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Rome Odunze focused on big Year 2 leap after making these 2025 offseason changes - SI - Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is preparing himself for a breakout campaign in 2025.
Chicago Bears fail again in court of public opinion even after changes - SI - Despite Ben Johnson’s hiring, upgrading in many areas, and with Caleb Williams now in Year 2, the Bears can’t gain momentum among analysts for one major reason.
Ranking NFL’s most likely worst-to-first teams for 2025 season - ESPN - Since 2002, 25 NFL teams have gone from worst to first in their division in a single season. Who will shock us in 2025?
New Bears Offensive Linemen Grade Among PFF’s Best in 2025 - BN - The new-look Bears offensive line has earned a good amount of praise from the analytically inclined folks at PFF.
What storylines are meaningful from Bears’ offseason work? - 670 - On Spiegel & Holmes Show, longtime football writer Mark Potash shared his thoughts on what storylines from the Bears’ offseason work are the most meaningful and also weighed in on what doesn’t matter as much.
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Jaire Alexander release makes Packers’ salary cap situation in 2026 much clearer - Acme Packing Company - For better or worse, this weekend’s decision frees up significant financial flexibility for the next two years.
Jaire Alexander will be released by Packers, per report - Acme Packing Company - The Packers’ cornerback saga has taken an unexpectedly final turn with the release of Jaire Alexander.
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Report: Aaron Rodgers was third choice for Steelers, after Matthew Stafford and Justin Fields - NBC Sports - Steelers’ new QB was Plan C.
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