensive pieces.

Ben Johnson is currently tied with Klint Kubiak at around +600 for Coach of the Year, with Todd Monken close behind. That rise makes sense when you consider what Chicago has already survived through four games. The Bears have won starts from Caleb Williams, Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent, and Johnson has...

The Chicago Bears are 3-1 and suddenly producing numbers that look like a legitimate NFC contender. But are these Bears actually this good, or are we still dealing with an early-season sample?

Through four games, Chicago owns the NFL’s No. 1 total offense at 429.0 yards per game, the No. 1 rushing attack at 196.3 yards per game, and ranks ninth in scoring at 28.0 points per game.

And the defense?

Chicago is allowing only 282.3 yards per game, third-best in football, while surrendering just 16.3 points per game, fourth-best in the NFL.

That’s complete-team production.

The Chicago Bears are 3-1, and Ben Johnson may have built something far nastier than just a modern passing offense. Chicago is becoming a team that can physically take the football away from you for entire stretches of a game.

Against the New York Jets, the Bears piled up 492 total yards, 232 rushing yards, 34 first downs, 89 offensive plays and 42:45 of possession while never punting once. Chicago’s 34 first downs were its most in a game since at least 1941, and the 42:45 time of possession was its highest in a non-overtime game since 1994. Then, after New York cut the lead to...

Did Dennis Allen finally unlock Dayo Odeyingbo, and could the Chicago Bears’ decision to bet on their own pass rush actually be paying off?

Through three games, Odeyingbo has already generated 11 pressures and two sacks, one more pressure than he produced across eight games last season. The biggest difference may be where Dennis Allen is using him. Dayo has already logged 48 interior snaps and 58 edge snaps, after spending the overwhelming majority of last season outside the tackle. Both of his 2026 sacks have come while rushing from the interior. Pasted text

That opens up a completely di...

The Chicago Bears are 2-1, national expectations are rising, and some major roster questions are already beginning to take shape.

First, Cole Kmet’s role has changed dramatically. Through three games, Colston Loveland has played 84.2% of Chicago’s offensive snaps, compared with 62% for Kmet, while Kmet has just two receptions for 35 yards and one touchdown and has gone without a catch in each of the last two games. That doesn’t mean Kmet has become a bad player — but it does raise a legitimate question about what his future looks like if Loveland has clearly become TE1. Pasted t...

The Chicago Bears are 2-1 and heading into a fascinating Week 4 matchup with the New York Jets — but this game may be decided as much by coaching and personnel usage as it is by talent.

First, Haize asks a question Bears fans are starting to ask louder:

Is Ben Johnson still underusing Luther Burden III?

Burden just posted his best game of the season against Philadelphia with seven catches, 61 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets, yet through three games he has played only about 63.8% of Chicago’s offensive snaps. Pasted text

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The Chicago Bears are 2-1 after dominating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football — but the biggest story may be what Chicago learned while Caleb Williams was sidelined.

Case Keenum delivered an incredibly efficient performance in his first NFL start since December 2023, completing 24-of-34 passes for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 110.8 passer rating, while also adding a rushing touchdown. Pasted text

But Haize asks a bigger question:

Did Case Keenum just show Caleb Williams the next step in Ben Johnson’s offense?

Keenum went 14-of-20 for 145 yards and...

THE CHICAGO BEARS JUST SHOCKED THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!

Playing without Caleb Williams, Chicago turned to veteran quarterback Case Keenum — and the Bears responded with their most complete performance of the season, beating Philadelphia 27-7 at Soldier Field to improve to 2-1.

Keenum delivered exactly what Ben Johnson needed from his veteran QB3, completing 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns and ZERO interceptions, then adding a fourth-quarter rushing touchdown to put the game away.

And Chicago’s defense absolutely showed up.

The Bears forced thre...

The Chicago Bears defense may be changing faster than anybody expected — and Monday Night Football against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles is about to show us which changes are real.

Dennis Allen’s defense looked much better in Week 2 after allowing just nine points, but Jalen Hurts presents a completely different challenge than Bryce Young or Carson Wentz. Through two games, Hurts has thrown for 467 yards and five touchdowns while adding 62 rushing yards, forcing Chicago to balance pressure with rush-lane discipline.

The biggest question: Can the Bears pressure Hurts without creating escape lanes that turn...

The Chicago Bears finally have more clarity on Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury — and the reported timeline is longer than many Bears fans hoped.

According to reports from Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, Williams suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury, with doctors believing the normal recovery window is approximately 3–4 weeks.

That means Caleb is expected to miss Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles and could potentially miss additional games against the:

🏈 New York Jets — Week 4

🧀 Green Bay Packers — Week 5

🔥 Atlanta Falcons — Week 6

Monday will mark the first game Williams has missed i...

The Chicago Bears head into Monday Night Football shorthanded — but are the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles really as unbeatable as their reputation suggests?

Philadelphia has won its first two games by a combined six points, beating Washington 24-22 before needing a late touchdown drive to escape Tennessee 24-20. That deserves respect — good teams know how to survive close games — but it also means the Eagles haven’t separated from anybody yet.

And Philadelphia enters Week 3 with several injuries worth monitoring. Dallas Goedert is dealing with an MCL sprain, DeVonta Smith missed Thursday practice with a hamstring issue, a...

The Chicago Bears are dealing with a growing injury list heading into Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles — and the secondary may suddenly be one of the biggest concerns on the roster.

Caleb Williams remains week-to-week with a hamstring injury, while backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol. But the injury questions extend well beyond quarterback.

Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is now week-to-week with a hamstring injury, Coby Bryant remains on injured reserve, and Chicago did not open Kyler Gordon’s 21-day return window despite him being eligible. When Ben Johnson was asked whether ther...