OTA’s are underway, and today’s practice is open to the media at Halas Hall
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Chicago Bears, guard Joe Thuney agree to a 2-year extension – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears have ensured that left guard Joe Thuney will be a part of the future and not an expensive one-year rental.
Chicago Bears: Who does what in the NFL organization – Chicago Triubne – The 2025 season will be one of great transition for the Chicago Bears. So who does what exactly at Halas Hall? Here’s a look at many of the notable names.
The questions OTAs can answer for Chicago Bears at quarterback – SI – Caleb Williams and the other Bears passers can set an ideal tone for the start of training camp through their non-padded work at OTAs and here’s how.
Why the Chicago Bears need a Caleb Williams OTAs press conference – SI – There are plenty of unanswered questions about last year’s Bears in the Seth Wickersham book revelations but there is also precedent for Williams not talking to media at OTAs.
Questions on offensive line OTAs can answer for Chicago Bears – SI – Ben Johnson has said the Bears offensive linemen are not winning jobs without pads on but they definitely can set themselves up for this and here’s what they can answer at OTAs.
Joe Thuney, Bears reach 2-year contract extension – 670 – Veteran guard Joe Thuney and the Bears have agreed to a two-year contract extension, his agent said Tuesday morning. The Bears acquired Thuney from the Chiefs in a trade in March.
Arlington Heights mayor taps the brakes on Da Bears – NBC Sports – The Bears have possibly put the cart before the stadium.
Chicago Bears: Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘I’ve done my part’ – Chicago Tribune – Asked whether he would be open to any deal allowing the Chicago Bears to break their Soldier Field lease, Mayor Brandon Johnson said “it hasn’t come up.”
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Netflix’s Brett Favre documentary shows a star drowning in scandal – Chicago Sun-Times
– “Untold: The Fall of Favre” dissects the star quarterback’s journey from Super Bowl champion to disgraced NFL legend.
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Shemar Stewart remains on sideline due to contract dispute – NBC Sports – Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and on the sidelines during the club’s on-field work.
In honor of the legendary George Wendt, here is every time Norm Peterson walks into Cheers pic.twitter.com/5qkPUNgFRU
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) May 20, 2025
Zac Taylor has no update on Trey Hendrickson, but has spoken with him – NBC Sports – Last week, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson showed up in street clothes for Cincinnati’s voluntary workout and told reporters that things had become “personal” in his contract dispute.
Roger Goodell: NFL playing 16 regular-season international games a year is “very near” – NBC Sports – “I do see 16 regular season games, and I do think that will happen in the very near future,” Goodell said. “Within five years probably.”
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Where Caleb Williams Ranks On PFF’s Top QBs List – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears Quarterback ranked lower than many might expect.
Infante: Evaluating my 2025 NFL Draft accuracy – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst compares his 2025 NFL Draft accuracy to one of the best analysts in the business.
WCG Poll Of the Day: What’s your Chicago Bears record prediction? – Windy City Gridiron – We wrap up our Bears 2025 schedule roundtable series with a poll of the day.
Bears sign Joe Thuney to two-year, $35 million extension – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears lock up arguably their biggest impending free agent.
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