The Bear’s Den, July 16, 2025

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Most of the NFL’s second-round picks still haven’t signed — and three are Bears selections - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears rookies are set to report to training camp Saturday.

Luke Newman: Can versatile rookie OL make Chicago Bears roster? - Chicago Tribune - Two years ago, Luke Newman was playing at Holy Cross. Now he’ll head into training camp with the Chicago Bears. Here’s what Newman needs to prove.

Big bucks for Sauce make Jaylon Johnson’s contract look like bargain - SI - Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner got a deal so high it makes the deal the Bears signed Jaylon Johnson to in 2024 look like a really low rate.

Chicago Bears 2025 position preview: Linebackers - ChicagoBears.com - Writer Gabby Hajduk previews the Bears’ linebackers, who are highlighted by returning captains Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Kyle Juszczyk: Christian McCaffrey looks "incredible" and will "change everything" for 49ers - NBC Sports - The 49ers had a lot of change after a 6-11 season.

Cleveland asks judge to halt all work on new Browns stadium in Brook Park - NBC Sports - Cleveland had hoped to use The Art Modell Law to keep the Browns from leaving downtown for Brook Park.

Arch Manning: I'm just focused on this season, not the 2026 NFL draft - NBC Sports - Manning is the betting favorite to go first overall, but he is undecided on whether he will enter the draft.

Inside the Trey Smith deal - NBC Sports - Contract fully guarantees $70M, as a practical matter.

Chiefs, Trey Smith agree to four-year contract - NBC Sports - Smith and Kansas City have agreed to a long-term deal before the franchise-tagged deadline on Tuesday afternoon.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

The Mac & Read Show: Bears Prepping for Training Camp - Windy City Gridiron - Talking Chicago Sports and Pop Culture!

Bears Rookie Colston Loveland Shares Injury Update From Youth Football Camp - BN - Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland updates his health status before heading to training camp.

Chicago Bears 2025 Offseason Superlatives: Slept-on Move - Windy City Gridiron - Check out part 3 of our final Chicago Bears roundtable before training camp starts!

Bears TE Colston Loveland Gives Shoulder Injury Update, Training Camp Status - Windy City Gridiron - Bears rookie TE Colston Loveland commented on the status of his recovery from shoulder sugery.

10 Most Important Bears of 2025: #4 Jaylon Johnson - 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 4 is Chicago’s Pro Bowl corner.

2025 Chicago Bears Training Camp Battle: Jonathan Owens vs Elijah Hicks - Windy City Gridiron - This main sub at safety may play an important role depending on the healthy of their starters.

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