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Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer hear from defensive back Dillon Thieneman and tight end Sam Roush about the excitement and anticipation of preparing for their first NFL game.

Quarterback Caleb Williams addresses the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Bears players have chosen five season-long captains: quarterback Caleb Williams and left guard Joe Thuney on offense; defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and linebacker T.J. Edwards on defense; and kicker Cairo Santos on special teams.

Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday revealed that veteran Braxton Jones will start Sunday's season opener against the Panthers at left tackle.

Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Highland Park sophomore Lexie Hoobler, who is a true three-phase impact player as a quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker and punt returner, received the first Bears' Week 1 Girls Flag Football Player of the Week award. Hoobler spoke with ChicagoBears.com about her passion for both flag and tackle football, her Bears fandom and her future in the sport.

Rookie defensive tackles Jordan van den Berg and Jayden Loving bonded instantly this spring through their ACC ties and identical work ethics and became close friends in their quests to make the Bears' 53-man roster.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer are joined by quarterback Caleb Williams to discuss his goals for the 2026 season and his continued growth within the offense. Plus, hear from Panthers radio play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff as he helps preview Sunday's matchup in Charlotte.