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Here is the timeline for 30 of the 32 teams—including the Bears—that are scheduled to open the regular season Sunday, Sept. 13 or Monday, Sept. 14: Reporting and testing, Days 1-4 (July 28-31) All veterans are permitted to report to training camp Tuesday. But no players will be allowed...

The NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement Friday on a set of guidelines for training camp and the 2020 season necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic. The agreement reportedly includes training camp beginning as scheduled on Tuesday, no preseason games, rosters being reduced...

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. It was interesting to read in a recent "Chalk Talk" about Walter Payton throwing eight touchdown passes during his career. Is that...

If fans are allowed to attend Bears games at Soldier Field this season—which has yet to be determined due to the coronavirus—it will be necessary to reduce seating capacity to allow for social distancing. As a result, there will be no season ticket packages available for the 2020 season...

The Bears on Thursday released veteran tight end Ben Braunecker. Since arriving in Chicago as an undrafted free agent from Harvard in 2016, Braunecker has appeared in 47 games with seven starts over four seasons, catching 13 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown while also regularly...

Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers is excited about getting Hicks back on the field, telling reporters on a video call in June: "What I'd like from him is to get back to where he was. We know he's a dominant player inside. He creates a lot of problems for a lot of people. He's a mismatch for a lot...

After throwing for 3,223 yards with 24 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 95.4 passer rating in 2018, Trubisky passed for 3,138 yards with 17 TDs, 10 interceptions and an 83.0 rating in 2019. During last year's end-of-season press conference, coach Matt Nagy revealed that Trubisky's No. 1...

The Bears on Tuesday signed all seven of their 2020 draft picks to four-year contracts. The group consists of the following players: Round 2 (43): TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame Round 2 (50): CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah Round 5 (155): OLB Trevis Gipson, Tulsa Round 5 (163): CB Kindle Vildor...

With the NFL set to celebrate its 100th birthday on Sept. 17, 2020, here's a look at what transpired this week in Bears history: In 1927, former Bears offensive line coach Dick Stanfel was born. Stanfel served in that role for 12 seasons from 1981-92, coaching some of the best offensive lines...

The Bears' "Meet the Rookies" documentary will be shown in its entirety this weekend on Chicago's FOX 32 (Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 p.m.). The series, which is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz, is highlighted by behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with three Bears rookies. It...

The Bears added 10 players from other NFL teams during a busy offseason. Here's an in-depth look at the newcomers: Nick Foles Position: Quarterback Height, weight: 6-6, 243 Age: 31 Acquired: Via trade from the Jaguars in exchange for a supplemental fourth-round draft pick (No. 140 overall)...

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. It seems like the Bears' acquisition of receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has been a bit under the radar. I know he's been in the league for a...

The following is the ninth of nine position previews in advance of training camp. After a solid debut season in 2019, expectations are high for kicker Eddy Piñeiro as he enters his second year with the Bears. Last season Piñeiro made 82.1 percent of his field-goal attempts (23 of 28) and...

The following is the eighth of nine position previews in advance of training camp. The Bears secondary this season will feature two of the NFL's top defensive backs as well as a pair of new starters. Cornerback Kyle Fuller and safety Eddie Jackson both have played in the last two Pro Bowls...

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 haven't heard or seen much about Barkevious Mingo and what role he will fill for the Bears this season. What do you expect from...

The following is the seventh of nine position previews in advance of training camp. They'll have to prove it on the field, of course. But on paper, it appears that the Bears boast one of the league's most talented linebacking corps. Free-agent acquisition Robert Quinn will pair with...

Bears star outside linebacker Khalil Mack has been voted as the NFL's top edge rusher in an ESPN survey of 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players. The goal of the survey was to rank the top 10 players at different positions to determine the best players for the 2020 season...

The Bears will launch their three-part documentary series "Meet the Rookies" brought to you by Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday. The series is highlighted by behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with three Bears rookies. It will feature second-round cornerback Jaylon Johnson Tuesday, fifth-round...

With the NFL set to celebrate its 100th birthday on Sept. 17, 2020, here's a look at what transpired this week in Bears history: In 1945, Danny Abramowicz was born. Abramowicz served as Bears special-teams coordinator from 1992 through 1996, spending one season on head coach Mike Ditka's staff...

The following is the sixth of nine position previews in advance of training camp. The return of talented veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks from injury figures to give the Bears defense a gigantic boost in 2020. Last season the 6-4, 352-pounder missed a Week 4 game against the Vikings with...