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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
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Young Bears roster goes with age over youth for team captains – SI
The Bears rank among the fewest teams in the league for players 29 and older but they’ll have all older captains except for Caleb Williams.
Jaylon Johnson hopes to play Bears’ opener vs. Vikings – 670
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson hopes to play his team’s season opener next Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings, this after dealing with a groin injury.
Bears name 5 captains for 2025 season – 670
The Chicago Bears have named five captains for the 2025 regular season, and will feature one rotating weekly captain, head coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
Braxton Jones named Bears’ starter at left tackle – 670
The Chicago Bears have named Braxton Jones, their three-year starter at left tackle, back to that top position, this following an offseason evaluation at that position.
Johnson has scored 30 or more points against Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores every time he has called plays against him.
Johnson, who missed all of training camp with a groin injury and still wasn’t 100% as he spoke to reporters Tuesday, also addressed whether his absence had something to do with dissatisfaction about his contract.
Bears coach Ben Johnson chose Jones over Kiran Amegadjie, Theo Benedet and Ozzy Trapilo to start against the Vikings on Monday.
It’s a smaller circle of leadership than last season, when Matt Eberflus had eight captains.
Jaylon Johnson: Chicago Bears CB aiming to play in opener – Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Bears secondary may get a boost with Jaylon Johnson “doing everything I can to play” in Week 1, while Tyrique Stevenson says he’s ready to step up.
Chicago Bears roster by the numbers: Improved O-line for Caleb Williams – The Athletic
As the Bears open the 2025 season, how does their roster stack up? How experienced is it, and how much better does it look than 2024?
POLISH SAUSAGE
Justin Fields on facing Steelers, Aaron Rodgers: There’s no storyline for me – NBC Sports
Justin Fields said Tuesday he “considered” a return to Pittsburgh.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Aaron Glenn on Aaron Rodgers’ departure: It’s not relevant to right now – NBC Sports
The Jets signed Justin Fields to replace Rodgers, with the quarterbacks each playing their former team Sunday.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Bears announce five captains for 2025 season – Windy City Gridiron
The Bears announced their team captains for the 2025 season on Tuesday, choosing five players for the role.
10 Bears Takes Heading Into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Regular Season – Windy City Gridiron
Although the Bears don’t play until Monday night, the eve of the regular season is upon us. Here’s 10 Bears thoughts about the upcoming season.
Anonymous NFL Coaches and Executives are Split on the Chicago Bears – Windy City Gridiron
The Athletic’s annual poll of NFL coaches and executives saw the Bears mentioned quite a bit.
NFL Power Rankings Week One Edition – Windy City Gridiron
With the season about to kick off, let’s take a shot at some NFL Power Rankings.
Chicago Bears Open Thread Question of the Day: Who scores the first touchdown? – Windy City Gridiron
Call your shot – who scores the first touchdown….and how does it look?
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