2 Rookies & QB 1: Our 5 most important Chicago Bears to start the 2026 NFL season

The Bears face the pressure of living up to the hype they created last year. Here are our picks for the five of the most important Chicago Bears as the 2026 season inches closer to kickoff.

Why Colston Loveland can be an X-factor for the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina

Colston Loveland, the Bears’ match up nightmare, could become Caleb Williams’ best friend against a Carolina defense with talent at its top levels.

Swift Gets Paid + Rome On Track To Play + Previewing Texas vs. Ohio State | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Devan Kaney with a full recap from Halas Hall before the team heads to Carolina. Plus, Anthony Herron joins the crew to breakdown the biggest College Football matchups this weekend, including Texas vs. Ohio State. Finally, Sam gives us his best picks going into the weekend. 

Great Expectations – Why the Bears can match the preseason hype | Bears Blitz
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Bears Blitz is back! Cassie Carlson, Sam Panayotovich and Anthony Herron preview the Bears season opener against the Panthers. With great expectations heading into the season, will Caleb Williams & the Bears offense match the preseason hype? Also, is Jaylon Johnson ready to return to Pro Bowl form and how can the defense limit Bryce Young and the Panthers pass attack? Plus, Cassie gives her ‘One Thing to Watch’ this week.

Bears reach agreement with RB D'Andre Swift on multi-year contract extension

D'Andre Swift had arguably the best training camp of any Chicago Bears player. Now, the team is rewarding him after camp and a career year.

Rome Odunze says he's 'ready to go' as Chicago Bears have 4 questionable players on report

The Chicago Bears listed four players as “questionable" for Sunday's season opener vs. Carolina, which bodes well for one player and raises a few more questions for others.

“I expect the Bears to hit the ground running & handle business” | Fox Chicago Sports
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Devan Kaney is joined by The BIGS’ Herb Howard at Halas Hall to recap today’s Bears practice. Why does Herb believe the Bears will hit the ground running to start the season and handle business? Also, what challenges will the Bears have opening their season on the road? Plus, Herb gives his Bears season prediction, Bears MVP prediction and which players have the most to prove this season.

Ozzy, Theo & Braxton? Where the Chicago Bears' left tackle plans stand heading into Week 1

Here's the latest development in the Bears’ left tackle situation, where multiple players might play at left tackle this Sunday and Ozzy Trapilo continues to amaze in his recovery. But, more steps are needed.

Jaylon Johnson is set for big 2026 as the Chicago Bears match his ambition

Jaylon Johnson became a different figure this training camp. After a meeting with Ben Johnson, the cornerback saw someone at Halas Hall who met him at his level. It sparked a different Jaylon Johnson.

Adam Amin: “Never seen this much hype around the Bears offense”  | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Cassie Carlson is joined by NFL on Fox play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin on Chicago Sports Tonight. They preview the Bears’ season opener against the Panthers. How can the Bears offense get off to faster starts this season? Also, is Jaylon Johnson primed to return to his Pro Bowl form? Plus, Adam explains why this is the first time in his lifetime there’s this much hype around the Bears offense.

What happens to 35th and Shields if the White Sox leave? Could the Bears move in?
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What happens to the land at 35th and Shields if the Chicago White Sox move to the South Loop? Does that potential move open the door for another professional sports franchise in Chicago? 

'Speed & physicality are our identity' - 1-on-1 with Cole Kmet | Fox Chicago Sports
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Devan Kaney goes 1-on-1 with Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Entering his 7th season with the Bears, what are Kmet’s expectations for himself and the offense? Also, what is it like for Kmet to have spent his entire career playing for his hometown team? Plus, how has Kmet seen growth from Caleb Williams entering year 3?

Chicago sports: Bears, Cubs and White Sox playoff outlooks
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Mark Carman of CHGO Sports previews the Bears’ season opener and discusses what the Cubs and White Sox need to do in the playoff race.

Mayor Johnson unveils his plan to keep Bears in Chicago
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Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about the potential of keeping the Bears in Chicago and how negotiations are going.

IT'S WEEK ONE!!!! Will Caleb have his go-to receiver? Plus... Packers v. Vikings in week one
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The NFL is back! But the Bears could  be down some big bodies for the opener... the Kyler Murray era begins in Minnesota against a Packers team looking for an identity while the Lions have what could be a must see game against New Orleans. 

Chicago Bears prepare for Week 1 with key injury updates
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FOX Chicago's Cassie Carlson breaks down the latest Bears news, including Rome Odunze’s injury, Kyler Gordon stepping away to rehab and Braxton Jones starting at left tackle.