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With the retirement of Frank Ragnow, the NFC power equation shifts yet again
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Why backup QB Case Keenum might become Bears’ secret weapon - Chicago Sun-Times - Keenum will help starter Caleb Williams’ education, which continues at mandatory minicamp this week.
Case Keenum: Chicago Bears QB a resource for Caleb Williams - Chicago Tribune - Case Keenum thought his NFL career might be over at age 37. Then the Chicago Bears called.
Ben Johnson went through a humbling time, and it led to his meteoric NFL rise - The Athletic - Six years after he was out of work in the NFL, Johnson is the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Ranking the NFC North offensive lines: Can the Chicago Bears leap to the top? - SI - The Detroit Lions fielded the most dominant offensive line in their division in 2024, but two key pieces of that unit will not return in 2025.
Will Jauqan Brisker be a Chicago Bear after 2025? - 247 Sports - With Kyler Gordon and Joe Thuney getting extensions this offseason, there is another big piece to the Bears that needs an extension: safety Jaquan Brisker.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Could huge Lions loss flip the NFC North toward Chicago Bears? - SI - With Frank Ragnow’s sudden retirement, Detroit’s offensive line looks nothing like it did in the past and suddenly anything looks possible in the division for the Bears.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley is Madden NFL 26 cover athlete - Chicago Sun-Times - Barkley’s sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year’s Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear.
Saquon Barkley lands Madden 26 cover - NBC Sports - Barkley's famous backwards hurdle over a Jaguars defender will be featured on this year's edition of the video game.
49ers announce trade for Bryce Huff - NBC Sports - Eagles move on from 2024 free-agent signing.
Sam Darnold throws two interceptions in 7-on-7 session before media - NBC Sports - In March, the Seahawks made a calculated decision to trade quarterback Geno Smith and to sign quarterback Sam Darnold
Detroit Lions dealt a blow as Frank Ragnow retires, opens up NFC North - Windy City Gridiron - Surprising news today as Frank Ragnow announces his retirement.
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