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More than 80 pro and college coaches took part in the two-day event. "The most important thing that stood out was that the pipeline of Black and minority coaches in the NFL and collegiate football is not limited," said Kelly, who's entering his fifth season with the Bears. "There were a lot of...

Bears kicker Eddy Piñeiro recently revealed on a video call with the media that he had added eight pounds of muscle this offseason and now weighs 187 pounds. "I think it will help especially later on in the year when the weather turns and it gets colder and you're trying to generate more...

A reliable backup and key special-teams performer in his first four seasons with the Bears, safety Deon Bush is determined to make an even greater impact in 2020. "I've been training hard all offseason," Bush told ChicagoBears.com. "I'm ready to go out and compete to be on the field so I can...

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 have high hopes for receiver Anthony Miller entering his third season. We've seen flashes from him, but what do you think is the...

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 1947, former quarterback Bobby Douglass was born. Selected by the Bears in the second round of the 1969 draft out of Kansas, he spent his first seven NFL seasons...

In a typical year, the Bears conduct "Rookie Rallies" in which their entire rookie class visits a children's hospital and conducts a youth football clinic. While the coronavirus made that impossible this year, the rookies still reached out to the community this week, participating in two...

Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano spoke to the media on a video call Thursday. Here are five highlights from that session: (1) Pagano was thrilled that the Bears signed free agent Robert Quinn and is excited to pair him with Khalil Mack at outside linebacker. Quinn has recorded 80.5...

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 followed receiver Riley Ridley's career at Georgia very closely and was surprised that he didn't make more of an impact last...

New Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor discussed the open competition at quarterback, the jump running back David Montgomery is expected to make in his second NFL season and more Wednesday during a video call with the media. Here are five highlights from the Zoom session, which lasted...

The Bears are encouraging fans to join them on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Through the team's social media channels and ChicagoBears.com, the Bears will share content to educate fans and highlight how Juneteenth is...

"It's amazing and it's humbling to know that little old me from Cincinnati, Ohio, a kid that struggled in impoverished situations and who didn't have everything and his family didn't have a lot of stuff, kind of just made it happen," Montgomery said Tuesday on a video call with the media...

Bears fans are encouraged to enter the 2020 Chicago Bears Father's Day Sweepstakes brought to you by Miller Lite. By filling out a form on ChicagoBears.com, you can enter for the chance to win valuable prizes. One grand prize winner will receive a $250 Bears Pro Shop gift card, two custom...

The Bears on Monday announced that they will host the 2020 PNC Chicago Bears 5K and Kids Dash virtually July 10-12, with a virtual post-race party on July 12. Registration for the race is now open at ChicagoBears.com/5k. From every paid registration for the 2020 PNC Bears Virtual 5K and Kids...

Donors who contribute at the $60 level and above to Bears Care will receive a limited edition 2020 reprint of "A Short Season." Click here to donate. The following excerpt is the introduction to the book written by Morris: Tragedy is implicit in any tale of an athlete dying young, but the...

The Bears traded up in the third round of last year's draft to pick Montgomery, and he responded with a solid rookie season. The Iowa State product rushed for 889 yards and six touchdowns on 242 carries and caught 25 passes for 185 yards and one TD. His 889 yards ranked 19th in the NFL and were...

Relationship with Halas, Ed and Virginia McCaskey Like Sayers, Halas and the rest of his family also formed a special bond with Piccolo. It might have started when Piccolo sent Halas a hand-written thank-you note for signing him as an undrafted free agent. In the two-page letter dated Jan. 11...

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 1976, former running back Curtis Enis was born. Selected by the Bears with the fifth pick in the 1998 draft out of Penn State, Enis spent his entire three-year...

The new Soldier Field opened on Sept. 29, 2003 when the Bears hosted the rival Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The project was completed in 20 months, a record for a sports stadium in the United States. A completely new structure was built inside the old stadium, with only 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. Who is on your "Mount Rushmore" for the Bears? Joe L. Lincoln, Nebraska Very interesting question, Joe. The four individuals I'd...

Speaking to the media Friday for the first time this offseason, Mitchell Trubisky discussed his competition for the Bears' starting quarterback position with Nick Foles, the determination to rebound from a disappointing 2019 season and more. Trubisky wasn't surprised when the Bears traded a...