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Why safety still lurks as Chicago Bears issue and who’s available - SI - The Bears have plenty of safety help on the roster but questions about their two starters could be driving factors if they dip into the dwindling free agent pool.
Marcedes Lewis makes eye-opening comparison between Caleb Williams and a QB legend - SI - Marcedes Lewis only spent two seasons with the Chicago Bears, but that was apparently enough for him to see a bright future for quarterback Caleb Williams.
Why Ben Johnson likes joint practice plans with Bills and Dolphins - SI - The joint practice schedule for the Bears at training camp seems much less dangerous than what some teams have had in the past but still have the capability of being volatile.
Ranking which Chicago Bears are most likely to breakout in 2025 season - SI - The Chicago Bears are expected to bounce back in a big way following a disappointing 2024 campaign, and a handful of players are likely to lead the charge.
Around the NFL: New Bears Assistants, Trade Rumors, More - BN - A smattering of news, notes, and rumors from around the NFL as we wrap up May.
Bears QB Caleb Williams’ confidence can carry him through a tumultuous offseason - Chicago Sun-Times - It will take more than a 5-12 season, two midseason firings and an offseason tempest to kill Caleb Williams’ confidence.
Chicago Bears OTAs: Ozzy Trapilo’s case for left tackle job - Chicago Tribune - Rookie Ozzy Trapilo and second-year pro Kiran Amegadjie appear to be duking it out for the left tackle job, at least until incumbent starter Braxton Jones returns from his ankle injury.
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Mark Murphy's final day as Packers team president will be July 25 - NBC Sports - Mark Murphy now knows his last day.
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Sando: My favorite offseason move by every NFL team - The Athletic - The Bengals kept their key players happy, while the Raiders could double their win total from 2024 after adding Pete Carroll and Geno Smith.
Chiefs have a June 30 deadline to accept Kansas stadium offer - NBC Sports - The clock is ticking on a potential Chiefs move from one Kansas City to the other.
Report: C.J. Stroud not throwing because of a pectoral issue - NBC Sports - Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is missing reps.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears' George Burman elected to the Indiana Football Hall of Fame - Windy City Gridiron - George Burman may have only seen the field for one season with the Chicago Bears (14 games and three starts in 1964), but his impact on the NFL is still felt today. He appeared in 77 more games in...
2024 Rearview Mirror: Kevin Byard Free Agent Signing - Windy City Gridiron - In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point.
Each NFC North Team’s Most Improved (And Most Concerning) Position - Windy City Gridiron - Following a year where three of the four teams in the NFC North made the playoffs, the division has once again reshaped itself this offseason. We’ll dive into some of the moves made, and more moves that need to be made before Week 1.
Nick Foles trade results: Bears and Jaguars 2020 swap was a dud - Windy City Gridiron - It’s been five years since the Bears traded for Nick Foles. How did Chicago and the Jaguars fare with the deal?
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