The Bear’s Den, August 13, 2025

The Bear’s Den, August 13, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Chicago Bears: News on Soldier Field, move to Arlington Heights – Chicago Tribune

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field, including a new domed lakefront stadium or move to Arlington Heights.

Which Bears will get the ball in new coach Ben Johnson’s offense? Here are the top five – Chicago Sun-Times

The good news is there should be enough opportunities to go around. Johnson’s Lions led the NFL in plays run last season, and he’s a balanced play-caller.

Bears morning report: Some separation in the left tackle battle – Chicago Sun-Times

Braxton Jones and Ozzy Trapilo are fighting for the starting spot.

Was Caleb Williams’ dad right to be worried about the Bears? New book suggests so – The Athletic

Author Seth Wickersham spent three years studying what makes a QB succeed. The result is a fascinating study in both scheme and psychology.

Bears stock report: Montez Sweat, Jaquan Brisker up; passing game down – The Athletic

Whose stock is up, and who needs to pick it up for the Bears with four weeks to go until Week 1? A training camp stock report.

Bears add depth in secondary with 4 new signings

The Bears have added to their secondary with four new signings amid a flurry of roster moves Tuesday. The Bears signed defensive backs Millard Bradford, Mekhi Garner, Kaleb Hayes and Mark Perry.

Chicago Bears announce roster moves

The Chicago Bears on Tuesday signed four players, waived three others and placed defensive back Shaun Wade on injured reserve.

Bears rookie diaries with Ruben Hyppolite II, Kyle Monangai – Week 3

Bears fourth-round pick Ruben Hyppolite II — a linebacker from Maryland — and seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai — a running back from Rutgers — share their training camp experiences exclusively on ChicagoBears.com.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Jets QB Justin Fields says he has learned to ignore outside criticism – Chicago Sun-Times

“I just let people be and let them speak,” Fields said after a joint practice with the Giants on Tuesday. “That’s not going to affect me whatsoever.” But it used to, he acknowledged.

There’s “no update” on Matthew Stafford – NBC Sports

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was supposed to practice on Monday as he eases his way back from a back problem.

Anthony Richardson: Dislocated pinkie feeling better every day – NBC Sports

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had to leave last Thursday’s preseason game with a dislocated right pinkie after taking a hit from Ravens edge...