The Bear’s Den, August 28, 2025

The Bear’s Den, August 28, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Unlike his work with Lions’ Jared Goff, Bears coach Ben Johnson starts from ground up with QB Caleb Williams – Chicago Sun-Times

It took time for Goff to click in Johnson’s offense in 2022, and he had several advantages over Williams as a seven-year veteran at the time. It’s a steep climb from Williams’ rookie season to Goff’s level.

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker leaves practice early – Chicago Sun-Times

It was the Bears’ last training camp practice.

The Bears tried to add RBs to push D’Andre Swift — but now he stands alone – Chicago Sun-Times

When players stopped stretching Tuesday and headed off to work with their position groups, D’Andre Swift stood alone. He was the only healthy Bears running back.

Former Bears CB Buster Skrine, on the lam from Canadian police, arrested in Georgia – Chicago Sun-Times

Skrine was arrested Wednesday morning in Roswell, Georgia, and charged with counts of criminal attempt to commit theft, deposit account fraud, identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud and theft by taking,

Chicago Bears: Jaquan Brisker exits practice with apparent injury – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears wrapped up their final practice of training camp Wednesday at Halas Hall. Safety Jaquan Brisker left early with an apparent injury.

Bears claim 2 players on waivers – 670

The Chicago Bears have claimed linebacker D’Marco Jackson and cornerback Jaylon Jones on waivers Wednesday, this a day after rosters formed to the 53-man limit.

Bears’ Johnson: Williams wants to leave a lasting legacy – 670

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson lauded the demeanor of second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, explaining that it’s why he elected to coach him hard in training camp.

Ben Johnson praises Bears’ organizational ‘structure’ – 670

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised the structure presented in the organization as part of why he accepted the job and believes in the chance for a fast start to his tenure.

Chicago Bears announce roster moves – ChicagoBears.com

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday claimed two players off waivers, released two others and signed 15 players to the practice squad.

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Bears guard talks Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagement – Chicago Sun-Times

Thuney smiled when asked if he had any advice for the couple.

2025 NFL Team Salary Cap Tracker – Spotrack.com

A real-time look at the 2025 salary cap totals for each NFL team, including estimated cap space.

Terry McLaurin on concerns about receivers over 30: There are outliers – NBC Sports

During wide receiver...