The Bear’s Den, October 8, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 8, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Nearly a year after the Fail Mary, all eyes on CB Tyrique Stevenson as Bears visit Commanders – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears and Stevenson need a turnaround. It’s the difference of millions of dollars ahead for Stevenson, and the team wants the pick it spent on him — No. 56 overall in 2023 — to bring back a strong return.

Bears’ Jake Moody ready to kick if Cairo Santos can’t go – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears are the rare team with two kickers. On Monday night, they might have to use the backup.

Ben Johnson’s bye-week review shows Bears ‘not firing on all cylinders yet’ – Chicago Sun-Times

The evaluation of his offense produced more negative reviews than positive ones.

Bears 1st and 10: More of the same? Maybe not – Chicago Sun-Times

It’s a small sample size, but evidence indicates 2-2 Bears are better than they were at the same point in 2024.

Austin Booker: Chicago Bears open DE’s return-to-practice window – Chicago Tribune

Having a healthy Austin Booker in the mix could give Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen more creative options in pass-rushing situations.

Chicago Bears: Kyler Gordon says he will play vs. Commanders – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon said he will play Monday against the Washington Commanders after missing the first four games due to injury.

Scars from Hail Mary pass not evident claim Ben Johnson’s Bears – SI

Hail Mary loss to Jayden Daniels just another game in Chicago history at this point, like DJ Moore’s eight catches for 230 yards against Washington.

Bears are set to get key reinforcements back from injury – 670

The Bears are set to welcome back nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and other key reinforcements against the Commanders on Monday Night Football.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Jets’ aggressive response to former employee’s lawsuit may have gone a little too far – NBC Sports

The Jets have responded to a hand grenade with a nuclear warhead.

Jerry Jones has until Friday to appeal his fine, and it’s expected he will – NBC Sports

The NFL fined Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for giving fans the middle finger during the team’s Week 5 road win over the Jets.

Cardinals fine coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for sideline interaction with Emari Demercado – NBC Sports

NFL will take no separate action against Cardinals coach.

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