Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy.
The Bears and Bengals had a give-and-take practice, as both sides had really good and not-so-good plays put on tape for coaches to evaluate.
Today’s big left tackle battle was between Theo Benedet and Braxton Jones is a dogfight between two players competing hard for the job of holding down the fort until Ozzy Trapilo is healthy enough to return.
BEARSSSSSS – LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATES
Bengals
QB Joe Burrow preaches urgency; Caleb Williams should listen
Burrow is no longer the cigar-smoking hotshot who won the Heisman Trophy before being drafted No. 1 overall. Amazingly, he’s turning 30 in December. Time, then, is of the essence.
Bears QB Caleb Williams ends choppy day with interception as Bengals’ pass rush hounds him
Choppy, however, does not mean all bad. There was some good as well. And some spectacular.
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase touts ‘aggressive’ Jaylon Johnson after joint practice
The Bears cornerback played Chase, who is just two years removed from leading the league in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, close during the joint practice.
Montez Sweat sees the growth in Darnell Wright’s game
Montez Sweat has been teammates with Darnell Wright for three seasons now and he’s seen the growth in the right tackle as 2026 approaches.
Rome Odunze working on contested catches to ‘stress’ the defense
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has been working on separation and contested catches in hopes of putting more stress on the defense in 2026.
Bears training camp report: Joint practice with Bengals
The Bears participated in a joint practice with the Bengals Thursday in Cincinnati in advance of Saturday night’s preseason game. Here’s what transpired.
POLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL
A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts speak for the first time since Brown’s departure
Because who doesn’t like drama.
Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem carted off with leg injury
Preseason injuries suck.
Fernando Mendoza throws pick-six, leads Raiders to three points
Rookies gonna rookie.
C.J. Stroud leads Texans to TD on his one series
Stroud was OK, not spectacular, but the Texans 1’s were able to score on the Raider’s 2’s.
Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright enters college transfer portal
Nothing encapsulates the current chaos in college football like this — Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright has entered the college transfer portal, via Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
49ers re-sign RB Khalil Herbert, place Patrick Taylor on IR
Our old friend gets another week in the sun.
KNOW THINE ENEMY – OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWS
Jonathan Gannon’s 2023 Cardinals defense prioritized zone over everything else
Can Ben Johnson attack a zone defense? Yes. Yes he can.
Lions try out 2 veteran guards, including former Detroit 1st-round pick
Perhaps he got better with age?
Vikings-Ravens Joint Practice: Day Two Report
Our friends at DailyNorseman spill the beans on the practice.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Left Tackle Struggles, Red Zone Success, and More at Bears-Bengals Joint Practice
Bears Caleb Williams and T.J. Edwards talk after the joint practice (Open Thread)
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