The Bear’s Den, July - 18, 2025

Pic of me at the Antarctic Scott’s base for work 5 or so years ago. I like the claim the first Bears jersey on the continent lol. Christian Adams

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Handicapping Chicago Bears’ three-way or two-way tackle battle - 670 - Now that Ozzy Trapilo is signed and ready to start practices, the left tackle battle is against Kiran Amegadjie but Braxton Jones should be heard from at some point.

2025 NFL ‘Triplets’ rankings: Bengals reclaim top spot, Bears less than mid. - CBSSports - Chicago? It’s pretty incredible to be this high up the list and only be ranked 21st, 22nd or 23rd on every single ballot.

Turner, Trapilo reach deals with Bears on rookie contracts - 670 - Defensive tackle Shemar Turner and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo have reached agreements with the Bears on their rookie contracts, according to reports Thursday.

Pic of me at the Antarctic Scott’s base for work 5 or so years ago. I like the claim the first bears jersey on the continent lol. Christian Adams

Bears agree to terms with two second-round picks - Chicago Sun-Times - Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo will report to training camp Saturday.

Chicago Bears reach rookie deals with Shemar Turner, Ozzy Trapilo - 670 - Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo are now poised to begin Chicago Bears training camp on time, and that could be a sign that Luther Burden III soon might follow.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko: "No intentions" of Shemar Stewart returning to Aggies - NBC Sports - The headline at ESPN.com speaks in absolutes.

Steelers, T.J. Watt agree to three-year contract extension - NBC Sports - The dispute between Pittsburgh and Watt is over, as the edge rusher is set to become the highest-paid defensive player in league history.

Report: Cowboys dock Trevon Diggs $500,000 for not rehabbing with the team enough - NBC Sports - Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will lose $500,000 from his base salary for not rehabbing at the team facility enough.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

The Bear Essentials: Explaining My Quarterback Grading System - Windy City Gridiron - An introduction to the Quarterback grading system I will be using for the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears 2025 Offseason Superlatives: Cautiously Optimistic - Windy City Gridiron - Check out part 5 of our final Chicago Bears roundtable before training camp starts!

10 Chicago Bears Breakout Candidates For the 2025 Season - Windy City Gridiron - From the minute that head coach Ben Johnson stepped foot into Halas Hall, clear expectations for the 2025 season were laid out. Playoffs are expected, but it will take improvements all over the roster to fulfill that hope. Here are 10 breakout candidates for the Chicago Bears’ upcoming season.

Bears Sign OT Ozzy Trapilo To 4-Year Rookie Deal - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears have signed Trapilo, who will compete for the starting LT job.

2025 Chicago Bears Training Camp Battle: Tyrique Stevenson v Terell Smith - Windy City Gridiron - It’s a big year for Tyrique Stevenson if he’s going to be a part of the Bears moving forward.

Bears Sign DT Shemar Turner to 4-Year Deal - Windy City Gridiron - The first of three second round selections for the Bears have signed their initial rookie contracts after a league-wide stalemate took place over the last few months.

10 Most Important Bears of 2025: #2 Joe Thuney - Windy City Gridiron - For the 17th straight year, we’re bringing you who we believe will be the ten most important Chicago Bears for the upcoming season, and at number 2 is All-Pro Joe Thuney.

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