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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
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Jackson went to the Rams last year on a major free-agent deal thinking it was a new chapter in his career, only for it to essentially end two weeks into the season. After landing with the Bears, though, he feels “everything fell in the right place.”
Ask Johnson about putting Williams center in the preseason game Sunday against the Bills, and he’ll point to a play that decidedly didn’t work.
Smith was among three players competing for the starting cornerback spot opposite Jaylon Johnson.
Bears give QB Tyson Bagent a 2-year contract extension – Chicago Sun-Times
Bagent is the Bears’ second-stringer.
Bears morning report: Theo Benedet emerges from the unknown – Chicago Sun-Times
The second-year tackle has a chance to start, though he likely trails veteran Braxton Jones.
Chicago Bears: Injuries to make Friday’s lineup interesting – Chicago Tribune
The starters are playing Friday at Kansas City, but Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson needs to play it smart with some key defensive players missing.
Bears sign QB Tyson Bagent to 2-year extension: What it means for him and the team – The Athletic
Bagent’s extension solidifies his role as the primary backup to Caleb Williams and keeps him with Chicago through the 2027 season.
Why Caleb Williams’ preseason TD pass could be a sign of things to come for Bears – The Athletic
With an improved line, plenty of weapons and a proven play caller, Williams is being pushed to play point guard, not superhero.
Ben Johnson calls Andy Reid ‘the GOAT’ of NFL coaches – 670
Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed his admiration for Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ahead of the teams meeting Friday evening in Kansas City in their preseason finale.
Theo Benedet as a Chicago Bears starter: What are the odds? – SI
In numerous ways the percentages say the undrafted player in his second season can’t be an NFL starter but there are always exceptions to the longest odds.
Bears sign veteran running back Royce Freeman – 670
The Bears on Wednesday signed veteran running back Royce Freeman and placed rookie running back Deion Hankins (quad) on season-ending injured reserve.
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