The Bear’s Den, June 6, 2025

The Bear’s Den, June 6, 2025
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Bears offensive linemen trying out for wideout? Catch of the camp goes to right tackle? Ben Johnson is in the house.

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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BEARRRSSSS

Tyson Bagent’s inside look at how Ben Johnson tests Bears QBs - SI - The Chicago Bears head coach has been making sure his QB room is up on the offense and the best way to do it is with a hands-on approach.

Ben Johnson reveals his surprise players from Chicago Bears minicamp - SI - Four players who stood out to coach Ben Johnson at three-day minicamp probably weren’t names that are on the tip of your tongue, and all of them are youngsters.

Seth Rollins predicts big season for Caleb Williams and a slump for rival QB - 670 - Appearing on the “Up & Adams” show with Kay Adams, Chicago Bears fan and five-time WWE champion Seth Rollins made a bold prediction for the 2025 NFL season.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Steelers, finally - NBC Sports - Hall of Famer will sign contract, participate in minicamp.

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Lions' mindset is Super Bowl or bust - NBC Sports - The Lions have won the NFC North each of the past two seasons.

Lions don't expect Malcolm Rodriguez to return until November - NBC Sports - The Lions are planning to play a good chunk of the 2025 season without linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.

Harrison Phillips: J.J. McCarthy reminds me of Josh Allen understanding power he has to lead - NBC Sports - Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips had a front-row seat for quarterback Josh Allen's first few years in the league, as the two were in the same 2018 Bills draft class.

Matt LaFleur: Romeo Doubs looks great, looks like a specimen - NBC Sports - Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs had a rough season in 2024.

Dan Campbell: Frank Ragnow will be sorely missed, but the train rolls on - NBC Sports - While many around the league may have been surprised that 29-year-old Lions center Frank Ragnow elected to retire this week, his head coach was not.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Fights break out between players at Giants OTAs - NBC Sports - Fights between teammates are a fairly routine occurrence during padded training camp practices that feature contact, but they are a bit rarer when players are working without pads in non-contact OTAs.

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