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Bears set preseason game vs. Dolphins, schedule joint practices with them, Bills in August - Chicago Sun-Times - New coach Ben Johnson has said repeatedly he wanted as much practice against other teams as he could get this summer.
Column: George Wendt’s ‘Super Fans’ character endures - Chicago Tribune - George Wendt adeptly played the role of a deluded Chicago sports fan who always believed in his teams, despite evidence to the contrary.
Here’s why Joe Thuney chose to sign a contract extension with the Chicago Bears - SI - Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney didn’t have to sign a contract extension to remain with the team beyond 2025. But he did. And here’s why.
Chicago Bears pass defense success rides on next Ryan Poles move - SI - More man-to-man coverage like the Bears will play requires better pass rush so it can work and the key will be getting a third edge who applies pressure.
Is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson a thinking man’s Mike Ditka? - SI - Analysis: Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney has four rings and has been in six Super Bowls, and paints a picture of Ben Johnson and staff in a very positive light.
Chicago Bears will take unique approach to 2025 training camp joint practices - SI - The Chicago Bears are taking a different approach to joint practices in training camp this year.
Bears to host Dolphins, Bills for joint practices - 670 - The Bears will conduct joint practices with the Dolphins and Bills at Halas Hall in August. The exact dates and times for those practices haven’t been announced, but they’ll take place in the days before the preseason games against them.
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Art Rooney II: Steelers will wait "a little while longer" for Aaron Rodgers - NBC Sports - Rodgers has not said if he will sign with the Steelers for the 2025 season.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears announce joint practices with Bills, Dolphins this summer - Windy City Gridiron - Joint practices have become the norm around the league during training camp and the Chicago Bears are upping the ante with two this summer.
The Definitive 2025 NFL Quarterback Rankings with Tiers - Windy City Gridiron - Let’s look at how the QBs stack up heading into this season
Caleb Williams puts his left foot forward - Windy City Gridiron - There has been a minor change in how Caleb Williams sets up for the snap.
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