OTA’s are done for now, the rookies will be back at OTA’s starting June 9
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Chicago Bears receive another primetime game for 2025 preseason – 670 – While they won’t be playing in the annual Hall of Fame Game this time around, the Chicago Bears will still be appointment viewing in the 2025 preseason.
Chicago Bears roster ranked middle of the pack for 2025 NFL season – SI – The Chicago Bears will enter the 2025 NFL season with high expectations, but a new ranking of every roster in the league suggests cautious optimism.
Ben Johnson aiming for no ‘skipped steps’ with Caleb Williams – SI – Analysis: GM Ryan Poles called out his old staff for skipping steps with QB Caleb Williams last year but so far it’s obvious very little goes unchecked by Ben Johnson.
Bears QB Caleb Williams receives huge endorsement from Pro Football Focus – SI – Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has a big believer in analytics powerhouse Pro Football Focus ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Caleb Williams reboot? ESPN expert raves about Chicago Bears’ offensive facelift – SI – A revered NFL pundit believes with head coach Ben Johnson calling plays, the Bears’ offense will look a whole lot different—and likely a whole lot better.
Nick Chubb and the Bears? ESPN Insider Sees Chicago as Possible Fit – BN – The latest on Nick Chubb Watch has one NFL insider connecting some dots that suggest the Bears could be a fit.
Bears coaches are holding players to a higher standard – 670 – On the Rahimi & Harris Show, Herb Howard of The Bigs shared what has stood out to him at Bears practice during OTAs. What about this new Bears coaching staff is different from the previous regime?
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Jayden Reed, Case Keenum, Bears, Lions, Packers – NFLTradeRumors.co – Caleb Williams has been around the team facility a lot this offseason to build rapport with the new coaching staff and HC Ben Johnson.
Bears OTA takeaways: Why Ben Johnson worked with Caleb Williams on body language – The Athletic – Our observations from Halas Hall include rookie Ozzy Trapilo protecting Williams’ blindside as he alternates with Kiran Amegadjie.
Chicago Bears, Gov. JB Pritzker hire consultants for stadium talks – Chicago Tribune
– Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $100,000 in taxpayer funds for an outside legal consultant to advise the state in discussions with the Chicago Bears.
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Colts set for joint practices with Packers, Ravens – NBC Sports – The Colts are set for joint practices with a couple of teams this summer.
“Exceptionally high demand” crashes NFL’s London ticketing system – NBC Sports – Ticketmaster pauses sales in an effort to combat bots.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Ryan Bates trade results: Looking back on the 2024 deal between the Bears and Bills – Windy City Gridiron – In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point.
Khalil Mack, Cole Kmet, and the trade results that changed the Bears – Windy City Gridiron – Looking back at the 2018 trade for Khalil Mack, that netted Chicago a great pass rusher and one of the top tight ends in the NFL.
Chicago Bears Open Thread Question of the Day: Who leads the Bears in sacks in 2025? – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears didn’t have a player crack 6 sacks in 2024. Will someone top that this season?
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