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8 takeaways from the Bears’ initial 53-man roster

Here's what we learned from the Bears' initial 53-man roster.

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Ryan Poles picks up the pace of roster house-cleaning

The Bears’ initial 53-man roster includes just 22 of the 77 players the new general manager inherited from Ryan Pace when he was hired in January — with 13 rookies making the team.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ranking the Bears’ top 10 rookies heading into final preseason game

With the preseason finale on the horizon, we're ranking the top 10 Bears rookies this summer.

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Bears hoping CB Kyler Gordon can minimize, cover up rookie mistakes

They’ll give their top draft pick some leeway in his first season, but not much. Gordon is expected to be NFL-ready.

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‘Being free’ could help Bears S Eddie Jackson reassert himself as dangerous defender

The combination of an advantageous scheme, newcomer Jaquan Brisker and Jackson’s eagerness give him a shot to prove he’s worth big money this season and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brad Biggs: Is the Chicago Bears offense as bad as the 0-16 Detroit Lions of 2008? Mike Martz says QB Justin Fields has little chance.

Chicago Bears fans will want to yell at Mike Martz the way Jay Cutler used to when they hear Martz’s assessment of the team’s current offense.

Chicago Tribune

Injuries must prompt Bears to explore adding WRs, CBs

Two-and-a-half weeks away from the season opener against the 49ers, the Bears have more than a depleted wide receiver room. They have a full-blown problem.

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Showdown with LB Roquan Smith is a big victory for Bears GM Ryan Poles

The rookie general manager didn’t flinch when his best player held out and stood his ground after Roquan accused him of negotiating in bad faith. Now Poles has to earn the respect of a player he feels has disrespected him. “My loyalty lies with the City of Chicago,” Roquan said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Roquan Smith returns to Bears practice, ending his hold-in over contract negotiations

CHICAGO — After missing the first 15 practices of training camp because of contract discontent and requesting a trade earlier this month, Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returned to the field Saturday at Halas Hall.

Chicago Tribune

LB Roquan Smith to play for Bears despite ‘busting my ass and not being rewarded’

Smith is in a contract standoff with the team and hasn’t participated in practice since the Bears reported for training camp last month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Forte sounds off on Roquan Smith contract situation: ‘The Bears are definitely cheap’

Matt Forte hopes the Bears get a deal done with Roquan Smith. But Forte didn't hold back when it comes to the organization paying players.

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Justin Fields-Cole Kmet connection is key to Bears’ present, future

Both are getting their opportunity to be “the guy” at their position. But they’re also both on the clock to prove themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears WR Velus Jones’ up-&-down game shows risk, reward of rookies

It might take a while for Jones to earn a spot in the offense, but he can be a factor in the return game until then. He nearly fumbled away the opening kickoff Thursday, but also had a big return that led to a touchdown.

Chicago Sun-Times

With top players’ availability uncertain, Bears not making most of preseason

Roquan Smith will be in Seattle with the team, but won’t play. Tight end Cole Kmet and running back David Montgomery likely will return, but it’s unclear how long quarterback Justin Fields will play. And the full offensive line still hasn’t arrived.

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Dan Wiederer: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

CHICAGO — About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears' practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB Roquan Smith continues ‘hold-in’ as memo issues warning

The NFL Management Council sent an email to all teams warning that a man named Saint Omni was contacting teams on the player’s behalf, a source confirmed. Because he is not an NFLPA-certified agent, Omni is prohibited from negotiating contracts or trades.

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Everything you need to know about Saint Omni and the Roquan Smith situation

We did a deep dive on Saint Omni and his connection to Roquan Smith in what's become a weird situation in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: Bears’ defense misses Roquan Smith, but ...

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ easily went through the Bears’ first-team defense (well, most of it) for a touchdown Saturday, but that’s not going to increase the urgency to get Smith back on the field. Still, Bears GM Ryan Poles will be challenged to have this impasse end well.

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2022 NFL General Manager Rankings: Starring Bill Belichick (and, uh, Trent Baalke)

Here are the NFL's top and worst GMs with the 2022 season on the way.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears OT Teven Jenkins: ‘Everything is pointing up for me, and I love it’

Jenkins was solid in the preseason game against the Chiefs on Saturday, which could help him find a spot. But not necessarily on the Bears.

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Bears vs. Chiefs: Everything we know about Chicago’s preseason win

The Bears opened the preseason with a 19-14 victory over the Chiefs. We recap the action here:

Chicago Sun-Times

Progress but no points for Bears QB Justin Fields, who watches Patrick Mahomes cruise

Fields didn’t play long against the Chiefs in the preseason opener, but he made a few big throws and escaped in good health.

Chicago Sun-Times

Roquan Smith works out at Soldier Field, doesn’t play

Smith, who demanded a trade Tuesday, did conditioning work with his teammates about two hours before kickoff of Saturday’s exhibition opener against the Chiefs.

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Report: Someone is calling teams to gauge trade interest for Bears LB Roquan Smith

Per Mike Florio, "a person purporting to represent Roquan Smith has been calling other teams in order to gauge potential trade interest."

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears RB David Montgomery, TE Cole Kmet to be ‘fine’ after minor injuries

Both players are central to the offense and have missed the last two days of practice, but coach Matt Eberflus says there’s no serious concern.

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