Trubisky dealt with move like professional
To no one's surprise, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky displayed a team-first attitude after being replaced by Foles in the third quarter. Trubisky told reporters that he was informed of the move by offensive coordinator Bill Lazor.
"I just accepted...
Foles rallied the Bears by throwing touchdown passes of 3 yards to Jimmy Graham, 37 yards to Allen Robinson and 28 yards to Anthony Miller on third-and-eight with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter. Foles actually tossed five TD passes in the second half, but two were reversed following replay...
General manager Ryan Pace spoke with Jeff Joniak Sunday morning on the Bears pregame radio show on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM. The following is a transcript of Pace's comments:
How does it feel to be 2-0 given how the wins have come?
"I don't think we take them for granted no matter...
"I think the speed of the game is something that's amplified from college," said Kmet. "Everybody's kind of on your level. There were times in college where you could maybe be a little late off the snap and overpower a guy or get ahead of a guy. But everybody's got to be on the details when...
"Each year that passes, you've got to treat them a little different," Nagy said. "We have some older vets on this team and you want to make sure you are taking care of these guys so not only are they ready on Sunday, but they are ready as you continue to hopefully get stronger and faster as the...
Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
How have the Bears fared against Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the past?
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Matt Ryan has won...
Second-year running back David Montgomery leads the Bears in rushing with 146 yards on 29 carries. His 5.0-yard average is a big jump from the 3.7 yards he averaged as a rookie last year when he ran for 889 yards and six touchdowns on 242 attempts. The Iowa State product has also shown...
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Local and national NFL analysts make their pick for the Week 3 game between the Bears and Falcons Sunday in Atlanta. Keep track of their weekly record here on ChicagoBears.com.
The contest will be broadcast locally on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM, with Jeff Joniak (play-by-play), former Bears guard Tom Thayer (analyst) and Mark Grote (sideline reporter).
The game will also be available on Univision 1200 AM and Latino Mix 93.5 FM.
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Having rushed for 149 yards against the Lions and 135 yards versus the Giants, the Bears are averaging 142.0 yards per game on the ground, ninth in the NFL. Last season, they ranked 27th in the league, averaging 91.1 yards.
"We're trying to create an identity right now," Nagy said. "You can...
The Bears on Thursday placed defensive tackle John Jenkins on injured reserve with a thumb injury and signed nose tackle Daniel McCullers off the Steelers' practice squad.
Jenkins appeared in the first two games of the season as a reserve, recording two tackles—both in the opener against the...
Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
Great heads up play by Bobby Massie catching the deflected pass against the Giants and picking up a first down! Who was the last...
Pagano has only one complaint on the play.
"He got fined for not pitching the ball and getting tackled by an offensive lineman," said Pagano, likely in jest. "We worked [on] that in practice. We have an interception team drill. You get on the sidelines. There's always guys blocking. And there...
As for this week's question, we asked our panel to select which of the following three choices would produce the highest outcome Sunday when the Bears visit the Atlanta Falcons:
• Mitchell Trubisky's passer rating
• David Montgomery's total rushing yards
• Allen Robinson II's total...
"I would definitely say it's easier coming off a win," said linebacker Roquan Smith, "because the feels are like we're feeling a lot better about [ourselves] regardless of how bad the game was and things of that nature. You always feel somewhat good because it was a 'dub,' and it's very tough in...
I flew on the same plane with Gale Sayers from Chicago to Miami when the Bears were about to meet the Colts in Super Bowl XLI.
Of course, he had Bears fans coming up to him non-stop for pictures, autographs ... and handled every one with a smile.
Seemed like such a gentleman.
— Eric Edholm...
"Just give me 18 inches of daylight. That's all I need."
That was the famous quote uttered by Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers, who dazzled the NFL with his electrifying playmaking ability for seven seasons from 1965-71 in a career that was shortened by knee injuries.
Sayers...
Injury update
Defensive tackle John Jenkins did not practice Wednesday due to a thumb injury. Tight end Jimmy Graham, receiver Ted Ginn Jr. and linebacker Danny Trevathan were all given veteran days off.
Outside linebacker Khalil Mack was limited due to a knee injury.
Receivers Robinson...
Trubisky's first TD pass, a 28-yarder to running back David Montgomery midway through the first quarter, came when the Bears quarterback escaped the pocket and flipped the ball to Montgomery in the right flat. The running back did the rest, gliding along the sideline before cutting back across...
With COVID-19 dominating headlines, the Bears are raising awareness of another health risk: breast cancer.
The team has unveiled its new "Real Bears Fans Wear Pink" shirts. While the absence of fans at games at Soldier Field changes some logistics for this Bears Care initiative, the goal...