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(2) Helfrich has never practiced against such an elite defense and is convinced that his offense will benefit from the experience. “I don’t think a defense has existed like this,” Helfrich said. “I’ve played against some really, really, really good defenses, but they’re just so talented...

After making a 38-yarder in team drills Thursday, Pineiro converted 7-of-8 field-goal tries during a kicking period. He hit from 33, 33, 38, 42, 45 and 50 yards. After missing wide right and short from 55, he nailed a 60-yarder. Fry was given the first opportunity last Saturday and responded...

In 1920, Halas was hired by A.E. Staley, the owner of a food starch manufacturer in Decatur, to run his company football team. After one season as the Decatur Staleys, Halas moved the squad north to Chicago, keeping the Staleys name for one year before renaming it the Chicago Bears in 1922...

McMichael spent 13 seasons with the Bears from 1981-93 and holds the franchise record with 191 consecutive games played. He also ranks second in team history with 92.5 sacks. Wilson played his first eight NFL seasons with the Bears after being selected with the 19th pick in the first round of...

Since signing with the Bears a year ago, Gabriel has seen his production and profile rise. The former undrafted free agent caught a career-high 67 passes for 688 yards. According to Gabriel, the Bears’ talent on defense, along with the scheme of defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano, has made a big...

Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack has been voted the third best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network. The six-year NFL veteran was featured on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Top 100 Players of 2019,” which unveiled the top 10. In his first season with...

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Fans will get their first glimpse of the 2019 Bears at Soldier Field this Saturday at the 2019 Meijer Chicago Bears Family Fest. The event will include practice, which begins at 7 p.m., and fireworks brought to you by PNC after the workout. Tickets are $10 (plus applicable...

With Matt Nagy becoming head coach last year, there was a lot of talk about all the players learning a new offense. How is Cordarrelle Patterson doing in that regard in his first year with the Bears? Todd P. Arlington, Virginia Matt Nagy is very pleased with the grasp that Cordarrelle...

This summer, Davis has attempted to separate himself by doing the little things. He’s been a standout in blocking drills and stayed late to run catching drills. He’s trying to be the type of do-everything back that can’t be ignored. Coach Matt Nagy called attention to Davis’s progress Monday...

Amid all these groups, 18 tickets were reserved for the family of Fred Eiselstein. He was joined by his wife, Kim, his parents, eight children, three sons-in-law and three grandchildren. Eiselstein is a police officer in Woodstock, Ill., about 35 miles west of the Bears practice facility in...

As they typically do with players rebounding from an injury, the Bears will ease Clinton-Dix back into action. He participated only in individual drills on Tuesday. “He had a great OTAs with us mentally, running around physically,” said coach Matt Nagy. “I like where he’s at, and it’s good for...

"Like for many of the plays that are in replay now," said Hill, "there's been some incident that happened, and now that becomes a reviewable aspect the next year. I could cite 10 things that are reviewable now, and it's because of some play." Clarifying the rulebook in response to playoff...

So far so good: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has liked what he’s seen from the two kickers early in training camp. “They’re doing good; looks like they’re making them,” Trubisky said. “it’s going in the right direction. They’re just going to keep competing, keep battling it out and we’re just...

Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson has been voted the 30th best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network. The third-year pro was featured on Monday night’s episode of “The Top 100 Players of 2019,” which unveiled players ranked Nos. 21-30. Selected by the Bears...

The veteran safety was selected by the Packers with the 21st pick in the first round of the 2014 draft, seven slots after the Bears chose cornerback Kyle Fuller. The 6-1, 208-pounder remained with Green Bay until he was traded to the Redskins last Oct. 30 in exchange for a fourth-round draft...

Wirtel was thrust into the spotlight over the weekend, but he remained under the radar by excelling at his job. With veteran long-snapper Patrick Scales away from the team due to a personal issue, Wirtel handled all long-snapping duties for kickers Elliott Fry on Saturday and Eddy Pineiro on...

“I’m looking at mistakes and I’m looking at areas I’ve grown in,” said Trubisky, a third-year pro who played in his first Pro Bowl last season. “And when we have a mistake on the field, I make sure I’m talking to my guys and make sure we’re fixing it.” Trubisky takes notes throughout meetings...

The Chicago Bears will hold the fourth annual Miller Lite Chicago Bears Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 31, in Logan Square to kick off the 2019 regular season. The free event will be held from noon-10 p.m. on Milwaukee Avenue between North Spaulding Avenue and North Kedzie Avenue. Fans can...

During a field-goal drill Saturday, Fry made 7-of-8 attempts, hitting from 33, 37, 40, 44, 50, 53 and 60 yards after missing his first try from 33 yards. He made two additional kicks from 36 and 48 yards during team drills. Pineiro also made 7-of-8 tries during the same kicking drill Sunday...

Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has been voted the 39th best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network. The eight-year NFL veteran was featured on Sunday night’s episode of “The Top 100 Players of 2019,” which unveiled players ranked Nos. 31-40. Hicks helped...