Quick Hits

The Bears are determined to sprint out of the starting gates in Sunday's home game against Cleveland after punting on their first three possessions last weekend in Green Bay.

The Bears' turnaround this season has been a collective effort that has spread like wildfire, but Caleb Williams credits first-year coach Ben Johnson with providing the spark.

Sixth-year tight end and Chicago area native Cole Kmet shares what he believes is most responsible for the Bears' resurgence in 2025.

After playing a season-high 33 snaps against the Giants and responding with three receptions for 51 yards, Bears rookie Luther Burden III could see even more targets in the future.

Veteran edge rusher Montez Sweat has registered one sack in each of the Bears' last three contests, highlighted by a strip sack in a win over the Saints.

Whether he was pancaking an opponent or celebrating the Bears' winning touchdown with a cartwheel, right tackle Darnell Wright showed last Sunday in Cincinnati why coach Ben Johnson calls him a unicorn.

Bears receiver DJ Moore has not missed an NFL game since 2020 when he was with the Panthers, an impressive ironman streak he extended despite being hospitalized following a recent injury.

Quarterback Caleb Williams has been at his absolute best with the game on the line, rallying the Bears to back-to-back victories over the Raiders and Commanders.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is feeling reenergized coming out of the bye week thanks to a combination of rest and mental preparation.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams feels comfortable in what he describes as "gotta-have-it" moments, something that was evident in Sunday's comeback win over the Raiders.

Most of the damage that Caleb Williams inflicted on the Cowboys defense last Sunday came from a clean pocket—thanks to an excellent outing from the offensive line.

Despite the Bears' 0-2 start, first-year coach Ben Johnson remains confident in his players, saying: "There are a number of teams that have started the season not the way that they would like to and yet they bounce back, and they find a way to win."

Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle isn't going to discourage quarterback Caleb Williams from scrambling—not when the second-year pro is so proficient at it.

Had the Bears conducted a regular practice Wednesday instead of a walkthrough, Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson would have been a full participant.

Although Bears players were off Thursday, Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson would have participated in a limited capacity had the team practiced.

Caleb Williams, Joe Thuney, Grady Jarrett, Kevin Byard III and Cairo Santos have been chosen as Bears season-long captains. A sixth will join them every game.

One highlight in the Bears' Dec. 26 game against the Seahawks was the performance of receiver Tyler Scott as a gunner on special teams.

Veteran receiver Keenan Allen is playing his best football of the season, catching 15 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' last two games against the Vikings and Lions.

The bond between Bears rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze has been evident in their first season as teammates, but the best no doubt is yet to come for the quarterback and receiver.

Caleb Williams has already set Bears rookie passing records for completions (270), yards (2,746) and touchdowns (16). But that may not be the young quarterback's most impressive feat.

As he prepares to call plays Sunday against the 49ers, Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington is formulating a decisive plan that's designed to accentuate the strengths of his players.

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

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.

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."

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.

Having grown up in the Washington, D.C., metro area, Caleb Williams is excited about returning to the DMV this weekend to face his hometown team, the Commanders.

After tying for the NFL lead with 22 interceptions last year, the Bears are generating takeaways at an even higher rate this season.

Although the Bears are nearly 4,000 miles from home, they've been mostly able to stick with their regular game-week routine as they prepare to play the Jaguars Sunday in London.

Not pleased with his performance a week earlier against the Colts, Bears punter Tory Taylor rebounded in a huge way Sunday versus the Rams.

Jack Sanborn was only on the field for 18% and 20% of the Bears' defensive plays in their last two games. But that didn't prevent the third-year linebacker from making an impact against both the Texans and Colts.

Bears receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing the last two games with a heel injury.

Early in his second season with the Bears, defensive tackle Andrew Billings has excelled against both the run and pass—something he showed last Sunday night when he generated a key takeaway against the Texans.

Bears receiver Tyler Scott feels ready to step in and perform on the field if and when he's called upon, telling reporters Wednesday: "I'm excited for this week."

There are multiple reasons why coach Matt Eberflus is confident that the Bears will get off to a much stronger start this season than they did last year.

What transpires on the field is all that matters to cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who knows that the Bears being better on paper won't mean a thing if he and his teammates don't work hard to improve.

It doesn't matter where general manager Ryan Poles goes—even a youth baseball tournament in upstate New York—he's often approached by fired up Bears fans.

Keenan Allen stood out during Tuesday's veteran minicamp practice at Halas Hall, with players and coaches describing the receiver's skillset as "fantastic" and "crafty."

Bears first-year defensive coordinator Eric Washington is happy to reunite with receiver DJ Moore after they spent two years together with the Carolina Panthers.

New Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron couldn't be more impressed with rookie first-round receiver Rome Odunze as a player or a person.

Coach Matt Eberflus spoke with the media Friday ahead of rookie minicamp practice and discussed the friendship between Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, his excitement to see the 2024 draft class on the field and former cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman's message to the rookies.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus is excited to begin installing a new offense and building team chemistry when the offseason program kicks off April 15 at Halas Hall.

A discussion with former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll helped convince Bears coach Matt Eberflus to hire Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator.

There's little resemblance between the Bears team that lost to the Packers 38-20 in Week 1 and the one that will travel to Green Bay for Sunday's season finale.

Quarterback Justin Fields on Wednesday laid out the Bears offense's objectives for their last two regular-season contests, beginning Sunday against the Falcons at Soldier Field.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised tight end Marcedes Lewis for his contributions on and off the field after the 39-year-old became the oldest player in Bears history to score a touchdown.

Despite generating a league-high 14 takeaways in their last four games and 15 sacks in their last five contests, the Bears are far from satisfied.

After winning the coin flip, the Bears have chosen to receive the opening kickoff rather than defer until the second half an NFL-high four times this year—and they're 3-1 in those games.

The entire Bears offense was responsible for turning a free play into a pivotal touchdown against the Lions, but the play wouldn't have happened without center Lucas Patrick's perfectly-timed snap.

After generating eight takeaways in their last two games, the Bears hope to continue that trend Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus' message to his players Monday at Halas Hall was the same as it was before they dispersed for the bye week, telling reporters: "It's about finishing."

No Bears player epitomizes the "Next-Man-Up" mentality better than Jack Sanborn, who has excelled after replacing a Pro Bowl middle linebacker for the second straight season.

Coach Matt Eberflus was thrilled that the Bears acquired defensive end Montez Sweat from the Commanders hours before the NFL trade deadline, lauding the fifth-year pro's skills against the pass and run.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields' status for Sunday's home game against the Raiders remains the same, but his long-term prognosis is still being evaluated.

The Bears will spend the next few days assessing whether nickel back Kyler Gordon can return to action Sunday when they host the Vikings after missing four games with a broken hand.

The Bears on Monday designated CB Kyler Gordon and OL Doug Kramer to return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day window for them to return to the active roster.

Tight end Robert Tonyan believes the keys to the Bears offense moving forward are building on its performance against the Broncos and continuing to play with speed and confidence.

With Thursday night's game against the Commanders rapidly approaching, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and the Bears don't have any time to dwell on Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Bears second-year pro Ja'Tyre Carter appreciates the opportunity he's received to make his first two NFL starts the past two weeks at right guard.

Week 1 came with an extra sense of gratitude for Darnell Mooney as the veteran receiver played in his first regular-season game following his season-ending injury last November.