The Bear’s Den, July 26, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears stands on the sideline prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears must back up offseason talk, especially on offense, with sharp start to training camp this week

The Bears still looked shaky as they wrapped up the preseason in late August last year, but there’s no excuse for anything but precision this week. Or the Sun-Times’ John Lieser will throw a snit fit.

Bears CB Kyler Gordon, LB T.J. Edwards among 6 players put on injured lists

Here we go again with Gordon.

Bears’ Caleb Williams makes debut on ‘NFL Top 100’ list ahead of several star quarterbacks

I’m not a huge fan of lists, but any list that makes Packers fans heads explode is good enough for me.

Six Chicago Bears Playing for Their Next Contract, And What They Could Earn

Can these players prove their value to the Chicago Bears and secure a big payday?

POLISH SAUSAGE

Mike Macdonald on Hard Knocks: “We are proud of who we are and how we do things”

The Seahawks will defend their second Super Bowl championship by welcoming  Hard Knocks  cameras and microphones into practice for the first time. Coach Mike Macdonald has no reservations about doing so.

Mike LaFleur on Jacoby Brissett deal: Now we can move on with football

Jacoby got paid.

After OWI arrest, Tony Romo withdraws from Texas State Open

Not a great look, Tony.

A recent report indicated five teams have been keeping tabs on free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs heading into free agency and there’s now word of a team that has caught Diggs’s eye.

Fernando Mendoza: I’m competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins

Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie deal last week and that leaves the quarterback with nothing to focus on other than football when the Raiders open training camp this week.

Panthers are cooperating with NFLPA investigation of Nic Scourton’s ACL tear

The investigation begins, and possibly ends, with a review of the video of the injury. That will show whether Scourton was doing something that the CBA prohibits in the early days of training camp.

KNOW THINE ENEMY Lions place Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph on PUP list

It’s that time of year.

Ed Policy: Packers will bring more “major events” to Lambeau Field

I mean, who doesn’t think a town with a population of 106,675 that is frozen half the year is the ultimate premier destination for non-cheese stuff?

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Quarterback

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WCG Dynasty Fantasy Football: Assessing Brandon Robinson’s Roster

WCG Dynasty Fantasy Football: Assessing Tyler Volz’s Roster

Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: The Specialists

Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Roster Battles

Bears place 1 on the Non-Football Injury list and 5 on the PUP list

WCG Dynasty Fantasy Football: Assessing Redacted’s Roster

Football Festivus – 10 Things We Hate About the NFL

WCG Dynasty Fantasy Football: Assessing Adam Hess’ Roster

Projecting The Top 3 Defensive Training Camp Battles For The Chicago Bears

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