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The Bears added a playmaker on offense in trading for WR Chase Claypool. Get to know the newest Bear:

The Bears are looking to build on an impressive offensive performance when they face the Dolphins in Week 9. Who wins on Sunday?

The former Bears linebacker was in a class with Shaquille Leonard, who flourished in Matt Eberflus’ defense. But Leonard was responsible for 30 takeaways in four seasons. Smith had two in eight games. “We covet ball production in that position,” Eberflus said.

Smith should probably be happy he jumped ship to a Super Bowl contender.

With players surprised and confused about the move, Poles and Eberflus met with the team’s leadership council to quell any dissension. “There are a lot of things that start floating around ... like, ‘They don’t care about their guys.’” Eddie Jackson said. “That was pretty cool for them to talk…

CHICAGO — OK, Chicago Bears fans. This was probably the part of the Chase Claypool introduction you were most looking forward to.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn’t looking forward to stepping foot on the Soldier Field turf on Sunday afternoon, and it has little to do with the Bears.

The Bears released their first injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. See Wednesday's report here:

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