The Bear’s Den, June 25, 2025

The Bear’s Den, June 25, 2025
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Aaron Rodgers says this year is likely his last in the NFL. Try not to mourn, Bears fans

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Pinning down some expectations on coach Ben Johnson in first season with Caleb Williams, Bears - Chicago Sun-Times - The hype for Johnson, much like it was for Williams last season, is sky high. What’s realistic and what would be meaningful in his first season?

Possible new stadiums for Chicago sports teams - The Bears, Fire and White Sox are in the market for new homes, while the Blackhawks and Sky eye expanding their footprint in Chicago.

Chicago Bears’ offseason summed up in one powerful word by FOX Sports - SI - The Chicago Bears had a busy offseason, which was described in one word by FOX Sports.

Uncomfortable truth about Chicago Bears defense and opposing QBs - SI - It’s being said the Bears won the offseason with all of their offensive upgrades but their defense also needs to prove something.

Rating the best Bears backups on one of NFC’s deeper teams - SI - Analysis: Through building a team, the Bears appear to have established one of the deeper benches and here are their most effective backups ranked.

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Aaron Rodgers: I don't want the attention, when I'm done playing you won't see me - NBC Sports - Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to retire after this season, and he says that once he's done playing, he's done being seen in public.

Aaron Rodgers will work out in Malibu with Steelers players - NBC Sports - Aaron Rodgers didn't have much time to practice with the Steelers before they wrapped up their offseason program, but the quarterback will get some more reps in with his teammates before training camp.

Aaron Rodgers: I'm pretty sure this is it - NBC Sports - Rodgers said in a Tuesday interview on the Pat McAfee show that his career will likely come to an end after the 2025 season.

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Diontae Johnson expects Kenny Pickett to win starting job - NBC Sports - The Browns have four quarterbacks competing for the starting job.

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Ranking all 32 NFL teams’ quarterback outlook for the next 5 years - Windy City Gridiron - We examine all 32 NFL teams and look at their quarterback situation over the next five years.

Examining Caleb Williams Passer Rating - Windy City Gridiron -...