The Latest Breaking News from Matt Eberflus

Bears QB Justin Fields returns to practice

Fields returned to practice Friday for the first time since dislocating his right thumb almost three weeks ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Bears RBs coach David Walker’s firing disrupts preparation for Saints game

Omar Young, formerly the assistant quarterbacks and wide receivers coach, stepped into the job this week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023

Tyson Bagent faces big test vs. Superdome crowd

Playing the Saints on the road can be an intimidating experience, especially for a rookie quarterback from Division II. But the Bears’ starter appears unfazed by the prospect and knows what he has to do. “Just great communication,” he said. “And being as loud as I can.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Matt Eberflus claims the Bears’ culture is ‘outstanding’

Even after 2 coaches gone, a franchise-worst losing streak and Chase Claypool drama, Matt Eberflus called the Bears' culture "outstanding."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023

Bears Fire Running Backs Coach; Human Resources Involved in Decision, per Report

David Walker is the second coach to leave the team this year that included HR.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2023

Matt Eberflus points to Bears’ 2-2 record in last 4 games, ‘awesome’ culture amid fiascos, failures

In the wake of a blowout loss and firing an assistant coach for misconduct, bright spots are nearly impossible to find at Halas Hall.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Bears fire RB coach David Walker

Walker is the second coach on Matt Eberflus’ staff to leave in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

1st-and-10: Time for Bears GM Ryan Poles to dig deep — into his pockets

The upshot of the acquisition of pass rusher Montez Sweat is that Poles eventually will have to overpay someone — Sweat or cornerback Jaylon Johnson, most likely — to fuel the Bears’ rebuild. It’s the cost of getting better in the NFL.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

The Bears paid the Commanders for the privilege of eventually paying Montez Sweat

Montez Sweat isn’t Chase Claypool — he’s more accomplished and much more likely to stay with the team throughout his prime. For him to be worth what the Bears paid the Commanders — and will have to pay Sweat soon — his prime better be good.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Upon Further Review: 3 big plays on each side of ball that undid Bears vs. Chargers

Missed opportunities took the Bears out of the game early and kept them from making any push back into it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023