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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
If everything goes right the rest of this season and in the upcoming offseason, perhaps Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson are having a different conversation this time next year.
Four of the eight teams the Bears have played this season have a pass defense that ranks in the bottom five in the NFL.
Bears injury report: RB D’Andre Swift returns and vows to play vs. Giants – Chicago Sun-Times
Safety Kevin Byard (back/ankle), linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), receiver DJ Moore (hip/groin), receiver Rome Odunze (ankle/heel) and defensive end Dominique Robinson (ankle) were also out.
Bears GM Ryan Poles talks trade deadline, new DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, more – Chicago Sun-Times
It was a relatively quiet trade deadline for Poles, who took big swings in the past, but he likes where the Bears stand at 5-3.
Chicago Bears: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka feels ‘blessed’ to join defense – Chicago Tribune
Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on joining the Chicago Bears: “I’m trying to just find my identity with this team and fit in where I can.”
Ben Johnson: Chicago Bears coach sees ‘big picture’ at trade deadline – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles made calls on every imaginable player before the NFL trade deadline. Ultimately, he and coach Ben Johnson took a long-view approach.
Bears’ Ben Johnson Says His Son Excitedly Jumped, Broke His Foot During Preseason – SI
Ben Johnson’s passion for football seemingly runs in the family.
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Everything You Need to Know About the New Bears Defensive End – BN
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has an opportunity to pick up some snaps and make some plays with the Chicago Bears defense.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Frankie Luvu says he won’t change the way he plays after third hip-drop fine – NBC Sports
The NFL initially suspended the Commanders linebacker, but he won his appeal on Tuesday.
Laveranues Coles is now a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – NBC Sports
Former NFL receiver Laveranues Coles has a new calling.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 9 vs Cincinnati Bengals – Windy City Gridiron
The Bears’ Sackwatch is still looking pretty good this season as @wiltfongjr only has 2 sacks to breakdown.
Bears vs. Giants Injury Report: T.J. Edwards, Kevin Byard III DNP – Windy City Gridiron
The Bears’ first official injury report for Sunday’s game against the Giants. @ryandroste with the latest.
NFL “STEP Differential” Week 9 2025 – Windy City Gridiron
Tracking every NFL team’s health with the STEP [Sack + Turnover + Explosive Play] Differential
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