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Justin Fields looks good in navy and orange #Bears
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Don’t mind us, we’ll just be staring at these photos of Justin Fields practicing in a Bears uniform for the first time.
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REPORT: Bears have called Texans about Deshaun Watson trade bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

REPORT: Bears have called Texans about Deshaun Watson trade

Buckle your seatbelt, Bears fans. It appears Chicago is, in fact, in the race to land Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in what would amount to one of the biggest trades in modern NFL history this...

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Former Bears great Devin Hester believes he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Former Bears great Devin Hester believes he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame

There's no doubt that Devin Hester is the best to ever return kicks. His track record and impact on the game speaks for itself. The former Bears great was electrifying whenever he had the ball in his...

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Exactly one week ago, the Chicago Bears traded up to draft Justin Fields with the 11th overall pick. And we’re still pinching ourselves.
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Good morning, #Bears fans! How are we feeling about this 2021 draft class?
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Choose your fighter #Bears
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We can’t stop staring at these photos of Justin Fields in his #Bears uniform
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Bears fans are not happy with Luke Getsy’s playcalling. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears Twitter fed up with Luke Getsy's playcalling vs. Packers

The Chicago Bears offense had a brutal first half against the Green Bay Packers, where they mustered just six points and failed to execute on some brutal drives. While penalties and miscues have...

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Bears fans are loving that Justin Fields already hates the Packers bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears fans are loving that Justin Fields already hates the Packers

As someone that was part of one of college football's biggest rivalries in Ohio State vs. Michigan, Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields knows a little something about the meaning of big-time...

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If the Bears can’t land Jim Harbaugh, Dave Wannstedt thinks they should hire Brian Daboll as head coach. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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It sounds like the Bears have a massive offer on the table for Deshaun Watson bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Louis Riddick says the Bears are the most attractive GM opening for one big reason: Justin Fields. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Louis Riddick on Bears' GM vacancy: 'That becomes job No. 1 that people would want'

The Chicago Bears cleaned house in firing general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy on Monday, leaving two big job openings up for grabs with the charter franchise of the NFL. Chicago...

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Aaron Rodgers might own the Bears. But Justin Fields owns the best-selling jersey in Wisconsin for the 2021 season. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Bears' Justin Fields had the top-selling jersey in Wisconsin

From the moment Justin Fields was drafted, Bears fans have been riding a high of excitement for arguably the best quarterback prospect they've ever had. It didn't take long for multiple Fields...

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NT Eddie Goldman dubbed the Bears' best-kept secret bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

NT Eddie Goldman dubbed the Bears' best-kept secret

The Chicago Bears were without one of their stalwarts on defense last season in nose tackle Eddie Goldman, who opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. But it sounds like Goldman will...

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Good news: It sounds like DT Akiem Hicks is staying with the Bears bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Good news: It sounds like DT Akiem Hicks is staying with the Bears

There's finally some good news for Chicago Bears fans regarding the future of defensive tackle Akiem Hicks. After rumors that the Bears were looking to trade or release Hicks to free up salary cap...

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Khalil Mack dubbed best edge rusher heading into 2021 season bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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REPORT: Bears reach agreement on trade for Khalil Mack usat.ly/2Q0S3tM
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Rome was built for Sundays #DaBears
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Bears rookie Justin Fields will have chance to earn starting QB job in training camp bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Justin Fields will have chance to earn Bears' starting QB job in training camp

It's been impossible to temper the excitement for the start of the Chicago Bears' 2021 season with the arrival of rookie quarterback Justin Fields, who has the chance to rewrite the decades-long...

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Bears QB Justin Fields is hard at work training this offseason. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

LOOK: Bears QB Justin Fields is back at work

The Chicago Bears aren't set to begin their offseason program until early April, but that hasn't stopped quarterback Justin Fields from training for the 2022 season. Fields' rookie season was a rocky...

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Bears WR Marquise Goodwin to compete in Olympic long jump qualifier on Friday bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Bears S Jaquan Brisker demanded accountability from NFL officials as Justin Fields continues to take hits that aren’t flagged. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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Sportsbooks believe Russell Wilson is headed to the Bears bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Sportsbooks believe Russell Wilson is headed to the Bears

The Russell-Wilson-to-the-Chicago-Bears hype train doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In fact, it's only gaining steam. Look no further than reports the Bears have made trading for...

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Is Devin Hester the greatest returner in NFL history? wp.me/p6OX2n-1Ntz
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Report: Bears have 'prioritized' trading for Russell Wilson bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Report: Bears have 'prioritized' trading for Russell Wilson

After weeks of countless rumors and speculation about who might be the next Chicago Bears quarterback, could the team finally be zeroing in on their target? According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad...

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Bears fans cautiously optimistic about potential to trade up for QB Justin Fields bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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Bears QB Justin Fields couldn’t get reps with the starters last offseason. Now, he’s getting pretty much every single rep. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Bears' Justin Fields getting almost every rep during offseason

One of the most frustrating aspects of Bears quarterback Justin Fields' rookie year happened before he even stepped out onto the field during the regular season. Former head coach Matt Nagy had...

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Good morning, Bears fans. How's everyone feeling the morning after?
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WATCH: Khalil Mack registers first sack, fumble recovery as a Chicago Bear usat.ly/2x0sWyn
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Report: Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears have 'zero interest' in a reunion bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Report: Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears have 'zero interest' in a reunion

The Chicago Bears are heading into the offseason with many questions surrounding the team. One of those questions is what will happen with quarterback position as Mitchell Trubisky is heading into...

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Bears fans, how are you feeling about Ryan Pace’s 2021 draft class so far? #NFLDraft2021
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Bears promote WR Tanner Gentry to active roster usat.ly/2f3kVnm
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Meet #Bears' 2022 draft class
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The general consensus among Bears fans is that Brian Daboll would be a good fit as coach while Leslie Frazier should be shown the door. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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Bears fans like the idea of Justin Fields and Brian Daboll in Chicago. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears fans are loving the idea of Brian Daboll with Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears are in the middle of their search for a new head coach after firing Matt Nagy last week. They've cast a wide net of candidates for the job, ranging from former head coaches to...

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Bears LB Roquan Smith is about to get paid. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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Justin Fields has been hard at work this offseason, including recently training with Colin Kaepernick. See the video here: bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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Allen Robinson planning offseason training workouts with Bears WRs wp.me/p6OX2n-1OWy
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Coming this fall to Soldier Field @CALEBcsw #DaBears
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Bears fans are worried Justin Fields isn’t the guy. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears Twitter is worried about Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears' first series against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided a glimpse of what we expected from quarterback Justin Fields and the offense this season. Fields connected with Moore on two...

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Bears rookie WR Velus Jones Jr. has already made a strong impression on QB Justin Fields. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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According to Albert Breer, the Bears discussed idea of trading for Saints HC Sean Payton. But Payton didn’t want to go to Chicago. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Report: Bears discussed trading for Saints HC Sean Payton

The Chicago Bears are nearing the end of their search for a new general manager and head coach, where there's been no shortage of candidates for both jobs. When you look at the head coach search...

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Former Bears QB Jim McMahon: 'Chicago is where quarterbacks go to die' bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Jim McMahon says 'Chicago is where quarterbacks go to die'

One of most notable quarterbacks in Chicago Bears history joined the FatMike Chicago Sports Show and had strong criticism for the organization. Jim McMahon stated in the episode t

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Big news from Halas Hall as the Bears have parted ways with both head coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Bears fired head coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace

The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace, the team announced Monday. Nagy finished his Bears career with a 34-33 record, including both of Chicago's

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The Bears were brutal in the 2nd half in their loss to the Packers, but many felt Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth were just unbearable. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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Matt Eberflus is a defensive-minded coach, but his approach to building the offense around Justin Fields is more than Matt Nagy ever did. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Bears ready to build offense around Justin Fields

One of the main reasons why Matt Nagy was fired after the 2021 season was his inability to get the most out of quarterback Justin Fields. Or the belief that Nagy wasn't the one to develop Fields...

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B/R believes ILB Joel Iyiegbuniwe could play big role for Bears in 2020 wp.me/p6OX2n-1SUA
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Bears QB Justin Fields has three of the top-five selling jerseys in the NFL bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Bears QB Justin Fields has three of the top-five selling jerseys in the NFL

In case you weren't aware of the excitement surrounding the addition of quarterback Justin Fields in Chicago, I'll let the sales do the talking. Fields' jerseys went on sale almost immediately after...

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The Packers suffered a brutal defeat to the 49ers in the divisional round, which has Bears fans everywhere celebrating. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears fans are celebrating after Packers' crushing defeat to 49ers

For Bears fans, their two favorite teams are the Bears and whoever is playing the Packers. During Saturday's divisional action, that meant rooting for the 49ers. While it seemed like San Francisco...

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Bears rookie Justin Fields had his breakout game against the Steelers, which earned him top honors at PFF. bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Mitch Trubisky needs to get out of his head and just play football wp.me/p6OX2n-1MJK
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The Bears doubled down on defense with their first two draft picks, and fans are seriously concerned for Justin Fields’ well-being in 2022. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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A new report indicates Jim Harbaugh is tempted to return to the NFL. And Bears fans seem intrigued by the idea of Harbaugh as head coach. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears fans react to report that Jim Harbaugh is considering return to NFL

The Chicago Bears are about to wrap up what's been a disappointing 2021 season, where head coach Matt Nagy is expected to be fired. Which means there's been plenty of coaching speculation that will...

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Bears sign San Diego State kicker John Baron II as undrafted free agent wp.me/p6OX2n-1KF4
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Cole Kmet cried when Bears lost Super Bowl in 2006 wp.me/p6OX2n-1RV7
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It’s Victory Monday!

ALT Kneel Chicago Bears GIF by NFL
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NFL Draft: Bears sign Notre Dame O-linemen Sam Mustipher, Alex Bars wp.me/p6OX2n-1KFf
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Re-signing WR Allen Robinson should remain offseason priority for Bears bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Re-signing WR Allen Robinson should remain offseason priority for Bears

Allen Robinson has been the most consistent offensive player for the Chicago Bears since his arrival in 2018. But Robinson remains without a long-term contract extension, and Chicago placed the...

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Bears' Roquan Smith ranked as eighth best inside linebacker bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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This might be the loss that ends the Matt Nagy era in Chicago. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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Bears LB Roquan Smith ranked among NFL’s top players under 25 years old bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Bears LB Roquan Smith ranked among NFL's top players under 25 years old

The Chicago Bears exercised the fifth-year option on linebacker Roquan Smith's contract earlier this month in a move that qualified as a no-brainer considering Smith's continued ascent up the ranks...

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The Bears are looking to surround Justin Fields with explosive playmakers. Perhaps that could include Fields’ college teammate, Chris Olave. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Chris Olave would love to reunite with Justin Fields in Chicago

The Chicago Bears are looking to surround quarterback Justin Fields with weapons this offseason, be it in free agency or the NFL draft. And there's one prospect that would be a matchup made in heaven...

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Chicago dubbed prime landing spot for QB Teddy Bridgewater wp.me/p6OX2n-1PjO
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Bears RB David Montgomery believes he can be even better in 2021 bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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The Bears have added another weapon for Justin Fields in trading for Patriots WR N’Keal Harry. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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Olin Kreutz, Charles Tillman among former Bears nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame bearswire.usatoday.com/2020/…
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Bears safety Eddie Jackson dubbed one of biggest draft steals in last 5 years bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Robert Quinn is the Bears’ new single-season sack leader after breaking Richard Dent’s record from 1984. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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So, #Bears fans, how are we feeling about this move?
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Justin Fields explained why it’ll be helpful for him to have a defensive-minded head coach like Matt Eberflus. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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Mitch Trubisky is the most popular bet at Caesars Palace to win MVP wp.me/p6OX2n-1LeH
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Bears fans loved that Teven Jenkins stuck up for his quarterback. And it sounds like Justin Fields felt the same. bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Bears fans are ready for the move to Arlington Heights after seeing the terrible condition of Soldier Field. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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The Bears have requested to interview Bucs DC Todd Bowles for their head coach job. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Bears request to interview Bucs' Todd Bowles for head coach vacancy

The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Nagy after four seasons, which finds them searching for their 17th head coach in franchise history. Bears Chairman George McCaskey will head the search

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Jimmy Garoppolo grew up a Bears fan, so beating the Packers probably feels a little sweeter. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Hey, Bears fans, Jimmy Garoppolo hates the Packers, too

The Chicago Bears didn't come close to making the playoffs this season. But Saturday night certainly felt like a playoff atmosphere as the Green Bay Packers hosted the San Francisco 49ers in the...

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It took one drive for Bears fans to know it was Bill Lazor was calling plays. bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Bears Chairman George McCaskey will have a hard time justifying keeping GM Ryan Pace. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bear Necessities: If Chicago doesn't part ways with both Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, nothing will...

This is our online morning newsletter, Bear Necessities. Subscribe to get the latest Bears news delivered to your mailbox every day. The moment Bears fans have been waiting for is finally here

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According to Bruce Feldman, Jim Harbaugh has “really positive feelings” towards those in the Bears organization. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Jim Harbaugh may have interest in coaching Bears

The Chicago Bears are just a few days away from beginning their head coaching search after they fire Matt Nagy at the end of the season. And there are no shortage of candidates at their disposal,...

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USA Today names 1985 Bears NFL's greatest team of all time wp.me/p6OX2n-1LPt
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David Bell is an intriguing wide receiver to watch for the Bears in the NFL draft. And Bell already loves what he’s seen from Justin Fields. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

David Bell would welcome opportunity to play with Bears' Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears are looking to maximize second-year quarterback Justin Fields, which means they need to surround him with plenty of talent up front and in the passing game. Wide receiver is a huge...

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Justin Fields needs protection from the O-line. Perhaps free agent LT Cam Robinson would be a good fit for the Bears. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…

Bears dubbed best fit for pending free agent LT Cam Robinson

The Chicago Bears have a number of positional needs heading into the offseason, and the offensive line is near the top of the list. New general manager Ryan Poles stressed an emphasis on the offens...

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The Bears are expected to interview former Eagles HC Doug Pederson for their coaching vacancy. bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/…
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Robbie Gould would welcome a return to the Bears this offseason. bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…
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Bears' DJ Moore ready to mentor Rome Odunze and Luther Burden bearswire.usatoday.com/story…
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Bears fans are loving that Justin Fields already hates the Packers bearswire.usatoday.com/lists…

Bears fans are loving that Justin Fields already hates the Packers

As someone that was part of one of college football's biggest rivalries in Ohio State vs. Michigan, Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields knows a little something about the meaning of big-time...

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Justin Fields needs a WR1. If Tee Higgins is available, QB1 would love to him on the Bears. bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/…

Justin Fields would love to have Tee Higgins join the Bears

The Bears look like they could have their franchise quarterback in Justin Fields. Now, it's up to them to build around him in order to maximize his potential. When looking at the young quarterbacks...

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Have the Bears emerged as favorites to potentially land Russell Wilson? bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…

Have the Bears emerged as favorites to potentially land Russell Wilson?

It's been quite an offseason for quarterbacks so far, which has names like Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff and Carson Wentz dealt to new teams in 2021. Then there are the cases of Deshaun Watson, who...

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The Bears kick off rookie minicamp today. Who’s ready to see Justin Fields in a Bears uniform?
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Tanner Gentry a touchdown machine at Bears training camp usat.ly/2uD8al7
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Should Bears trade for QB Nick Foles this offseason? wp.me/p6OX2n-1PNM
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Bears WR Darnell Mooney primed for a breakout season in 2021 bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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With the 19th overall pick in the #2020NFLDraft, the Chicago #Bears select OLB Khalil Mack. Something tells us this guy is going to be a stud @FiftyDeuce
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Back to work #BearsOTAs
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It sounds like JJ Watt's wife would like him to sign with Bears bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/…
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Bears fans, how we feeling? #NFLDraft2021
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Bears WR Allen Robinson: 'I look like a totally different player' this year wp.me/p6OX2n-1M0R
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“(The Bears) had no business being in some of the games they were in this year – that was because of (Justin) Fields.” bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/…
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