The Bear’s Den, November 6, 2025

The Bear’s Den, November 6, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears opt for slow and steady approach as roster issues remain, and this time it makes sense – Chicago Sun-Times

If everything goes right the rest of this season and in the upcoming offseason, perhaps Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson are having a different conversation this time next year.

Caleb Williams doesn’t believe in ‘slouch games,’ but he can’t dominate only bad pass defenses – Chicago Sun-Times

Four of the eight teams the Bears have played this season have a pass defense that ranks in the bottom five in the NFL.

Bears injury report: RB D’Andre Swift returns and vows to play vs. Giants – Chicago Sun-Times

Safety Kevin Byard (back/ankle), linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), receiver DJ Moore (hip/groin), receiver Rome Odunze (ankle/heel) and defensive end Dominique Robinson (ankle) were also out.

Bears GM Ryan Poles talks trade deadline, new DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, more – Chicago Sun-Times

It was a relatively quiet trade deadline for Poles, who took big swings in the past, but he likes where the Bears stand at 5-3.

Chicago Bears: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka feels ‘blessed’ to join defense – Chicago Tribune

Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on joining the Chicago Bears: “I’m trying to just find my identity with this team and fit in where I can.”

Ben Johnson: Chicago Bears coach sees ‘big picture’ at trade deadline – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles made calls on every imaginable player before the NFL trade deadline. Ultimately, he and coach Ben Johnson took a long-view approach.

Bears’ Ben Johnson Says His Son Excitedly Jumped, Broke His Foot During Preseason – SI

Ben Johnson’s passion for football seemingly runs in the family.

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Everything You Need to Know About the New Bears Defensive End – BN

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has an opportunity to pick up some snaps and make some plays with the Chicago Bears defense.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Frankie Luvu says he won’t change the way he plays after third hip-drop fine – NBC Sports

The NFL initially suspended the Commanders linebacker, but he won his appeal on Tuesday.

Laveranues Coles is now a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – NBC Sports

Former NFL receiver Laveranues Coles has a new calling.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 9 vs Cincinnati Bengals – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears’ Sackwatch is still looking pretty good this season as @wiltfongjr only has 2 sacks to breakdown.

[**Bears vs. Giants Injury Report: T.J. Edwards, Kevin...