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Rome Odunze is Ready to Play 'Freely' in 2025 After Uneven Rookie Year - BN - Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze sounds ready to turn the page from 2024 and jump into 2025 with a vengeance.
Mully & Haugh: Ruben Hyppolite II discusses journey to Bears - 670 - On the Mully & Haugh Show, Bears rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II reflected on his journey to the NFL and Chicago. Hyppolite also discussed how he was hoping for the Bears to draft him and shared his early impressions of head coach Ben Johnson.
Bears' left tackle battle set to begin in earnest in camp - 670 - Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie and Ozzy Trapilo will compete for the Bears' starting left tackle job when training camp begins in late July.
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Bears learning coach Ben Johnson's 'relentless' attention to detail - Chicago Sun-Times - Johnson sits at a steady simmer during practice, ready to boil at the slightest agitation.
Where Caleb Williams' jersey ranks for sales among NFL's top players - SI - The NFLPA has released sales figures for the top players' jerseys and Caleb Williams has a spot among the elite, although not near the top.
Stunning Caleb Williams yardage total forecast by former Bears QB - SI - One QB who knows how difficult it can be to please everyone in Chicago with his passing has predicted a yardage rane for the current Bears passer this season.
Bears QB Caleb Williams featured among 2025 NFL OTAs winners - SI - Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams' outlook is as high as ever entering the 2025 NFL season.
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Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin form unique Super Bowl partnership - NBC Sports - The new partnership between Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers brings together two men who once squared off at the highest level of the game.
During the break, J.J. McCarthy hopes to get as many reps as he can with his receivers - NBC Sports - The Vikings, like all teams, will have an extended break before training camp opens next month.
Isaiah Simmons joined Packers because they had the 'best plan' for him - NBC Sports - In free agency, Isaiah Simmons had one simple question for interested teams.
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Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder - NBC Sports - Warrant stems from altercation at Miami boxing event in May.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
It's time the Chicago Bears own Aaron Rodgers when they play Steelers - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears play the Steelers this year, it's time to turn the tables on Aaron Rodgers
Chicago Bears news: Caleb Williams tried to do too much as a rookie. Ben Johnson can fix that - SBNation.com - Ben Johnson can make Caleb Williams' life a lot easier by doing the simple things.
Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #9 Safety Jaquan Brisker - Windy City Gridiron - Jaquan Brisker has a huge year in front of him in the final year of his contract.
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At The Conclusion Of The Chicago Bears' Offseason Program, How Will The Starting Offensive Line Shake Out? - Windy City Gridiron - The Chicago Bears could enter Week 1 with four new starters along the offensive line. With the three interior additions solidified as starters, who will win the left tackle job?
Fear and Loathing in Chicago Bear Land - Windy City Gridiron - Check out the debut article from our newest writer, longtime WCG member, Donald Gooch!
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