The Bear’s Den, October 30, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 30, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears’ top 4 WRs — Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus, Luther Burden — on long injury list – Chicago Sun-Times

Those four and starting running back D’Andre Swift didn’t practice Wednesday, and top cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was limited.

Leadership issues continue to plague Bears – Chicago Sun-Times

After the Bears had penalty issues yet again on Sunday, coach Ben Johnson all but threw his hands up and put the onus on his players and presumably team leaders to solve the problem.

Can the Chicago Bears fix their penalty issues? – Chicago Tribune

Can the Chicago Bears fix their penalty issues? Is Caleb Williams’ recent play cause for concern? The Tribune’s writers tackle this week’s pressing questions.

Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold examples of Caleb Williams’ ‘potentially monstrous’ payoff for Bears – The Athletic

Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen take a measured look at the Bears QB on the latest episode of “The Athletic Football Show.”

Bears sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a pest from their past – Chicago Sun-Times

He’ll play slot cornerback.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Chicago Bears sign ‘fiery’ veteran DB – Chicago Tribune

C.J. Gardner-Johnson comes to Chicago with a reputation for poking the bear, so to speak. The veteran defensive back says people can call it whatever they like.

Chicago Bears Q&A: Can Caleb Williams break through? – Chicago Tribune

Can Caleb Williams turn things around with other second-year QBs flourishing? How to fix red-zone woes? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.

Bears add C.J. Gardner-Johnson to injury-depleted secondary – The Athletic

Gardner-Johnson played three seasons under Dennis Allen in New Orleans from 2019-2021 and also overlapped with Ben Johnson in Detroit.

Ben Johnson thinks Bears can rein in new DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson – SI

Bears coach says they’re aware of defensive acquisition’s past but will lean on their veterans in the locker room to make it work.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Kellen Moore: We plan to start Tyler Shough for the rest of the season – NBC Sports

The Saints made a quarterback change this week and they’re hoping it will be the final one they make this season.

Lamar Jackson has no injury designation for Thursday night – NBC Sports

Lamar Jackson is set to return from his hamstring injury on Thursday night.

Jets will trade CB Michael Carter to Eagles for WR John Metchie – NBC Sports

The Jets and Eagles are making a trade.

Commanders expect full practices for Jayden Daniels all week – NBC Sports

Daniels did...