
Training Camp starts next week, are the Bears ready? Did you get tickets?
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Bears test waters on fan appetite for amenities, exorbitant prices at potential new stadium – Chicago Sun-Times – The organization sent out a survey this week covering everything from parking to membership fees as it eyes an indoor stadium in Arlington Heights for the 2028 season.
Luther Burden: Where does Chicago Bears rookie best fit in? – Chicago Tribune – Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson believes an offense can’t have too many weapons. The question is how Luther Burden III mixes in with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.
Zah Frazier: Chicago Bears rookie has tools to compete at CB – Chicago Tribune – Chicago Bears rookie Zah Frazier has the length GM Ryan Poles looks for in a cornerback. Here’s what the fifth-round pick out of UTSA needs to prove during training camp.

KNOW THINE ENEMY
Adrian Peterson signs for celebrity boxing match with guy he fought over poker game – NBC Sports – Last month, a weird story emerged that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson got into a fist fight over a poker game.
POLISH SAUSAGE
It could be too late for the unsigned second-round picks to take a stand – NBC Sports
– NFLPA should organize coordinated approach to maximizing round two guarantees.
Quinshon Judkins faces charge of misdemeanor domestic battery – NBC Sports – Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on Saturday.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears 2025 Offseason Superlatives: Best Move – Windy City Gridiron – We kick off our final Chicago Bears round table before training camp starts!
What’s the best Chicago-style food to pair up with the Da Bears? – Windy City Gridiron – Chicago Deep Dish and Tavern Pizzas. Italian Beef. Chicago Style Hot Dog. These are classics to eat while watching the beloved – which tastes best on gameday?
Bears fans expect DJ Moore to be their 2025 target leader – Windy City Gridiron – A few days ago, we voted for the Chicago Bears player we thought would lead the team in targets in 2025, and most of our fans see a three-peat coming for DJ Moore.
Chicago Bears: Projecting the Top 3 Defensive Training Camp Battles – Windy City Gridiron – Following the drastic changes on the coaching staff, Bears fans should expect a new-look defense. Although most starting jobs are taken, there are plenty of roles yet to be carved out. We’ll dive deeper into the three most intriguing defensive camp battles.
Open Thread: Which media outlet does the best job of covering the Bears? – Windy City Gridiron – In today’s open thread, we look to talk about the people who talk about other people for a living.
Is Ryan Poles a Bad Day 3 Talent Evaluator? – Windy City Gridiron – Debating about sports is fun!
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