Before They Were Bears

Thomas Brown met with the media at Halas Hall Monday to discuss his new role as the Bears' interim head coach.

Get to know Bears 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Andrew Billings as he talks with ChicagoBears.com about his foundation, proudest NFL moment, musical talents and more.

Two of the Bears' key offensive weapons in receiver DJ Moore and running back D'Andre Swift are questionable for Sunday afternoon's matchup with the 49ers in San Francisco.

When Caleb Williams had his USC jersey retired last Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, he arranged to share the experience with kids from a Boys & Girls Club in California.

Caleb Williams had his No. 13 jersey retired by the University of Southern California at halftime of the Trojans' game against Notre Dame last Saturday, becoming just the eighth player in program history to earn the honor.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former quarterback Jim Miller about his playing days, the Bears' magical 2001 season and much more.

Through the NFL's annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, 178 Bears staff members painted Nike Air Force 1's to represent causes and organizations close to their heart. For six employees, that meant honoring longtime friend and colleague Katie Nagle. 

Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles met with the media Monday to discuss the elevation of Thomas Brown to interim head coach and the search for a permanent head coach.

The Bears announced Friday that Matt Eberflus has been relieved of his duties as head coach. Thomas Brown has been elevated to interim head coach.

Bears rookie Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes in the second half Thanksgiving Day in Detroit, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 16-0 halftime deficit in a 23-20 loss to the Lions.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Detroit Lions.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory Thursday when the Bears visit the Lions on Thanksgiving Day, including containing an explosive Detroit offense.

Here's who local and national NFL analysts are picking to win the Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Bears and Lions in Detroit.

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' Week 13 matchup with the Lions, which kicks off at 11:30 a.m. CT Thanksgiving Day in Detroit.

The Bears on Wednesday ruled safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) and offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) out of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit.

Bears play caller Thomas Brown spoke to the media Tuesday about what he liked about how the offense rallied against the Vikings, the aggressiveness that Caleb Williams played with and more.  

With Thomas Brown calling plays for the second straight game, the Bears offense continued to show growth Sunday against the Vikings.

During warmups of Thursday's game against the Lions, Bears nickel back Kyler Gordon will be sporting special footwear in support of Hope Chicago, a scholarship-focused organization designed to provide students and their parents/guardians with the support needed to graduate from college debt-free, as part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.

In addition to the more than 40 Bears players participating in the NFL's annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, the team's leaders – chairman George H. McCaskey, President & CEO Kevin Warren, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus – will also be representing organizations close to their heart via custom sneakers. 

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears safety Gary Fencik about his playing days, legendary teammates and much more.

Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington was pleased with the increased pressure the front four generated in last Sunday's game against the Vikings.

The Bears rookie class and a pair of former players helped spread holiday spirit by packing and delivering Thanksgiving meals for hundreds of families in the Chicagoland community through an annual initiative funded by Bears Care, the organization's charitable arm.

The Bears on Sunday honored seven members of Team USA who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games with a halftime celebration at Soldier Field.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings Sunday at Soldier Field.

Voting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games kicked off Monday and runs through Monday, Dec. 23. Fans can vote for their favorite Bears by visiting ChicagoBears.com/ProBowl.

The Bears rallied in dramatic fashion to force overtime Sunday at Soldier Field, but the Vikings escaped with a 30-27 victory.

Quarterback Caleb Williams orchestrated a pair of scoring drives and help the Bears score 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation to force overtime during Sunday's game against the Vikings, a day in which he broke the franchise record for most passing yards by a rookie.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they host the Vikings at Soldier Field, including handling Minnesota's blitzes.

Here's who local and national NFL analysts are picking to win the Week 12 matchup between the Bears and Vikings at Soldier Field.

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' Week 12 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, which kicks off at noon CT Sunday, Nov. 24 at Soldier Field.

Two of the Bears' offensive weapons – receiver Keenan Allen and running back D'Andre Swift – are listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

The poise and decisiveness that Caleb Williams demonstrated last Sunday against the Packers came after new play caller Thomas Brown focused on small but important details in practice.

Marked improvement by the Bears offense last Sunday against the Packers came after new play caller Thomas Brown challenged players and coaches during the week.

When the Bears host the Vikings Sunday, Tremaine Edmunds will become the youngest player in NFL history (26 years, 206 days) to appear in his 100th career regular season game.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears fullback and current ESPN 1000 sideline reporter Jason McKie about blocking for Devin Hester, coaching high school football and much more.

The Bears have launched a virtual tour of their celebrated history and tradition displayed exclusively at Halas Hall, giving fans a chance to virtually enter the Halas Hall lobby to explore the life of George Halas along with the careers of the franchise's NFL record 32 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame through memorabilia and artifacts from the organization's historical archives.

During a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game against the Packers at at Soldier Field, the Pro Football Hall of Fame presented Bears legendary return specialist/receiver Devin Hester with the ring he earned for being part of the Class of 2024.

The Bears are excited to kick off the 2024-2025 Small Business All-Pros program, presented by PNC, by spotlighting Classic Cobbler as the first winner in a series of three selected businesses this season. As part of this recognition, from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2, Classic Cobbler will receive exclusive promotion through the Bears' digital platforms, social media and in-stadium exposure at Soldier Field. 

After watching tape of Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Packers, Bears coach Matt Eberflus spoke to reporters Monday about three things that stood out to him in the game.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers Sunday at Soldier Field.

The Bears nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback win over the rival Packers Sunday at Soldier Field. But Cairo Santos' 46-yard field goal attempt was blocked as time expired, enabling Green Bay to escape with a 20-19 victory.

Led by quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears offense put together an efficient outing Sunday against the Packers, totaling 391 yards and four scoring drives on seven possessions.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they host the Packers at Soldier Field, including containing running back Josh Jacobs.

Here's who local and national NFL analysts are picking to win the Week 11 matchup between the Bears and Packers at Soldier Field.

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' Week 11 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, which kicks off at noon CT Sunday, Nov. 17 at Soldier Field.

Bears starting offensive tackles Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright both have recovered from knee injuries and are expected to return to action against the Packers Sunday at Soldier Field.

According to Bears coach Matt Eberflus, Thomas Brown brings passion, energy, tenacity, toughness and collaboration to his new role as offensive coordinator.

Bears running back Travis Homer, who spent three seasons playing on an offense coordinated by Thomas Brown at the University of Miami, lauded Brown as "one of the best coaches I've ever had."

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with Jarrett Payton, the son of legendary Hall of Famer Walter Payton, about his father's impact, presenting his father for induction into the Hall of Fame and much more.

Six-year-old Evie Johnson, who became a fan of rookie receiver Rome Odunze during his time at the University of Washington, took a trip with her family to Chicago last weekend to meet her favorite player, visit Halas Hall and watch the Bears take on the Patriots at Soldier Field.

The Bears offensive line is progressing back toward full strength as starting tackles Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright participated in Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

The Bears on Tuesday announced that offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been relieved of his duties and offensive passing game coordinator Thomas Brown has been promoted to offensive coordinator.

Bears safety Jonathan Owens kicked off the holiday season Monday afternoon by hosting his third annual turkey drive to provide Thanksgiving meals for 500 families on the west side of Chicago.

One day after a 19-3 loss to the Patriots dropped the Bears to 4-5, coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that there will be changes and adjustments made to the team's offense. 

The Bears helped celebrate the 2024 girls flag football season last Friday by hosting the All-State dinner at Halas Hall to honor the sport's top 56 high school student-athletes in Illinois.

The Bears were held out of the end zone and generated only 142 yards of offense in a 19-3 loss to the Patriots Sunday at Soldier Field.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they host the Patriots, beginning with stopping the run.

Here's who local and national NFL analysts are picking to win the Week 10 matchup between the Bears and Patriots at Soldier Field.

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' Week 10 matchup with the New England Patriots, which kicks off at noon CT Sunday, Nov. 10 at Soldier Field.

The Bears will face off against the Patriots Sunday at Soldier Field without their two starting offensive tackles – Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright – who have been ruled out of the game with knee injuries.

The Bears are honored to celebrate Salute to Service, a dedicated time to recognize and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have served or are currently serving our country. Salute to Service is the NFL's year-round initiative that focuses on honoring, empowering and connecting with service members, veterans and their families. 

Zacch Pickens is fully healthy after returning from a groin injury and ready to be the Bears' next man up along the defensive line after Andrew Billings was placed on injured reserve.

Ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, the Bears are introducing upgraded dining experiences and launching a reusable cup program exclusively in the United Club at Soldier Field.

Senior writer Larry Mayer talks with former Bears defensive end Alex Brown about playing for Lovie Smith, the memorable 2006 comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals and much more.

The camaraderie the Bears first began building during the offseason program is paying dividends months later. It's allowing players to have frank discussions with each other as they look to find solutions for issues on both sides of the ball.

Bears superfan Mackenzie Currans arrived at Halas Hall last Thursday prepared to enjoy a fan experience after a winning a team sweepstakes but instead was surprised by linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards as the team's' 2024 Fan of the Year.

The Bears on Tuesday traded running back Khalil Herbert to the Bengals in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick.

After watching tape of Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Bears coach Matt Eberflus spoke to the media about what stood out, including a disparity in the running game.

For the second time in his first eight NFL games, Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze eclipsed 100 receiving yards Sunday against the Cardinals.

The Bears were held out of the end zone and allowed 213 rushing yards in a 29-9 loss to the Cardinals Sunday in Arizona. 

Take a look at some of the notable stats and numbers from the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory Sunday when the Bears visit the Cardinals, including containing Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray.

Here's who local and national NFL analysts are picking to win the Week 9 matchup between the Bears and Cardinals in Arizona.

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' Week 9 matchup with the Cardinals, which kicks off at 3:05 p.m. CT Sunday, Nov. 3 in Arizona.

The Bears are dealing with multiple injuries to their starting lineup with left tackle Braxton Jones (knee) ruled out and defensive end Montez Sweat (shin) listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. 

The Bears on Saturday activated tackle Larry Borom off injured reserve and elevated tackle Jake Curhan and cornerback Reddy Steward from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Senior writer Larry Mayer talks with former Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long about his career in Chicago, the teammate that most inspired him and much more.

Bears coordinators Shane Waldron (offense), Eric Washington (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about the red-zone defense, Caleb Williams' resiliency and more.

The Bears leaned on their offensive line depth last weekend against the Commanders and may have to do so again Sunday when they visit the Cardinals.

The Bears on Wednesday, in partnership with Jewel-Osco, The Salvation Army and Shur-Way Movers, kicked off their 36th annual Coat Drive, which will run through Feb. 10, 2025.