The Bear’s Den, September 4, 2025

The Bear’s Den, September 4, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Pressure? Bears’ Caleb Williams knows all about it — and, so far, has handled it just fine – Chicago Sun-Times

We can talk about new coach Ben Johnson, a rejiggered offensive line and a purportedly deeper, better roster all we want, but as soon as the Bears’ opener arrives Monday night, it’s back to being a Williams story.

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson practices for 1st time since start of training camp – Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson hurt his groin in July.

Bears coach Ben Johnson is teaching QB Caleb Williams everything he should’ve learned last season – Chicago Sun-Times

Every time Williams talks about something Johnson has illuminated for him, it’s another strike against former coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Now, with the expertise and “hard coaching” he always wanted, Williams feels like he’s miles ahead mentally going into Year 2.

Column: Chicago Bears expecting big jump from Caleb Williams – Chicago Bears

Ben Johnson’s job is to bring the Chicago Bears out of the abyss, and Caleb Williams is as talented of a quarterback prospect as the club has ever had.

Bears move $8 million in salary cap space to future years with Jaylon Johnson restructure – NBC Sports

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson said yesterday that a groin injury prevented him from practicing in training camp, and his absence from the practice field had nothing to do with his contract.

Bears cap maneuvering could foreshadow adding help but not much – SI

The reported restructuring of Jaylon Johnson’s deal allows the Bears to add a lower-cost free agent and meet operating costs for the season, but doesn’t help for a bigger signing.

Jaquan Brisker’s return puts Bears secondary closer to full strength – SI

After a departure from practice last week and last year’s season-ending concussion, the Bears safety is ready to reunite with the entire secondary.

Ben Johnson: ‘There’s no reason why we can’t win this year’ – 670

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said his focus for his debut game is on preparation this week, this while expressing optimism for his first year on the job.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Walter Payton Man of the Year changes rules to ensure compliance with nonprofit laws – NBC Sports

The NFL has changed its rules for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year to ensure the charities founded by the players it honors are following nonprofit laws, Jason Wolf of the Arizona Republic reports.

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