Bears' Smith says he's focused on season, not contract talks

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith insisted Wednesday his focus is on the upcoming season and not his long-term future after a contract standoff with the team ended with no new deal.

Bears claim OL Alex Leatherwood off waivers from Las Vegas

The Chicago Bears claimed offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers on Wednesday, a day after the 2021 first-round draft pick was let go by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bears legend stokes Packers rivalry with tweet aimed at Aaron Rodgers

Dick Butkus, the legendary Bears linebacker, took a jab at Aaron Rodgers and his wide receiving corps with the start of the season approaching.

Washington Commanders' player Brian Robinson, Jr. hospitalized after shooting in Northwest D.C.

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. remains hospitalized and is recovering after he was shot in Northwest Washington, D.C. during what police believe was an attempted robbery.

Colin Kaepernick is a dad! He and partner announce birth of 1st child

Former 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his long time partner, Nessa Diab, are now celebrating the birth of their first child.The couple made the big announcement Sunday and posted a photo on Instagram. 

Bears guard Teven Jenkins looks to secure starting role

Teven Jenkins’ journey to the brink of becoming a Chicago Bears starter included numerous peaks and valleys in a short period.

Bears enter new era, look to make jump under Poles, Eberflus

The Chicago Bears had enough big questions hanging over them, with new general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus now in charge and quarterback Justin Fields trying to build on a shaky rookie season.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returns to practice

Smith had practiced all offseason in voluntary work and mandatory minicamp, but then did not practice at training camp.

Bears capitalize on Seahawks' mistakes in 27-11 victory

Geno Smith’s chance to gain an edge over Drew Lock for Seattle’s starting quarterback job was hindered by his team’s sloppy performance.

Matt Forte hosting backpack giveaway this weekend in Chicago
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Some local students are going back to school in style thanks to a former Bears star. Matt Forte and his "What's Your Forte? Foundation" are hosting a back-to-school backpack giveaway this Saturday.

Seattle QB Lock tests positive for COVID-19; out vs. Bears

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and will miss the team’s preseason game against Chicago.

NFL Players union chief JC Tretter blasts Soldier Field's grass, but QB Fields says it's advantageous

"I knew how our grass was," said Chicago QB Justin Fields. "So I knew other teams didn't know how it was, so I kind of used it to my advantage in running and stuff like that, using the long spikes and stuff like that."

Chicago Bears beat Kansas City Chiefs 19-14

The game Saturday was the first for Chicago's Matt Eberflus as a head coach. It also marked the return to Soldier Field for predecessor Matt Nagy who is now the Chiefs' quarterbacks coach.