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With no fans in the stands due to COVID-19, the Bears had to generate their own momentum on the field and sideline. "You've got to create your own energy for your team and for your offense, and I think our playmakers did that in the second half," Trubisky said. "We just gave them...

After the Bears were limited to a pair of Cairo Santos field goals through the first three quarters, the touchdown pass to Miller was Trubisky's third of the fourth period. Miller finished the game with four receptions for a team-high 76 yards. "I trusted him," Trubisky said. "He kept telling...

Trubisky's 2-yard TD pass to Jimmy Graham closed the gap to 23-13 early in the fourth quarter. After Matt Prater missed a 55-yard field-goal attempt off the right upright, Trubisky connected with Javon Wims for a 1-yard touchdown pass to narrow the margin to 23-20 with 2:58 remaining. The...

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 do you think your team has come through the storm? "I think everything over the past six months has...

As expected, Cairo Santos was activated from the Bears practice squad Saturday and will kick for them in Sunday's season opener in Detroit. With incumbent Eddy Piñeiro on injured reserve with a groin injury for at least the first three games of the season, coach Matt Nagy had indicated earlier...

More than 100 Air Jordan I, IV, XII and XIIIs were distributed. Among those who received a pair were Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, chairman George H. McCaskey and his wife, Barb, and CEO/president Ted Phillips. Nagy is a big fan of Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA...

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. I know the Bears aren't allowing fans at any of their home games to start the season because of the coronavirus. But are any of...

Nathan Smith, ChicagoBears.com Tight end Jimmy Graham Judging by how the offense ran last year, it's more likely the first score will come off an extended drive rather than one big play. Once the Bears get in the red zone, I expect Mitchell Trubisky will look for Graham, the big target he...

Trubisky was named to the Pro Bowl in 2018 after helping lead the Bears to the NFC North title. But after being part of an offense that regressed in 2019 and dealing with more adversity during the offseason when the Bears traded for Foles and declined his fifth-year option, Trubisky arrived at...

The duo of Hunk Anderson and Luke Johnsos took over coaching duties while Halas communicated with his team via telegraph. They won another championship in 1943 before 19 of 28 players joined the war effort, including star quarterback Sid Luckman. Luckman, a merchant marine, was present at...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Local and national NFL analysts make their pick for Sunday's season opener between the Bears and Lions in Detroit. Keep track of their weekly record here on ChicagoBears.com.

The game will be available on Sirius/XM 232 and streaming channel 805. 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). DIGITAL MEDIA Fans in the...

Early in training camp, Nagy told reporters that Quinn was being eased into practice after dealing with an undisclosed personal issue. The ankle injury is not related to the personal issue, but it's created frustration for Quinn. "I think frustration is probably a good word," Nagy said. "I...

Johnson only had a handful of practices to prove his readiness, but it was enough to convince Pagano. "Ever since he's been cleared for limited and then full participation," said Pagano, "he's done a really good job. He's a quick study. He gets it. He's an athletic guy. When he's around the...

McCaskey is optimistic that the NFL can play its entire season. So far the league has handled the coronavirus extremely well. During the most recent round of COVID-19 testing from Aug. 30 through Sept. 5, only one of 2,641 players was positive. "We are very encouraged by what we have seen so...

Montgomery, who rushed for 889 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie, went down in practice Aug. 26 with a non-contact groin injury. "It was really just me getting warmed up in individual [drills]," said Montgomery. "My foot kind of slipped under me, and I didn't get my feet planted into the...

"Some of these issues that need our attention, that demand our attention, are more important than sports," McCaskey said. "And I think our guys realize that if they have a platform where they can voice their concerns and make things better, they're going to try to take advantage of it." With...

Gipson nodded to the turbulent environment in which this season will begin and expressed excitement that football season is here. Despite entering his ninth year in the NFL, Gipson feels a childlike joy for the sport he plays. "I know they say baseball is America's sport," said Gipson, "but...

Right guard Germain Ifedi worked out without restrictions despite a triceps injury. For the Lions, tight end Hunter Bryant (hamstring) and safety C.J. Moore (hamstring) did not practice. Seven players were limited: receivers Danny Amendola (hamstring) and Kenny Golladay (hamstring), running...

Trubisky won the quarterback competition in part due to the improvements he showed in training camp practices involving his footwork, accuracy, decision-making and willingness to remain in the pocket. "I heard that coach Nagy challenged him on his footwork in the pocket and not flushing the...