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Chicago Bears

-- Bears List Four --
Sat Jul 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson will begin training camp on the active/non-football injury list, the team announced. He is one of four players to get that designation, though he, backup QB Case Keenum, RB Ian Wheeler and WR Jahdae Walker can return once they pass their physical.

-- Bears Sign 2nd-Rounder Luther Burden --
Fri Jul 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have signed 2nd-round draft pick WR Luther Burden to a four-year fully-guaranteed contract worth $10.965 million.

-- Bears to Sign 2nd-Rounder Ozzy Trapilo --
Thu Jul 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The MMQB reports the Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo, per source. He's the fourth second-round pick to sign—and he's doing a four-year deal with the first two years fully guaranteed, and the third year 72% guaranteed.

-- Bears Sign 2nd-Rounder Shemar Turner --
Thu Jul 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have signed 2nd-round draft pick DT Shemar Turner to a four-year contract.

-- Colston Loveland 100%, But... --
Tue Jul 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Chicago reports Bears rookie TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) says his shoulder is 100%, but when asked if he’ll be out on the field when camp begins, he said TBD.

-- Bears Extend GM Ryan Poles --
Fri Jul 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears and GM Ryan Poles have reached agreement on a contract extension that ties him to Chicago for the next five years, through the 2029 season.

-- Colston Loveland Rehab Update --
Wed Jun 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson says he’s not sure if rookie TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) will be a full go for the start of training camp. Loveland was seen in a red non-contact jersey during this week's minicamp. The rookie has reportedly run routes and lifted weights, but hasn’t been given the green light to participate fully in Bears practices.

-- Luther Burden Sits During Mincamp --
Fri Jun 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears rookie WR Luther Burden (soft tissue) did not practice during mandatory minicamp.

-- Colston Loveland Rehab Update --
Fri Jun 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears rookie TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) could be nearing a return from offseason shoulder surgery. Loveland was spotted in uniform, accompanying staff members to other practice fields on the third and final day of minicamp.

-- D'Andre Swift Working to Carry a Heavier Workload --
Wed Jun 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

MSN reports Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift is putting in the work to be physically ready for a heavy workload in 2025.

-- Luther Burden III Suffers Soft Tissue Injury --
Wed May 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Chicago Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III (soft issue) was not at practice today because he is dealing with a soft tissue injury, per HC Ben Johnson. It "remains to be seen" when Burden will be back. Last time we saw him in a full practice, the 2nd round wideout landed on a ball at the end of 7 on 7 and looked like he got the wind knocked out of him

-- Bears Extend Joe Thuney --
Tue May 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears have signed OG Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension worth up to $51 million, including $33.5 million guaranteed.

-- Caleb Williams Considered Forcing His Way Out of Chicago --
Thu May 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams considered forcing a pre-draft trade from the Bears before ultimately deciding he could win in Chicago. “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die,” were the words of Caleb’s father Carl. Williams reportedly desired a trade to the Vikings, but he changed his mind after touring the Bears’ facility. “I can do it for this team,” Caleb reportedly told his dad. “I’m going to go to the Bears.”

-- Colston Loveland > Sam LaPorta? --
Sun May 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears rookie TE Colston Loveland is "going to catch a million balls," according to an NFL executive. "He will be better than TE Sam LaPorta," the executive said.

-- Colston Loveland Sits Friday --
Sat May 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears rookie TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) did not participate in practice on Friday because he is recovering from shoulder surgery, according to HC Ben Johnson.

-- Bears Sign 7th-Rounder Kyle Monangai --
Thu May 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed 7th-round draft pick RB Kyle Monangai to a four-year contract.

-- Bears Sign 1st-Rounder Colston Loveland --
Thu May 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed first-round draft pick TE Colston Loveland to a four-year contract.

-- Bears Trying to Sign Nick Chubb --
Sat May 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports veteran free-agent RB Nick Chubb is still very much wanted by the Cleveland Browns, but the Chicago Bears are reportedly serious about signing him as well.

-- Bears Trying to Trade Up to Draft Ashton Jeanty? --
Thu Apr 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports there is belief in league circles the Bears are trying to trade up from #10 overall in an effort to land Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty.

-- Bears Extend T.J. Edwards --
Thu Apr 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have signed LB T.J. Edwards to a two-year, $20 million contract extension with $16.6 million fully guaranteed.

-- Bears Extend Kyler Gordon --
Sun Apr 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears have reached agreement on a three-year, $40 million contract extension that includes $31.25 million guaranteed with CB Kyler Gordon. The deal now makes Gordon the NFL’s highest-paid slot corner and contractually ties him to Chicago through the 2028 season.

-- Bears Sign One --
Tue Apr 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent DB Nahshon Wright.

-- Bears Re-Sign Five --
Mon Apr 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed RFA DL Chris Williams to a one-year contract. Also re-signed were DL Jonathan Ford, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Bill Murray and DB Ameer Speed.

-- Bears Sign Two --
Thu Apr 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agents WR Miles Boykin and DB Shaun Wade.

-- Bears Sign Case Keenum --
Thu Apr 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent QB Case Keenum to a one-year contract worth up to $3 million.

-- Caleb Williams Watch --
Tue Apr 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson said the team will go back to the basics in offseason work with QB Caleb Williams.

-- Bears Sign Devin Duvernay --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent WR Devin Duvernay to as one-year contract.

-- Bears Re-Sign One --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent OL Doug Kramer to a one-year contract.

-- Bears Had Interest in Kareem Hunt --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports another option for RB Kareem Hunt before he re-signed with Kansas City Chiefs... the Chicago Bears, whose running backs coach, Eric Bieniemy, spent two seasons with Hunt in Kansas City.

-- Bears Re-Sign Travis Homer --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent RB Travis Homer to a one-year, $2 million contract.

-- Bears Hosting Mecole Hardman --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Mecole Hardman is meeting with the Chicago Bears.

-- Bears Hosting Rondale Moore --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Rondale Moore is meeting with the Chicago Bears.

-- Bears Extend Jonah Jackson --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports new Chicago Bears OG Jonah Jackson received a one-year contract extension through 2027 and added guarantees in ’26 ($7 million fully guaranteed, $5.25M more for injury). He’ll get all $17.5 million he was slated to earn this season in the deal he signed with the Rams.

-- Bears Re-Sign Stephen Carlson --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent TE Stephen Carlson.

-- Bears Sign Olamide Zaccheaus --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent WR Olamide Zaccheaus to a one-year contract.

-- Bears Re-Sign One --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed LS Scott Daly to a one-year contract.

-- Bears Extend Tarvarius Moore --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Bears official website reports the Bears have signed S Tarvarius Moore to a one-year contract extension.

-- Bears Sign Grady Jarrett --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent DT Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43.5 million contract.

-- Bears to Sign Dayo Odeyingbo --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears have agreed to terms with free-agent DE Dayo Odeyingbo on a three-year contract.

-- Bears to Sign Drew Dalman --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent C Drew Dalman is headed the Chicago Bears to become the NFL’s 2nd highest paid center. Dalman gets three years and $42 million with $28 million guaranteed.

-- Bears Re-Sign Amen Ogbongbemiga --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed LB Amen Ogbongbemiga to a two-year $5 million contract.

-- Bears Re-Sign Josh Blackwell --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed CB Josh Blackwell to a two-year contract.

-- Bears Sign Durham Smythe --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent TE Durham Smythe to a one-year contract.

-- Bears Tender Two ERFAs --
Wed Mar 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have tendered exclusive-rights free-agents OL Bill Murray and LB Daniel Hardy.

-- Bears to Acquire Joe Thuney --
Wed Mar 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears are expected to trade for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro OG Joe Thuney. They will give the Chiefs a 2026 4th-round draft pick. It will become official on March 12th.

-- Jack Sanborn Becomes a UFA --
Tue Mar 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears did not tender restricted free-agent LB Jack Sanborn, making him an unrestricted free agent.

-- Bears to Acquire Jonah Jackson --
Tue Mar 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams are in the process of sending veteran OL Jonah Jackson to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick. The trade cannot be processed until March 12th.

-- Bears Release Two --
Fri Feb 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have released veteran TE Gerald Everett and DE DeMarcus Walker.

-- Keenan Allen Unlikely to Re-Sign With Bears --
Sun Feb 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

BearsWire reports free-agent WR Keenan Allen probably will not return to the Chicago Bears unless he is opening to signing a one-year contract with a team-friendly salary.

-- Bears Name Two --
Tue Feb 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Richard Smith Linebackers Coach and Jeremy Garrett Defensive Line Coach.

-- Bears Name Eric Bieniemy --
Sat Feb 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Eric Bieniemy RBs Coach.

-- Bears Name Press Taylor --
Thu Jan 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Press Taylor Pass Game Coordinator.

-- Bears Name Two --
Sun Jan 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Declan Doyle Offensive Coordinator and Dennis Allen Defensive Coordinator.

-- Bears Interview Bo Hardegree --
Sat Jan 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have interviewed Titans QBs coach Bo Hardegree for their offensive coordinator position, a source said.

-- Bears Name Al Harris --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Al Harris Pass Game Coordinator.

-- Bears Fire Three More Coaches --
Thu Jan 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears O-line coach Chris Morgan, QBs coach Kerry Joseph and DC Eric Washington will not be retained by the team.

-- Bears Fire Two Coaches --
Thu Jan 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears will not retain interim HC Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Chris Beatty, according to league source. Brown interviewed for the Bears head coaching position and has interviewed for Seattle's offensive coordinator vacancy.

-- Bears Officially Name Ben Johnson --
Tue Jan 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Ben Johnson Head Coach.

-- Bears Set to Name Ben Johnson New HC --
Mon Jan 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as their head coach, per sources. Johnson is set to fly there soon and contract parameters are in place. Barring a last-minute snag, the Lions offensive coordinator lands with an NFC North rival.

-- Bears Inquired About Trading for Mike Tomlin --
Sat Jan 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears recently called the Pittsburgh Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for longtime HC Mike Tomlin, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, league sources said. Discussions never made it to Tomlin, nor is it likely they would they have been successful even if they did. When asked earlier this week about the idea that a team could inquire about his availability, when in fact at least one team already had, Tomlin responded: "Save your time." At least one other team besides the Bears checked into the idea that it could somehow could try to trade for Tomlin, only to be informed that the Steelers coach has a no-trade clause in his contract, according to a league source. The inquiring team quickly halted its efforts and moved on, according to sources.

-- Bears Deciding Between Ben Johnson & Mike McCarthy --
Thu Jan 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the Chicago Bears’ head-coaching search is down to a “two-horse race” between Lions OC Ben Johnson and ex-Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy.

-- What Caleb Williams Wants for the Next Bears HC --
Thu Jan 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams says he would want an offensive-minded guy as the next head coach for the team.

-- Bears Interview Mike McCarthy --
Wed Jan 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have completed an interview with former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy.

-- Bears Interview Ron Rivera --
Sun Jan 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Bears official website reports the Bears have completed an interview with head coach candidate and former Panthers HC Ron Rivera.

-- Bears Interview Ben Johnson --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears now have completed an interview with head coach candidate and Lions OC Ben Johnson.

-- Bears Interview Pete Carroll --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com report the Chicago Bears have completed an interview with former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll.

-- Bears Interview Drew Petzing --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have interviewed Cardinals OC Drew Petzing for their head coaching vacancy.

-- Bears to Interview Pete Carroll --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears plan to interview former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll for their vacant head coaching position.

-- Bears to Interview Mike Vrabel --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears will interview former Titans HC Mike Vrabel tomorrow, per source.

-- Bears to Play All Healthy Veterans This Week --
Mon Dec 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears interim HC Thomas Brown says there's been no thought or discussion into sitting QB Caleb Williams this week. He expects all healthy veterans to play Sunday in Green Bay.

-- Bears Name Chris Beatty --
Mon Dec 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have named Chris Beatty their interim offensive coordinator.

-- Bears Fire HC Matt Eberflus; OC Thomas Brown Named Interim HC --
Fri Nov 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have fired HC Matt Eberflus. OC Thomas Brown will now takeover as the Bears’ interim head coach for the remaining five weeks of the season.

-- Bears Re-Sign Adrian Colbert --
Tue Nov 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent S Adrian Colbert.

-- Bears Working Out Terrell Edmunds --
Tue Nov 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears are working out veteran free-agent S Terrell Edmunds today.

-- Bears IR Jaquan Brisker --
Thu Nov 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have placed S Jaquan Brisker (concussion) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ more games.

-- Bears Release Nate Davis --
Wed Nov 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have released veteran OG Nate Davis, who they shopped prior to the trade deadline. He started 13 times over the last two seasons for them.

-- Bears Concerned About Caleb Williams --
Tue Nov 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports midseason offensive regression has raised concerns over Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams’ long-term viability as a franchise quarterback.

-- Bears Fire OC Shane Waldron; Promote Thomas Brown --
Tue Nov 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have fired OC Shane Waldron. They also promoted Thomas Brown to offensive coordinator.

-- Caleb Williams Remains Starter --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears HC Matt Eberflus said “Caleb is our starter” when asked if he would consider benching QB Caleb Williams.

-- Bears IR Jaylon Jones --
Thu Nov 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have placed CB Jaylon Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve.

-- Bears IR Andrew Billings --
Wed Nov 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have placed DT Andrew Billings (pec) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Bears Trade Khalil Herbert --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have acquired Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert in exchange for a 2025 seventh round draft pick.

-- Tyrique Stevenson Benched to Begin Today's Game --
Sun Nov 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson won’t start today against the Cardinals, sources say, a disciplinary action following last week’s Hail Mary. The hope is he learns from this, as teammates and coaches have backed him. CB Terrell Smith is expected to start in Stevenson’s place, but Stevenson is expected to see action as well.

-- Bears IR Bill Murray --
Tue Oct 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have placed OG Bill Murray (pec) on injured reserve.

-- Bears Activate Travis Homer --
Sat Oct 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have activated RB Travis Homer (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Bears Release Two --
Sat Oct 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have waived WR Velus Jones and released FB Khari Blasingame.

-- Roschon Johnson Could See an Extended Look --
Thu Sep 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Chicago Bears RB Roschon Johnson could see an extended look this week against the Rams.

-- Bears IR Ryan Bates --
Sat Sep 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have placed OL Ryan Bates (elbow/shoulder) on injured reserve with an elbow/shoulder injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bears Acquire Chris Williams --
Sat Aug 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have traded DT Chris Williams to the Chicago Bears. Williams was traded to the Bears with the teams swapping late-round draft picks in the deal. The full terms of the trade are Williams and the Browns’ 2025 seventh-round draft pick going to Chicago in exchange for sending the Bears’ 2025 sixth-round draft pick to Cleveland.

-- Bears Acquire Darrell Taylor --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have acquired LB Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks for a 2025 sixth-round pick.

-- Bears Will sit Starters This Week --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears will sit rookie QB Caleb Williams and the majority of their starters for the preseason finale this week against the Chiefs.

-- Kmet & Everett Still Rotating --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet and TE Gerald Everett remained in a heavy rotation at tight end in today's preseason game against the Bengals.

-- Keenan Allen Appears Heavier & Slower --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com's Albert Breer reports Chicago Bears WR Keenan Allen appears to be 230 pounds. Allen is listed at 211 pounds, but appeared far heavier (and slower) in the Bears’ preseason opener against the Bills on Saturday. Allen ran every route with the Chicago first-team offense but was not targeted while WR D.J. Moore saw three targets and WR Rome Odunze had two looks. Allen ran half of his routes out of the slot.

-- Gerald Everett Starts With Cole Kmet --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears TE Gerald Everett started today's preseason game against the Bills with TE Cole Kmet. The team did rotate them during the part of the game when the first unit played.

-- Caleb Williams Impresses in His Debut --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams completed 4-of-7 passes for 95 yards in today's preseason game against the Bills, adding 13 yards on his lone carry. Williams was composed in the pocket and showcased his ability to extend plays, leading two drives with the starters, each of which ended in field goals. He threw a dart on the run to TE Cole Kmet. The escapability was a definite positive. Williams targets WR D.J. Moore three times, TE Cole Kmet twice, RB D'Andre Swift once, and rookie WR Rome Odunze once, notably failing to target veteran WR Keenan Allen on any of his seven pass attempts.

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-- Khalil Herbert Plays Ahead of D'Andre Swift --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert rushed nine times for 31 yards in today's preseason game against the Bills. Herbert and the rest of the starters played two drives for the Bears in the first quarter, with Herbert handling the early-down work while RB D'Andre Swift handled change of pace and clear passing down duties. Herbert’s nine touches dwarfed the one carry and one target for Swift, although Swift’s lone catch went for a 42-yard gain on a screen pass to set up a field goal.

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-- Nate Davis Week-to-Week --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Chicago Bears OG Nate Davis (soft tissue) is “week-to-week” with a soft tissue injury.

-- Bears Will Play Healthy Starters This Week --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Chicago Bears HC Matt Eberflus says the team’s healthy starters will play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills.

-- Velus Jones Practicing at the RB Position --
Wed Aug 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears WR Velus Jones has been practicing with the team’s running backs at training camp this week. HC Matt Eberflus said OC Shane Waldron and his staff have been looking at ways to “maximize our talents” and that Jones has been receptive to the chance to try out a new role.

-- Caleb Williams Will Play the Next Two Games --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams will get 45-55 snaps in the team's final two preseason games. Williams has called preseason snaps “paramount” for his growth.

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