Bears back coach Matt Nagy's decision to rest starters

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears first-year coach Matt Nagy is showing he can take the heat, and it has nothing to do with sultry late August weather at Monday's practice.

Chase Daniel, Bears backups give Chiefs starters fits 27-20

CHICAGO (AP) - Bears coach Matt Nagy decided to rest his starters for the next-to-last preseason game rather than use it as the customary regular-season tuneup.

Bears thinking of using Roquan Smith in preseason finale

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith could be the exception to an unwritten NFL preseason rule.

Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd undergoes surgery on hand

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Despite impressive preseason numbers, the Chicago Bears will enter the regular season no more certain about their pass rush than when they opened training camp due to an injury to linebacker Leonard Floyd.

Bears LB Trevathan returns to field where he started career

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The memories came rushing back as Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan set foot on the practice field where he spent the first part of his career.

Roquan Smith signs with Bears, and gets right to work

Roquan Smith wore a smile on his face, and a Chicago Bears uniform for the first time since training camp started.

Former Bears QB Erik Kramer charged with assaulting wife

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Erik Kramer was charged this week with misdemeanor battery, nearly two months after an alleged domestic violence incident against his wife, a report said.

No demonstrations during anthem at Hall of Fame game

There were no demonstrations by any players during the singing of the national anthem Thursday night at the Hall of Fame game.

QB Trubisky shrugs off picks, learns nuances of Bears attack

Not even the interceptions seem to frustrate quarterback Mitchell Trubisky right now. Rather than worry about those picks, he's busy picking up the nuances of the offense under new coach Matt Nagy.

Bears receiver Allen Robinson making progress

The Chicago Bears anticipated wide receiver Allen Robinson would need time to assume a role as quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's No. 1 target.

After busy offseason, Bears ready to see how pieces fit

The Chicago Bears made sweeping changes to lift a struggling franchise, and general manager Ryan Pace can't wait to see how it all comes together.

Ex-Bears player indicted for assaulting deputy

A former Chicago Bears and Ohio State University football player who authorities say was ordered to leave a bar because he was intoxicated and stumbling has been indicted for allegedly slamming an Ohio sheriff's deputy arm with a van door.

Stand or stay out of sight: NFL takes on anthem protesters

NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

Bears see more comfortable Trubisky emerging as leader

As he prepares for his second season, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky can sense the difference and so can his teammates.

Stability gives Bears' defense a sharper sense of confidence

Cornerback Prince Amukamara appreciated the give and take with new Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy at Tuesday's practice.

Roquan Smith puts focus on football at Bears rookie camp

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith appreciated the chance to display his speed on the field Friday at rookie minicamp.

Bears sign 6 of 7 draft picks

The Chicago Bears have signed six of their seven draft picks, leaving Georgia linebacker and No. 8 overall selection Roquan Smith as the only one left.