The Latest Breaking News from Matt Eberflus

Tyson Bagent takes full advantage of what little he’s given in Bears’ victory

The rookie deserves another start, whether Justin Fields’ thumb is healed or not.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Don’t confuse Bears’ blowout win with big-picture progress

Joyous, boyish cheering erupted from the Soldier Field home locker room for the first time in 13 months Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Tyson Bagent’s 1st start another test of Bears GM Ryan Poles’ and Matt Eberflus’ plan

Throughout the offseason, they got constant questions about whether they’d put enough talent around Justin Fields to facilitate his growth into a star. Now it’s whether they’ve has built enough for Bagent to have half a chance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Bears don’t plan to put QB Justin Fields on IR

The Bears don’t plan to put the quarterback on injured reserve and don’t anticipate him to need surgery to fix his dislocated thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Kyler Murray Could Be Ready for Game Action in Two Weeks

The Cardinals’ quarterback has been energized learning a new offense. Plus: Bill Belichick’s future in New England, Aaron Rodgers’s injury outlook, trading or keeping Tee Higgins, Russell Wilson’s contract and more in Albert Breer’s NFL mailbag.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2023

Bears OL Cody Whitehair addresses snapping issues after apparent benching

Cody Whitehair's snapping was an issue in the Bears' Week 6 loss to the Vikings. The eight-year veteran addressed those struggles.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2023

Bears safety Eddie Jackson limited in practice

The veteran played just 14 snaps against the Vikings because the foot injury that kept him out of the previous three games “flared up on him,” coach Matt Eberflus said. He still could play against the Raiders on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

Center is no longer a snap for Bears’ vet Cody Whitehair

A change at center could be in order after the usually dependable Whitehair struggled with shotgun snaps and was benched against the Vikings. “We’ve got to make sure we’re putting the best players in position, and performance is part of that,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

6 things to know ahead of Bears vs. Raiders in Week 7

The Bears are looking to get back in the win column when they host the Raiders in Week 7. Here's what you need to know ahead of the game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2023

Thumb injury just makes clock tick louder for Bears QB Justin Fields

The Bears entered the season needing to see whether Fields could be their franchise quarterback. When he dislocated his right thumb Sunday against the Vikings, time might have run out.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023