With the retirement of Frank Ragnow, the NFC power equation shifts yet again
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Why backup QB Case Keenum might become Bears’ secret weapon – Chicago Sun-Times – Keenum will help starter Caleb Williams’ education, which continues at mandatory minicamp this week.
Case Keenum: Chicago Bears QB a resource for Caleb Williams – Chicago Tribune – Case Keenum thought his NFL career might be over at age 37. Then the Chicago Bears called.
Ben Johnson went through a humbling time, and it led to his meteoric NFL rise – The Athletic – Six years after he was out of work in the NFL, Johnson is the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Ranking the NFC North offensive lines: Can the Chicago Bears leap to the top? – SI – The Detroit Lions fielded the most dominant offensive line in their division in 2024, but two key pieces of that unit will not return in 2025.
Will Jauqan Brisker be a Chicago Bear after 2025? – 247 Sports – With Kyler Gordon and Joe Thuney getting extensions this offseason, there is another big piece to the Bears that needs an extension: safety Jaquan Brisker.
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Could huge Lions loss flip the NFC North toward Chicago Bears? – SI – With Frank Ragnow’s sudden retirement, Detroit’s offensive line looks nothing like it did in the past and suddenly anything looks possible in the division for the Bears.
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Eagles’ Saquon Barkley is Madden NFL 26 cover athlete – Chicago Sun-Times – Barkley’s sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year’s Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear.
Saquon Barkley lands Madden 26 cover – NBC Sports – Barkley’s famous backwards hurdle over a Jaguars defender will be featured on this year’s edition of the video game.
49ers announce trade for Bryce Huff – NBC Sports – Eagles move on from 2024 free-agent signing.
Sam Darnold throws two interceptions in 7-on-7 session before media – NBC Sports – In March, the Seahawks made a calculated decision to trade quarterback Geno Smith and to sign quarterback Sam Darnold
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Detroit Lions dealt a blow as Frank Ragnow retires, opens up NFC North – Windy City Gridiron – Surprising news today as Frank Ragnow announces his retirement.
Potential breakout candidates for 2026 NFL Draft – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst shares some of his top breakout candidates for the 2026 NFL Draft class.
The Chicago Bears have two of the top 32 offensive tackles in the NFL – Windy City Gridiron – Just as they were a season ago, the Chicago Bears are one of a handful of teams that are set to have two of the top 32 offensive tackles in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus. Left tackle…
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