The Bear’s Den, August 26, 2025

The Bear’s Den, August 26, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson building their working relationship in Year 1 together – Chicago Sun-Times

When the Bears interviewed head-coaching candidates in January — there were 17 of them — Poles wasn’t worried about how he would mesh with whomever they picked.

Bears down to 2 healthy RBs in practice – Chicago Sun-Times

They practiced Monday with only two healthy running backs: starter D’Andre Swift and backup Brittain Brown, whom the Bears signed two weeks ago.

Bears cut QB Austin Reed, 10 others – Chicago Sun-Times

Reed was the team’s fourth-string quarterback but could return on the practice squad.

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ creativity in pocket can be an asset, but he needs to tailor it to NFL game – Chicago Sun-Times

Holding out for big plays worked at USC, but everything closes faster in the NFL. Williams learned that the hard way as a rookie last season when he took 68 sacks.

Chicago Bears training camp rundown: Countdown to the final cutdown – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears began preparations in earnest Monday for their Sept. 8 season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

Trending after NFL preseason Week 3, including the Chiefs’ offensive fix – The Athletic

How teams, players and units are trending after preseason Week 3, as the Chiefs’ and Bears’ offenses shift in different directions

Chicago Bears injury situation at running back still looks bleak – SI

So few Bears backfield players suited up that they had to move a player from another position to take some handoffs as health and roster cuts took a toll.

Bears continue cutting roster to 53-man limit – 670

The Chicago Bears continued to trim their roster to the 53-man limit, with cuts due by 3 p.m. Tuesday and waiver claims set to begin Wednesday at noon.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Browns send Kenny Pickett to Raiders for a fifth-round pick – NBC Sports

Cleveland ultimately doesn’t go with four QBs on 53-man roster.

Trey Hendrickson on his future beyond this season: We’re taking one day at a time – NBC Sports

The Bengals star edge rusher is scheduled to become a free agent in March, having agreed to a revised one-year deal Monday.

YouTube TV, Fox face contract impasse at start of football season – NBC Sports

Every year, it seems, the approach of football season includes a significant carriage dispute that will potentially impact viewers.

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