The Bear’s Den, July 1, 2025

Bears training camp begins later this month… hope at the end of the endless offseason

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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One lingering question for every NFL team as the league’s summer break begins – The Athletic – How will the Chiefs respond in 2025? When will Jalen Ramsey be traded? That and many more questions our writers ponder before training camp.

On SI All-NFC North: Caleb Williams third among QBs and looking to learn – The All-NFC North team chosen by On SI divisional writers sees experience at quarterback as the most critical factor.

Bears Should Keep Tabs On Market After New Steelers-Dolphins Trade – BN – Keeping tabs on potential fallout and Bears impact after that big Steelers-Dolphins trade.

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Steelers to pay most of Jalen Ramsey’s 2025 salary – NBC Sports – The Dolphins traded Ramsey to the Steelers on Monday.

Eagles first-rounder Jihaad Campbell: No preference on position, just want to play football – NBC Sports – Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said earlier this month that first-round pick Jihaad Campbell will begin practicing with the team in August when he’s cleared to return from shoulder surgery and he also offered a preview of where Campbell will fit into the team’s defense.

Raheem Mostert blasts Dolphins’ treatment of Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith – NBC Sports – The Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers today, and a former Dolphin says that trade reflects how Miami isn’t a place that appreciates top talent.

Report: Deshaun Watson was involved in the quarterbacks room this offseason – NBC Sports – Deshaun Watson watched the Browns’ four-way quarterback battle while doing his rehab work this offseason.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #2 WR DJ Moore – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears star wide receiver needs to show that he’s an elite WR1 that will respond to hard coaching.

Bears Question of the Day: Which Super Bowl XLI Player Was Underrated? – Windy City Gridiron – Looking back at the last Super Bowl appearance for Chicago from a different angle.

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