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Bears never fell in love with Roquan Smith

The two-time All-Pro wanted to be the highest-paid inside linebacker in the game. The Bears were adamant they wouldn’t meet that price — that’s why Smith is no longer a Bear.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Trading Roquan Smith is regrettable and counterproductive for Bears

Smith wasn’t part of the problem — just the opposite. He’s a top-tier defensive weapon just beginning his prime at 25, and there’s no question about how good and versatile he is after the last five seasons. He could have been the centerpiece of coach Matt Eberflus’ defense for years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

The next step for Bears and Justin Fields: go deep

The Bears can already can attack a defense sideline to sideline with their run game and the passes they throw based off of it. Now they need to stretch it end zone to end zone.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Bear Necessities: Alex Leatherwood in ‘good spot’ ahead of debut

Bears HC Matt Eberflus said OL Alex Leatherwood is 'in a good spot' as he returns to the active roster.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2022

Short week a good test for Matt Eberflus and staff

At no time under Matt Nagy did the Bears look as well-coached from top to bottom as they did against the Patriots on Monday night. But beating the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium six days later would say even more about Eberflus and his coaching staff.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022

Bears seem to be getting details right, but rebuild still hinges on QB Justin Fields

The Bears know quite well where the everything-but-the-quarterback path leads. All of the new administration’s upgrades won’t matter much unless Fields keeps advancing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022

Bears rule out RT Larry Borom for Sunday’s game

He hadn’t practiced all week because of a concussion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022

5 bold predictions for Bears vs. Cowboys

A big rushing day for Justin Fields and Trevis Gipson's re-emergence headline this week's bold predictions for Bears vs. Cowboys.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022

7 things to know heading into Bears-Cowboys in Week 8

From Chicago's top run game to Dallas' dominant defense, here are 7 things to know ahead of the Bears' Week 8 game vs. Cowboys.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022

Bears sign former Chiefs WR Daurice Fountain to practice squad

It didn't take long for former #Chiefs WR Daurice Fountain to find a new team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2022