Sportsbooks paint pessimistic picture for Bears Most oddsmakers don’t see them winning much. Justin Fields’ chances of being named MVP are set at 80-to-1. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022
Bears laud Justin Fields 2.0 — ‘a legit field general’ The second-year quarterback still has a long way to go and a lot to prove, but he’s embraced his new role as commander of the offense — and teammates are eager to follow his lead. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022
10 takeaways from Bears’ OTA practices The Bears have wrapped OTAs, and there was plenty to digest. Here's what we learned from their three weeks of practice. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 9, 2022
Bears chalk up penalty for too much contact in OTAs to younger players eager to prove themselves CHICAGO — With one day remaining in the Chicago Bears’ voluntary offseason program, there’s little question new coach Matt Eberflus has gotten his “HITS” principle across to players. Chicago Tribune · Jun 8, 2022
Plan B: Bears DT Justin Jones thriving, feeling ‘at home’ in scheme After Akiem Hicks’ departure and problems that nixed signing premier free agent Larry Ogunjobi, Jones is fitting in nicely. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
Rookie LT Braxton Jones gets his shot at Bears OTA Coach Matt Eberflus said the Bears will be mixing and matching to find the best five offensive-line starters. On Wednesday, Jones, a fifth-round pick from Southern Utah, played with the first-team offense, with Larry Borom at right tackle. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
Bears coach Matt Eberflus downplays OTA penalty The coach said the Bears were stripped of an offseason practice because of a “few plays early on in the OTA process” that resulted in neither a fine for him nor the franchise. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
What does the Bears’ OTA bust tell us about Matt Eberflus? Last month’s practices were either a sign of Eberflus’ early struggles to run a proper workout or his willingness to inch past the line of acceptable protocol. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022
Bears forced to cancel Tuesday’s OTA practice as punishment for violating NFL’s offseason practice rules CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears were forced to cancel their organized team activities practice for Tuesday at Halas Hall after violating the offseason rules of the collective bargaining agreement, according to a league source. Chicago Tribune · Jun 7, 2022
Bears Twitter reacts to Matt Eberflus conducting live contact practices in May Most Bears fans are counting this as a win for Matt Eberflus' squad. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022
Bears docked offseason practice for CBA violation The Bears’ organized team activity practice originally scheduled for Tuesday was canceled by the NFL as punishment for having live contact in practices last month, a league source confirmed. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022
Report: Bears violated offseason rules with live contact during May practices The Bears lost one OTA practice after violating CBA offseason rules with live contact during May practices. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022
PFF ranks Bears’ Jaylon Johnson among NFL’s up-and-coming cornerbacks PFF believes Bears' Jaylon Johnson has the potential to develop into one of the league's top cornerbacks. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022
CBS Sports isn’t high on Bears defense heading into 2022 CBS Sports doesn't think this Bears defense is likely to be a top 10 unit in 2022. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 4, 2022 One NFL analyst believes the Bears will finish dead last in NFL in 2022 Bold predictions are supposed to be outlandish. But this is one even the most jaded Bears fan might have a hard time believing comes true.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022 With Justin Fields, Bears will ‘take our shots down the field’ For all the questions about Fields entering his second season, there’s no doubting his ability to go deep.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2022 Rams WR Cooper Kupp heaps praise on Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Bears CB Jaylon Johnson is getting some well-deserved respect from one of the NFL's best in Rams WR Cooper Kupp.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2022 Bears CB Jaylon Johnson sounds off on running with second-team defense in OTAs Bears CB Jaylon Johnson appeared on The Jim Rome Show, where he discussed running with the 2's during OTAs: "I don't see it as a problem."
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2022 Bears’ Eddie Jackson off to good start this offseason New Bears HC Matt Eberflus made it clear Eddie Jackson has a clean slate in 2022. So far, it sounds like Jackson is off to a solid start.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 29, 2022 Bears’ Matt Eberflus explains how he assesses during non-contact OTAs It's difficult to assess players without pads and without contact. But Bears HC Matt Eberflus explains how he's doing just that.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2022 Waiting is brutal, but early steps of Bears’ rebuild are on right track The only thing worth judging them on at this point is whether the path they’re plotting looks sensible, and it does. The results are to be determined, but the process is prudent.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022 Best photos from second week of Bears OTAs The Bears returned to the practice field for the second week of OTAs. Take a look at the action:
Chicago Tribune · May 26, 2022 Brad Biggs: If Bears pass rusher Robert Quinn wants out of town, a trade could be a win for all parties CHICAGO — Though Robert Quinn hasn’t been present for the voluntary portion of the Chicago Bears offseason program to this point, he’s still making an impact in the defensive line meeting room.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Bears QB Justin Fields’ deep ball continues to impress First Darnell Mooney, now Matt Eberflus. Justin Fields continues to impress with his deep-ball accuracy at Bears OTAs.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2022 Bears’ Teven Jenkins upbeat as move to right tackle looks increasingly likely Whereas former GM Ryan Pace almost certainly would’ve insisted on making it work at left tackle to justify picking Jenkins so high, Ryan Poles doesn’t have to. He just wants to find a way to use him. It’s better to flourish at right tackle than fade at left.