Chicago Bears Central

The Chicago Bears exploded for 59 points and 552 yards in Week 1 — but Week 2 against Minnesota is where we find out how real this team actually is. The Vikings are coming off a 39-22 comeback win over Green Bay and now bring Brian Flores’ aggressive defense into Soldier Field. Haize breaks down whether Malik Muhammad can become another chess piece for Dennis Allen after posting 3 tackles, 2 pass...

The Chicago Bears opened 2026 by dropping 59 points, 552 yards and eight offensive touchdowns on the Carolina Panthers — and suddenly Ben Johnson’s goal of chasing the NFL scoring record doesn’t sound completely insane. Caleb Williams finished 21-of-29 for 269 yards and 2 passing TDs , while adding 65 rushing yards and 2 more scores . D’Andre Swift celebrated his new extension with 124 rushing yar...

The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 season with an offensive EXPLOSION, beating the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in Week 1. Caleb Williams was in complete control, finishing 21-of-29 for 269 passing yards and 2 touchdowns , while adding 65 rushing yards and 2 more scores on the ground — 4 total touchdowns in the season opener. And the Bears’ rushing attack was ridiculous. 💥 D’Andre Swift: 18 carries, 12...

The Chicago Bears are just days away from Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, but the injury report is getting crowded. Starting safety Xavier Woods was limited with a groin injury , joining Rome Odunze, Ozzy Trapilo and Tyson Bagent among the names Bears fans are watching closely. Haize also breaks down the 5 Bears who could decide Sunday’s game : Montez Sweat attacking Carolina’s replacement t...

Ben Johnson knows the Chicago Bears cannot keep relying on Caleb Williams to become a fourth-quarter superhero. Over Chicago’s final eight games last season, playoffs included, the Bears scored more points from the fourth quarter on than they did in the first three quarters combined. The next step for Caleb and this offense is learning to control games from the opening drive. Haize also breaks dow...

Dennis Allen’s Chicago Bears defense is built around much more than pass rush. The secondary is responsible for disguising coverage, creating pressure, fitting the run and making quarterbacks process everything a half-second too late. Haize breaks down how Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Malik Muhammad, Dillon Thieneman, Xavier Woods, Clark Phillips and eventually Kyler Gordon fit into Allen’s...

The Chicago Bears aren’t rebuilding—but Ryan Poles is entering 2026 with TEN rookies on the active roster, and several could be asked to play major roles immediately. Haize breaks down the pressure on Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad II, Jordan van den Berg, Sam Roush, Zavion Thomas and Logan Jones , and whether relying this heavily on young players is brilliant championship roster construction or...

Ryan Poles just created roughly $17 million in 2026 cap room—but does that actually mean a major Chicago Bears trade is coming? On today’s Chicago Bears Central , Haize explains why the restructures of Joe Thuney, Dayo Odeyingbo and T.J. Edwards were largely about cap compliance and operating flexibility—not suddenly giving Chicago $17 million in shopping money. The Bears are estimated to have clo...

Some Chicago Bears players are entering 2026 ready to break out. Others are fighting to prove they still belong in the long-term plans. On today’s Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down four players who could help define Chicago’s season. ⭐ Colston Loveland is the offensive breakout pick after a strong rookie season. Could he become Caleb Williams’ most dependable mismatch weapon and push towa...

The Chicago Bears are restructuring contracts and creating additional salary cap flexibility—but what is the front office preparing for? Could Chicago have another roster move coming? We break down the Bears' contract restructures, what the additional financial flexibility could mean, and whether the team could be positioning itself for a trade or another significant addition. With the regular...

The Chicago Bears got encouraging news on D’Andre Swift, but Rome Odunze’s injury scare immediately highlighted one of the biggest risks created by the DJ Moore trade. Swift’s early exit from practice was reportedly caused by a cramp , a major relief with Kyle Monangai already sidelined and Week 1 approaching. Meanwhile, early indications surrounding Rome Odunze were also encouraging, but his scar...

Dennis Allen says he’s extremely confident in the Chicago Bears defensive line and believes it could be one of the deepest position groups on the roster—but Bears fans have every reason to ask whether “deep” actually means “dangerous.” On today’s Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the pressure on Montez Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo, Austin Booker, Grady Jarrett, Kentavius Street and Jordan van den...

Is Caleb Williams finally about to end the Chicago Bears’ quarterback curse for good? After setting Chicago’s single-season passing record with 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and only seven interceptions , Caleb enters Year 3 just 58 yards removed from the first 4,000-yard passing season in Bears history. But the bigger leap may be leadership, accuracy and complete command of Ben Johnson’s offense. Ha...

The Chicago Bears continue reshaping their roster heading into Week 1, and there are some BIG questions surrounding Ryan Poles’ decisions. On today’s Chicago Bears Central , Haize discusses the expected return of fan-favorite linebacker Jack Sanborn , who would give Chicago needed depth after initially carrying only four linebackers. We also debate whether trading Gervon Dexter for Clark Phillips...

The Chicago Bears have officially revealed their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season—and Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson made some surprising decisions. But the biggest takeaway might be that Chicago is NOT finished building this roster. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the biggest winners, losers, surprises and potential waiver-wire additions after the Bears fi...

The Chicago Bears’ final roster cuts are underway—and Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson are making some BIG decisions before Chicago gets down from 90 players to its initial 53-man roster. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize reacts to the latest Bears cuts, the fallout from the Gervon Dexter trade, the surprising decisions at left tackle and running back, and which players could still be f...

Chicago Bears football may be going through an identity crisis—and Bears fans might have to embrace it. For generations, Chicago has been defined by defense. Monsters of the Midway. Linebackers. Pass rushers. Physical football. But the 2026 Bears? This team is being built around OFFENSE. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down why the face of this era isn’t going to be the...

The Chicago Bears are finally getting healthier at exactly the right time—and Luther Burden III is BACK on the practice field. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down Burden’s return, what it could mean for Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s offense , the latest Bears 53-man roster bubble battles, the still-unsettled left tackle situation and why the Atlanta Falcons could bec...

The Chicago Bears are entering the final stretch of the preseason with legitimate NFC contender expectations—but injuries, roster uncertainty and Gervon Dexter trade talks are creating some HUGE questions. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down everything coming out of the Bears’ final open training camp practice, debates whether Chicago is a legitimate NFC heavyweight or...

The Chicago Bears aren’t the fun little rebuilding story anymore. Expectations have changed—and Caleb Williams is now being asked to lead a team with legitimate championship aspirations. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down four questions that could determine just how high Chicago’s ceiling really is in 2026. First, Caleb Williams has no excuses—but does he have enough t...

The Chicago Bears suffered an ugly 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and while the result itself doesn’t matter much, several developments absolutely DO. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from Chicago’s second preseason game, including the continued problems at left tackle , another impressive showing from rookie defensive tackle Jor...

The Chicago Bears finally tested themselves against another NFL roster—and Caleb Williams made sure the Cincinnati Bengals noticed. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the biggest winners, concerns and takeaways from Chicago’s joint practice against Cincinnati as the Bears continue preparing for the 2026 NFL season. The headline? Caleb Williams showed exactly why expect...

The Chicago Bears are about to get one of their biggest tests of training camp when they hit the field with the Cincinnati Bengals for joint practice. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the biggest things Bears fans need to watch as Ben Johnson’s team finally gets the opportunity to measure itself against somebody other than its own teammates. Johnson has made it clear...

The Chicago Bears may have found ANOTHER under-the-radar defensive lineman—and several young players are making serious noise as training camp reaches its final stretch. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the biggest Bears risers from Day 14, the latest official update on Kyle Monangai , some intriguing Pro Bowl breakout candidates , and whether undrafted rookie defens...

The Chicago Bears turned up the intensity on Day 14 of training camp—and Caleb Williams finished practice exactly how Bears fans wanted to see. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down everything coming out of another eventful practice at Halas Hall as the Bears prepare for their upcoming joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. The offense ended the day on a high note, wi...