When the schedule was released, oddsmakers had the Bears favored in seven games this season but there has been a shift.

Johnson says he's focused on the details, and he's shown it on the field, in the film room and throughout training camp.

What do you do if a bear invades your campsite? Jason Nark shares a dangerously learned lesson after a close call at a campground, and tips to say safe. Plus, why Pa. beech trees are in trouble.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bears as Bears defender listed as 'emerging player' for the 2025 season.

The Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams are hopeful of making a big jump during the upcoming 2025 NFL season. After another year of disappointment in 2024, there is optimism about the Bears potentially being a playoff contender. Williams will play a huge role in Chicago's chances of making that jump.

Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson might be looking at the roster and think that it’s good enough to go to war with in September. They’ve fixed a lot of the issues on the roster this offseason, but they haven’t fixed everything. It should also be considered that both of them understand that there was no way to fix every issue in one offseason.

The Chicago Bears' defense flexed its muscles in a joint practice against the psychologically soft Miami Dolphins

Bleacher Report's Alex Kay has proposed a solution for Chicago, suggesting that the Bears swing a trade to acquire Kayvon Thibodeaux from the New York Giants. More specifically, Kay has Chicago sending third and fifth-round draft picks to the Giants in exchange for the youngster.