The Bear’s Den, August 29, 2025

The Bear’s Den, August 29, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Micah Parsons is coming but Bears should be celebrating a departure – SI

Analysis: The Green Bay Packers may have acquired Micah Parsons but they also just got rid of a player who has long been a complete thorn in the Bears’ rear ends.

Bears’ offensive line faces challenging 2025 outlook after Micah Parsons trade – SI

The Chicago Bears’ offensive line will have their work cut out for them during the 2025 NFL season.

Packers pull a page out of Chicago’s 2018 playbook with Micah Parsons trade – SI

Seven years ago, the Chicago Bears rocked the NFL world with a blockbuster trade for a pass rusher. Now, the Green Bay Packers have done the same.

Hey, Bears fans, don’t let a strong preseason interfere with wise thinking when it comes to wagering – Chicago Sun-Times

Bet on it: Handicappers warn about preseason blowouts, urge calm with new coach Johnson, still-developing Williams

Bad news for Bears: Micah Parsons traded to rival Packers – Chicago Sun-Times

The former Cowboys star has 52½ sacks in four seasons.

Bears put DE Austin Booker on injured reserve – Chicago Sun-Times

He’s eligible to return after at least four games.

Call it the grit principle: How the Bears spent training camp trying to build resilience – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears might have been the least resilient team in the NFL last year. Coach Ben Johnson spent training camp trying to change that.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Jerry Jones on trading Micah Parsons: “We need to stop the run” – NBC Sports

Cowboys fans, if you think today couldn’t get any worse, you were wrong.

During press conference, Jerry Jones repeatedly referred to Micah Parsons as “Michael” – NBC Sports

The Cowboys’ press conference regarding the Micah Parsons trade was a wild ride.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Micah Parsons Trade: Packers complete deal for Parsons, ink 4-year,$188M contract – Acme Packing Company

It actually happened.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Austin Booker: Chicago Bears place DE on injured reserve – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears placed defensive end Austin Booker on injured reserve, meaning he’s sidelined until at least Week 6.

NFL preview 2025: Rankings, division picks, award predictions, and more – SB Nation

Everything you need to know for the upcoming season.

Micah Parson shockingly traded to Packers – Windy City Gridiron

In what can only be described as idiotic, Jerry Jones has sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

[**Bears place Austin Booker...