The Bear’s Den, May 28, 2025

OTA’s continue at Halas Hall, while drama around the league ensues with hold-outs

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Bears move to Arlington Heights would require complicated approvals – Chicago Tribune – The proposed move would require an extensive review by local school districts, a park district, and even, potentially, the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District.

Chicago Bears: Defense has ‘a lot of work’ ahead – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears made some key additions along the defensive line over the offseason. A change in attitude under coach Ben Johnson is in store.

What Chicago Bears are getting in DE Dayo Odeyingbo: ‘This dude wants to be remembered’ – The Athletic – The Bears signed Odeyingbo, the former Colt, in free agency. Learn about what drives him, his football journey and what drew him to Chicago

Natural fix Ben Johnson’s offense could provide for Caleb Williams – SI – In an appearance on WSCR AM-670, NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell described some of the Bears QB’s problems and saw a few as easily correctable by current coaches.

Ben Johnson’s first Bears roster loaded with comeback stories – SI – It’s not just a team trying to bounce back from another bad season with a new coach but one loaded with individuals trying to come back from poor or off seasons.

Chicago Bears rookie dubbed 2025 fantasy football sleeper whose stock will rise – SI – The Chicago Bears have several quality rookies to choose from in your 2025 fantasy football drafts, but one first-year player was dubbed a sleeper on the rise.

Caleb Williams’ To-Do List Reportedly Includes Improving Body Language – BN – The Chicago Bears are apparently working with Caleb Williams on improving his body language.

Chicago Bears OTAs: 2 Video Highlights Worth Sharing – BN – Check out these Bears practice clips featuring Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and DJ Moore.

Bears want OTA practices to hum, even as Caleb Williams stays mum – Chicago Sun-Times – At some point during the offseason, coach Ben Johnson said, almost every Bears player has walked into a coordinator’s office — or his — and said he wanted to be coached with intensity.

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Terry Bradshaw calls Steelers potentially signing Aaron Rodgers “a joke” – NBC Sports – Hall of Fame QB believes Steelers failed Kenny Pickett.

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In 2025, the pressure will be on Tua Tagovailoa – NBC Sports – On one level, there’s no pressure on Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

To start faster, Ja’Marr Chase questions whether Bengals starters should play in preseason – NBC Sports – The Bengals have struggled with slow starts in recent years.

Haason Reddick skips first Buccaneers’ OTA – NBC Sports – After a 2024 season marred by an extended holdout following a trade from the Eagles to the Jets, defensive end Haason Reddick joined the Buccaneers as a free agent.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

2026 NFL Draft: Top 50 prospects on Infante’s big board – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his current top 50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Examining the Long-Term Outlook of the Chicago Bears Offensive Line – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears offensive line is greatly improved, but how stable is it for the future?

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