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The Bears Have Arrived: Caleb Williams & Co. Emerge As A Top Super Bowl Contender

Caleb Williams, Jeffery Simmons and the Bears proved they're "a force to be reckoned with" by whipping the Super Bowl champs in Seattle.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

The Bears Have Arrived: Caleb Williams & Co. Emerge As A Top Super Bowl Contender

Acquiring Jeffery Simmons like 'Christmas morning' for the Chicago Bears

The trade that sent Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans to the Chicago Bears told the All-Pro defensive tackle everything he needed to know about his new home

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense

Now it’s Chicago’s turn to face Seattle’s Dark Side

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Reinstated from suspension The NFL reinstated Sweat after he served a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Impact The defensive end is set to return to practice in Week 8 and should play in the team's Monday Night Football showdown against the Seahawks. Sweat has logged seven tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, over his five regular-season appearances so far in 2026.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet sidelined by season-ending knee injury, testing tight end depth for the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears like their group of tight ends, and the position plays a major role in coach Ben Johnson’s offense

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

NFL Trade Deadline: Who Are 10 Of The Top Players That Could Be Available?

Who could be on the move ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline? Here are 10 of the best possible names.

OCTOBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Trade Deadline: Who Are 10 Of The Top Players That Could Be Available?

Bears and Falcons lean on run games but have endured stressful starts to the season at quarterback

The Chicago Bears' matchup against the Atlanta Falcons is a meeting of teams that have faced turnover at quarterback this season

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Chicago Bears working through questions at quarterback and defensive line

The Chicago Bears are navigating a tricky situation with their quarterbacks while working through a murky picture along their defensive line

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Why Did The NFL Suspend Bears Defender Montez Sweat For 2 Games?

The NFL has reportedly suspended Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat for two games.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Why Did The NFL Suspend Bears Defender Montez Sweat For 2 Games?

Bears struggling defense takes a big hit amid Montez Sweat punishment from NFL | Sporting News This is a brutal blow for the Bears' defense, which was already struggling.

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Handed two-game ban The NFL announced Tuesday that Sweat has been suspended two games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Barring a successful appeal, Sweat will sit out games Sunday in Atlanta and in Week 7 versus the Patriots. The 30-year-old edge rusher has notched a pair of sacks among his seven tackles through the Bears' first five games of the season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Montez Sweat Speaks to True Value of Darnell Wright's Bears Extension Chicago's top pass rusher should know what they have in their right tackle better than anyone and he's seeing money well spent.

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Rome Odunze, Montez Sweat discuss Bears' speed on both sides of ball | Press Conference Wide receiver Rome Odunze and defensive lineman Montez Sweat address the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list

A knee injury to running back Kyle Monangai spoiled a practice for the Chicago Bears when starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo returned from a devastating knee injury suffered in last...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Sweat (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Sweat had not practiced since early August due to an unknown minor issue. The starting defensive end was afforded time to get his body right and is now set to suit up. The Bears' second preseason contest is against the Bengals next Saturday, and Sweat will likely open the game with the first-team defense for at least a few snaps of live football.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Give Injury Updates on Kyler Gordon, Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat After Preseason Week 1 Bears coach Ben Johnson had a less than ideal update on Kyler Gordon but offered up some good news on Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat.

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns on 2 scoring drives in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears

Deshaun Watson led Cleveland on two scoring drives in the first half of the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, and Shedeur Sanders tossed an ugly interception in the fourth q...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss four to six months after knee surgery

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss four to six months after he had surgery on his injured left knee

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Power Ranking the Chicago Bears' Projected Defensive Starters by Importance Montez Sweat is undoubtedly one of the Bears' best players on the defensive side of the ball. Is he their most important defensive starter,...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Bears' Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat Expected to Miss Time But Avoided Serious Injuries Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones are both expected to miss time, but the good news is they don't have anything s...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

I'm Surprised By Where Montez Sweat Ranks On PFF's List of the NFL's Best Pass Rushers Montez Sweat makes Pro Football Focus' list of the NFL's best edge rushers. But does the Chicago Bears standout's ranking make sense to you?

AUGUST 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ben Johnson Loves His Tough Practices But Are There Limitations? A handful of Bears came away from a physically tough Thursday practice, including Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat, but players say they see v...

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Exits practice with injury Sweat (undisclosed) left Thursday's training camp session early due to injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sweat headed into the Bears' facility with a trainer but walked on his own as he exited the field. There is no confirmed injury or prognosis for the starting defensive end yet, so it is unclear whether he will need to miss any time. If Sweat needs a period of absence to recover, Jeremiah Martin and Austin Booker will likely see increased reps with the first-team defense.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

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