The Bear’s Den, November 21, 2025

The Bear’s Den, November 21, 2025
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WE WANT YOU!

Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo!

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson practices in full, ‘looks like he hasn’t missed a step’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson is recovering from a groin injury.

Chicago Bears: CB Jaylon Johnson upgraded – Chicago Tribune

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson took part in a full practice Thursday for the first time since the Chicago Bears opened his 21-day window for a return from injured reserve.

Jaylon Johnson has full practice as new Bears injury concern surfaces – SI

The Chicago Bears had their first full practice from cornerback Jaylon Johnson since Week 2 but now there are other issues on their health front.

Bears’ plan for dealing with Aaron Rodgers can involve physicality – SI

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has experience beating the Steelers QB while with New Orleans and it’s not a complicated formula.

For rookie Luther Burden, earning the Bears’ trust ‘means everything’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Burden, the star Missouri receiver who was the first of three Bears second-round rookies, is only getting better. He’s playing more than ever, too.

NFL moves start time of Bears-Packers game at Lambeau Field – Chicago Sun-Times

The Week 14 game in Green Bay will get the late-afternoon treatment.

POLISH SAUSAGE

HBO-NFL Films documentary takes Bears fans behind scenes for making of ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ – Chicago Sun-Times

For the 40th anniversary of the one-hit wonder, the film delves into the genesis of the song, the production of the video and their impact on sports and entertainment.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

With hopes of playing vs. Bears, injured Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is limited in practice Thursday – Chicago Sun-Times

Rodgers practiced with a brace or cast on his non-throwing wrist, which has a fracture, and appears to be aiming to play Sunday at Soldier Field.

Josh Jacobs: MetLife Stadium surface is “definitely the worst” – NBC Sports

Packers running back Josh Jacobs suffering a knee injury on Sunday against the Giants, when his knee struck the turf at MetLife Stadium.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears Injury Report: All three starting linebackers miss practice again – Windy City Gridiron

Bad news on the Thursday inury report for the Bears as all 3 starting linebackers miss again, but they get their Pro Bowl corner back!

Bears vs Packers Week 14 game flexed to the late afternoon window – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears and Packers are getting a bigger audience for their Week 14 matchup, and @wiltfongjr has the details here.

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