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Veteran center Lucas Patrick is enjoying serving as the offensive lineman with a nasty demeanor the Bears were seeking during the offseason, saying: "It's definitely a challenge and I'm loving it."

Bears general manger Ryan Poles on Thursday announced several promotions involving the team's scouting staff and football administration department.

Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and defensive coordinator Alan Williams will attend the inaugural NFL Coach and Front Office Accelerator Program early next week in Atlanta.

Speaking to the media, Bears offensive position coaches discussed running back David Montgomery's determination to improve, receiver Darnell Mooney's hunger and more.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the importance of team captains, the best players drafted by the Bears after the seventh round and if this year's Week 14 bye is the latest in Bears history.

The ball skills that second-round pick Kyler Gordon demonstrated at Washington were on display during the Bears' first two OTA practices Monday and Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at Halas Hall, three individuals who have been working closely with Justin Fields raved about the Bears' second-year quarterback.

The Bears on Tuesday signed third-round pick Velus Jones Jr., an explosive receiver and return specialist, to a four-year contract. The team has now signed nine of its 11 draft choices.

Check out Tuesday's action from the practice fields as the Bears continue the first week of Organized Team Activities at Halas Hall.

ESPN analyst Matt Bowen thinks that the Bears and second-round pick Jaquan Brisker, a safety from Penn State, are a perfect fit, likening Brisker's playing style to Bills All-Pro safety Micah Hyde.

The Bears on Tuesday signed tackle Shon Coleman and waived punter Ryan Winslow. Coleman, 30, has appeared in 23 NFL games with 16 starts in two seasons with the Browns in 2016-17.

Veterans and rookies practiced together for the first time Monday as the Bears conducted the first of nine voluntary OTA workouts at Halas Hall.

The Bears on Monday signed sixth-round draft pick Zachary Thomas, a tackle from San Diego State, to a four-year contract. Thomas is the eighth of the Bears' 11 draft picks to sign his rookie contract.

Go behind the cameras to get an exclusive look at how the Bears created and filmed the video announcing the club's 2022 regular-season schedule with the help of a few players who used their artistic skills to draw logos of each opponent on the footballs used in the video.

Rookie offensive lineman Doug Kramer and former Bears quarterback Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Bears All Access Podcast.

Bears preseason and regular-season single-game tickets and suites for the 2022 season are on sale now.

The Bears' 2022 schedule, which was released Thursday at 7 p.m. (CT), features three prime-time games, 13 noon kickoffs and the most regular-season home contests in franchise history (9).

The Bears' 2022 regular-season schedule is revealed with help from QB Justin Fields, K Cairo Santos, RB David Montgomery, LS Patrick Scales, LB Roquan Smith and WR Darnell Mooney.

Check out when and where the Monsters of the Midway will take on their opponents this season with the help of footballs featuring hand-drawn NFL team logos used in the club's schedule release video.

The Bears' 2022 schedule has been unveiled. Check out these 12 fun facts, including the 11th prime-time contest in Green Bay in 12 years, the number of games against 2021 playoff teams and more.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer break down the most intriguing matchups in the Bears' upcoming 2022 season.

About two hours before releasing its complete 2022 schedule, the NFL announced that the Bears will open the season by hosting the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 11 at noon at Soldier Field.

With the 2022 NFL schedule being released Thursday at 7 p.m. (CT), take a capsule look at the Bears' regular-season opponents, including all-time series, last meeting and more.

The Bears have bolstered their offense by signing veteran receivers Dante Pettis and Tajae Sharpe to one-year contracts.

Bears long-time head equipment manager Tony Medlin on Thursday was honored with The Salvation Army's prestigious Others Award at its Annual Civic Luncheon.

The Bears on Thursday signed quarterback Nathan Peterman to a one-year contract. The four-year veteran has appeared in 10 career NFL games with the Bills (2017-18) and Raiders (2019-21).

The Bears on Thursday claimed tight end Rysen John off waivers from the Giants and waived tight end Jesper Horsted with a failed physical designation.

The unusual transition from wide receiver to defensive end that Dominique Robinson made in college originated with a photograph the Bears fifth-round pick took with his friend, Jamal Davis, after a Miami-Akron game in 2018.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the top undrafted free agents in Bears history, the quarterbacks who participated in rookie minicamp and punters the Bears have drafted.

The Bears on Monday signed six players who participated in their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis: LB Christian Albright, S Jon Alexander, LS Antonio Ortiz, DE Carson Taylor, S A.J. Thomas and RB De'Montre Tuggle.

21-year-old Bears fan and stroke survivor Javier Bolanos got a surprise visit to Halas Hall and a chance to meet his favorite player, LB Roquan Smith.

69 players, including the Bears' 2022 draft class, were on the fields at Halas Hall this weekend for three days of rookie minicamp practices.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy spoke to the media during rookie minicamp Sunday about his first impression of third-round draft pick Velus Jones Jr., quarterback Justin Fields' ongoing development and more.

Defensive coordinator Alan Williams believes that Bears top draft pick Kyler Gordon possesses the traits and mentally to excel in the NFL, citing the cornerback's size, speed, athleticism and temperament.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy addresses the media following day three of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Bears rookies Doug Kramer, Zachary Thomas and Trenton Gill speak to the media following day three of rookie minicamp on Sunday.

Bears draft picks Venus Jones Jr. and Trestan Ebner and undrafted free agent Savon Scarver are expected to provide depth and generate competition in the return game after excelling in that role in college.

Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall after the second practice of rookie minicamp.

Defensive coordinator Alan Williams addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall after the second practice of rookie minicamp.

Rookie offensive guard Ja'Tyre Carter speaks with the media Saturday before the second rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Rookie offensive tackle Braxton Jones speaks with the media Saturday before the second rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Rookie defensive end Dominique Robinson speaks with the media Saturday before the second rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Bears rookie second-round pick Jaquan Brisker considers himself a throwback from another era, telling reporters at the team's rookie minicamp Friday: "I feel like I'm an old-school safety."

The Bears have signed seven of their 11 draft picks to four-year contracts. All seven were selected last Saturday on Day 3 of the draft with picks that the Bears acquired in four trades that day.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the Bears kicked off their first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Appearing on the radio Friday morning, Bears general manager Ryan Poles reiterated his unwavering commitment to quarterback Justin Fields, saying that his level of belief in the second-year pro is "sky high."

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media Friday after practice on Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

The Bears on Friday announced the signings of 16 undrafted free agents. Inside the story features short bios of the 16 prospects, who will begin competing for roster spots at this weekend's rookie minicamp.

Former Bears star cornerback Charles Tillman spoke to almost 70 NFL hopefuls at Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall, advising them to learn their playbooks and what's required of them to succeed in the NFL.

Rookie defensive back Jaquan Brisker speaks with the media Friday before the first rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Rookie defensive back Kyler Gordon addresses the media Friday before practice on Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. addresses the media Friday before the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Rookie running back Trestan Ebner speaks with the media Friday before the first rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

The Bears will conduct their rookie minicamp Friday through Sunday at Halas Hall, with a non-contact practice each day. A total of 69 prospects are scheduled to participate, including all 11 draft picks and 16 undrafted free agents.

Hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer are joined by Bears assistant general manger Ian Cunningham to recap free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft on the Bears All Access Podcast.

The Bears drafted four prospects they had evaluated at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., including small-school offensive linemen Braxton Jones (Southern Utah) in the fifth round and Ja'Tyre Carter (Southern) in the seventh.

No one benefitted more from the extra year of eligibility that college players were granted due to COVID-19 than receiver Velus Jones Jr., who more than doubled his career totals in 2021 and was ultimately drafted by the Bears.

Jeff Joniak catches up with Bears general manager Ryan Poles following the 2022 NFL Draft.

In advance of this weekend's rookie minicamp, the Bears assigned jersey numbers to their 11 draft picks, including second-round picks Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker.

The Bears on Wednesday claimed receiver Chris Finke off waivers from the Chiefs.