1 year, 4 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields missed his 4th straight game; Eberflus wouldn’t say if he’ll play next week

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields missed his fourth consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb. And while Carolina has one of the league’s worst offenses, Chicago has been stingy in recent weeks, holding opponents under 300 yards in three of the past five games. KEY NUMBER 3 — The Bears had three sacks, just the third time this season they’ve had more than one in a game. Chicago hasn’t won two in a row since beating Seattle and the New York Giants in Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2021 season ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears rally for 24-22 win in Green Bay as Packers lose Love and Watson to injuries

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Caleb Williams gained a shot of confidence and Cairo Santos earned a measure of redemption. The Chicago Bears finished a disappointing season on a high note, while the Green Bay Packers limped into the playoffs with plenty of questions. Williams drove Chicago to Santos’ 51-yard field goal as time expired in a 24-22 victory over the …

3 months ago

With Chicago skid at 10 games, finale can’t come soon enough for Bears

Associated Press

CHICAGO — When the Chicago Bears threatened to score in the closing minutes of a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, fans expressed their feelings loud and clear. With their skid at 10 games, a season that started with playoff hopes can’t end soon enough for the Bears. It’s not something that we react to.” Chicago is 14-36 …

3 months ago

In a fitting end to the home season, Bears go out with a thud at Soldier Field

New York Times

CHICAGO — Maybe the Bears did one thing right over the previous century. It’s only the second time in franchise history a team has lost this many consecutive games in a season, but it’s also the second time in the last three years this has happened. This is shaping up to be their second winless season in the division in …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Latest loss shows issues go beyond coach as Bears’ skid hits 7 in first game under Thomas Brown

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hoped the first in-season head coaching change in the founding NFL franchise’s history would be the parachute a free-falling team needed. A listless showing in a 38-13 loss at San Francisco on Sunday stretched their losing streak to seven — and counting — in their first game since Thomas Brown replaced the fired Matt Eberflus …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Chicago Bears responded to the first in-season coach firing in franchise history with a dud. “We got our butts kicked,” interim coach Thomas Brown said in his first game in place of the fired Matt Eberflus. “There’s no other way to say it.” Eberflus was fired on Nov. 29 after a string of bad late-game …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy, George Kittle help 49ers stop 3-game slide with win vs. Bears: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Adams Jahns, Kevin Fishbain, Matt Barrows and Chris Licata The San Francisco 49ers handily knocked off the Chicago Bears 38-13 on Sunday for their first win in nearly a month. Niners quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle led the way in a bounce-back effort from last Sunday’s dud in snowy Buffalo, connecting on all six targets for …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. The two reeling teams will try to get back on track on Sunday when the Bears visit the 49ers in Chicago’s first game under interim coach Thomas Brown. “It’s just been a rocky mountain for real with the injuries and other …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games

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4 months ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Matt Eberflus was fired by the Chicago Bears on Friday, one day after botching a timeout in a loss at Detroit. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best moving forward.” Eberflus was 14-32 in two-plus seasons with the Bears, who fell to 4-8 with their sixth …

4 months, 1 week ago

Jaylon Johnson isn’t interested in bright spots with the Bears’ skid at 5 games

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jaylon Johnson wasn’t all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. One week after his game-ending 46-yard …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears’ Eberflus stands by decision not to run another play prior to blocked FG against Packers

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A day later, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stood by his decision to let the clock wind down rather than run another play prior to a last-second field goal attempt against Green Bay. The Bears ended a chaotic week in which they fired their offensive coordinator with their fourth straight loss, falling 20-19 to the Packers …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in bid to save their season

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron amid the team's three-game losing streak. Waldron's offenses have struggled for a number of seasons, with his Seahawks team ranking 20th, 13th and 21st in total yards in 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively, while this season's Bears are 30th. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron couldn't keep his job after Sunday's performance Caleb …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears have back-to-back losses and are at a potential tipping point heading into game vs. Patriots

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are at a potential tipping point with back-to-back losses heading into their game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. “We have to win this game to get back on track and get above.500 again.” Chicago simply can’t afford to stumble against the Patriots in a game featuring quarterbacks drafted with two of …

6 months ago

Bears' Explosive Offense Showing Signs of Life

Associated Press

The Chicago Bears' offense is showing signs of life after making numerous changes on the offensive side in the offseason. The Bears' 24-18 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday was a good example of their improved efficiency and explosiveness. The Bears had to rally against Tennessee without an offensive touchdown in the opener and won 24-17. They're scoring …

6 months, 1 week ago

Should Bears QB Caleb Williams be throwing 50 passes a game? 5 takeaways

New York Times

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams knew he threw the ball a lot in Sunday’s loss against the Indianapolis Colts, but he didn’t know his exact number of passes when he met the media at Lucas Oil Stadium. “And so, if it comes down to being 50 attempts and us slinging the ball around if it comes down to being 10 …

1 year ago

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons. After more than a dozen QBs switched teams last week in the opening days of the NFL’s free-agent frenzy, the Bears traded Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers …

1 year ago

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. “We want to thank him for his tireless dedication, leadership and all he poured into our franchise and community the last three years and wish him the best towards a long and successful …

1 year ago

Bears 'trade Justin Fields to Steelers for a late-round pick': Chicago clears path to take a quarterback with the first pick of NFL Draft as ex-Ohio State star prepares to battle Russell Wilson for pl

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have reportedly traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers after weeks of speculation. The Bears will receive a sixth-round pick that becomes a fourth-round selection based on Fields' playing time in Pittsburgh, where the former Ohio State star will battle newly acquired Russell Wilson for playing time. Fields was widely seen as expendable after the Bears …

1 year, 1 month ago

If Bears trade Justin Fields, what could they get? 8 NFL execs, coaches weigh in

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — It certainly seems Justin Fields’ days in Chicago are waning, with the Bears set to draft a quarterback and move on from their three-year starter. The Athletic polled eight team executives and coaches this week to gauge Fields’ trade value, and they all believed the Bears would net a quality asset before ultimately selecting USC’s Caleb Williams with …

1 year, 1 month ago

Justin Fields' manager shares video of Bears quarterback celebrating amid rumors he could be traded to hometown Falcons

Daily Mail

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appeared to be happily celebrating in a video shared by his manager on social media - amid talk of a potential trade to hometown team the Atlanta Falcons. Fields, whose Bears future is in major doubt this offseason, had a huge smile across face while jumping around, screaming and clapping in the video posted by …

1 year, 1 month ago

Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus already endured one round of the Justin Fields debate. “We have no big news for you today, we’re going through the process,” Eberflus said as the league’s coaches and general managers took center stage in Indianapolis. Knowing Kyler is where he’s at, not only where he’s at but he’s getting better, and seeing …

1 year, 1 month ago

Bears QB Justin Fields says he wants to stay in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Bears quarterback Justin Fields said he wants to remain in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk surrounding him. Fields, drafted 11th overall in 2021 by the Bears under former general manager Ryan Pace, struggled as a rookie with former coach Matt Nagy. “It’s something that I don’t even want to see on my timeline,” Fields said. …

1 year, 2 months ago

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise’s future, Bears are on the clock

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are on the clock. “There’s games you could pinpoint where it’s like, ‘Dang, if this was a different outcome, you’re talking about an 11-win season right there,’” receiver DJ Moore said Monday after his exit interview with Poles and Eberflus. But really, when I look at that, I feel like I left a …

1 year, 2 months ago

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been through all this before. 1 pick last year,” Fields said Sunday after the Bears’ season ended with a 17-9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. But I’m not going to let the potential or what if, what if not stress me from enjoying life and going through my everyday …

1 year, 2 months ago

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The uncertain future Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces is relatively clear to him for one more week. Fields wants to finish the season with a win, help the Bears prevent the Green Bay Packers from making the playoffs and then he can worry about whether he’ll be back with his current team next season. “I …

1 year, 2 months ago

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The big-picture questions for the Chicago Bears will start to be addressed soon. With one game remaining, Eberflus deflected questions this week about quarterback Justin Fields’ future as well as his own and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s. He wouldn’t say if he would continue to call defensive plays — duties he took on when defensive coordinator …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chicago is on the clock! Carolina's loss to Jacksonville guarantees Bears will get the FIRST pick of the 2024 NFL Draft... but will they keep Justin Fields or draft a promising young QB like Caleb Wil

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have landed the first pick of next year's draft after the Carolina Panthers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars with USC quarterback Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye being tipped to replace quarterback Justin Fields, should he leave the Windy City. Justin Fields may've played his last home game for the Bears on Sunday against the Falcons …

1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields, DJ Moore lead way as Bears deal Falcons’ hopes a big blow with 37-17 romp

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Justin Fields noticed the smoke in the air and the cigars on a table as he walked into the locker room. Fields threw for 268 yards with a touchdown pass and a rushing TD in what could be his final home game for Chicago, and Bears dealt Atlanta’s postseason hopes a big blow, beating the Falcons 37-17 on …

1 year, 3 months ago

Eberflus hopes to see more big passing plays in Bears’ final 2 games

Associated Press

The Chicago Bears have a star receiver in DJ Moore, another potential deep threat in Darnell Mooney and an improved offensive line. That’s what you need to do.” The Bears are averaging 182.6 yards passing. While they didn’t force any turnovers against Arizona, they held the Cardinals 213 yards passing after giving up 348 against Cleveland. That’s why you see …

1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields throws for a TD, runs for another score, leading the Bears past Cardinals 27-16

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears were rolling along with a comfortable lead before things got a little tense, only this time there was no big collapse. Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another score, and the Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 on Sunday night. I’m proud of us, and keep doing that.” The Bears finished with …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chicago Bears offensive inconsistency leads to questions about offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

Associated Press

An inconsistent offense has left Chicago Bears coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterback Justin Fields open to criticism all season. “And we’re going to assess all those things at the end and, again, we’ve got to play these games right here, right now.” Eberflus for now is behind his offensive coordinator. Like I said, I’ll evaluate everything at the end.” Eberflus …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bears can bask in win during bye week, though big questions remain to be answered

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears squeezed past the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal Monday night and then basked in a rare victory heading into their open week. Coach Matt Eberflus gave the game ball to the entire team as general manager Ryan Poles stood by his side and president Kevin Warren looked on. There are big …

1 year, 4 months ago

Chicago Bears become the first team to win a game WITHOUT a touchdown this season as they defeat the Minnesota Vikings 12-10 with four field goals in drab game

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have become the first time this season to win a game without a touchdown, as they rallied past the Minnesota Vikings, 12-10, on Monday night. Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of …

1 year, 4 months ago

If Justin Fields plays well and wins for the Bears, could he save Matt Eberflus’ job?

New York Times

Three years ago this month, the Chicago Bears needed quarterback Mitch Trubisky to start winning games to save jobs — and you knew that then-coach Matt Nagy didn’t exactly want him in there. But now it’s coach Matt Eberflus whose job might be truly saved if Fields continues to improve the rest of the season and the wins add up. …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bears got strong performances from Justin Fields, Darnell Wright; now it’s about consistency

New York Times

The problem with blowing a 12-point lead in the final minutes of a game, and finding a way to lose when most teams win, is that it can cover up any positives. Gervon Dexter’s progress The rookie three-technique tackle had his best game in Washington, but defensive line coach Travis Smith pointed out that the Commanders were throwing the ball …

1 year, 4 months ago

With 7 games left, can Bears QB Justin Fields save jobs at Halas Hall?

New York Times

With seven games left in the season and facing a possible severe deadline on his Chicago Bears tenure, Justin Fields doesn’t seem harried. And go out there and perform.” Of course, the “win games” part hasn’t exactly taken care of itself for Fields and the Bears during the first three seasons of his NFL career. GO DEEPER Jahns: 7 thoughts …

1 year, 4 months ago

Justin Fields is back: 7 thoughts on the 7 games he has left to win over the Bears

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heard the noise. I think Fields is walking into his best situation yet with the Bears — and that he’ll be held to it by the team in its evaluation. I think drafting wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., tight end Brock Bowers or one of the best offensive linemen will help …

1 year, 5 months ago

Rookie Tyson Bagent will likely start again for Bears with Justin Fields doubtful to play this week

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rookie Tyson Bagent helped lead the Chicago Bears to their first home win in more than a year with quarterback Justin Fields sidelined. Bagent is in line to be behind center again with Fields doubtful to play and likely missing his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “I …

1 year, 5 months ago

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said Fields is doubtful and rookie Tyson Bagent would start again in his place. Eberflus said Fields “continues to progress” and is on …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields expected to avoid thumb surgery; Tyson Bagent to start vs. Raiders

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Bears quarterback Justin Fields is not expected to need surgery for his dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Friday. “The mobility’s getting better, the swelling went down, the grip strength is better,” Eberflus said. That’s where it’s looking good.” Bagent went 10 of 14 for 83 yards with an interception and lost fumble in relief …

1 year, 5 months ago

Justin Fields’ dislocated thumb adds to the uncertainty for the Bears

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields dropped back out of the shotgun and rolled to his left to avoid the pressure even though he had DJ Moore open in the middle. Instead of a third-down completion early in the third quarter, the Chicago Bears quarterback got sacked by Minnesota’s Danielle Hunter. Fields will likely miss at least one game, with …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss at least one game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said it’s “doubtful” Fields plays this week when the Bears host the Las Vegas Raiders after he was injured in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Eberflus also said the Bears …

1 year, 5 months ago

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields leaves loss to Vikings with right hand injury

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Justin Fields had a towel over his right hand as he walked to the locker room in the second half. “We’ll see where it is tomorrow when we get the MRI,” Chicago coach Matt Eberflus said. “That’s all I know right now.” Fields got hurt with about 10 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter. But he just …

1 year, 5 months ago

What Bears QB Justin Fields can accomplish in upcoming stretch after career games

New York Times

One win and two impressive performances have changed the narrative slightly on Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. That will happen when you’re the first Bears quarterback in 14 years to throw four touchdown passes in a game multiple times in a season — and Fields did it twice in five days. … We’ve just got to keep building on that, …

1 year, 5 months ago

The Bears’ offense and QB Justin Fields are showing signs of growth

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are showing growth on offense. “It’s a long process, but of course, we’ve worked through it and we’ve grown and gotten better every week,” Fields said. He’s been in a two-year slide, going from 1,055 yards as a second-year pro in 2021 to 493 yards last season to just 104 yards on eight …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears optimism? How Justin Fields, DJ Moore, defense can build on Thursday night win

New York Times

A win to end a losing streak can, for a day or two, make everyone forget about all the losses. But for every morsel of optimism, there’s still a reminder that the Bears entered the game at FedEx Field as the worst team in football. The Bears’ next two opponents — heading into their Week 5 games — rank 29th …

1 year, 5 months ago

Why DJ Moore’s career night in Bears win vs. Commanders helped cool Matt Eberflus’ seat

New York Times

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns and Ben Standig Chicago Bears receiver DJ Moore nearly logged a career high in receiving yards in the first half of Thursday night’s game. — Adam Jahns, Chicago Bears writer DJ Moore dominates Moore looked every bit like the top-flight receiver the Bears hoped he’d be for Fields when he was added to the blockbuster …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears mailbag: Matt Eberflus’ job security, potential trade candidates, plus Week 5 picks

New York Times

The questions about firings piled up this week. He’s going to be the important voice, and as the new one, maybe the whole “the Bears have never fired a head coach in season” stat becomes irrelevant. GO DEEPER How the Bears — and Justin Fields — wasted Fields’ career day in latest confounding loss Do you think getting stuffed by …

1 year, 6 months ago

How the Bears — and Justin Fields — wasted Fields’ career day

New York Times

CHICAGO — For 20 minutes after the Chicago Bears’ loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Justin Fields sat in his full uniform. So there’s a lot of good things that we can build upon going forward.” GO DEEPER The Bears are the NFL's worst team. So it really doesn’t matter.” The Bears wasted Fields’ best game. That’s tough.” After …

1 year, 6 months ago

Questionable decisions by Bears coaching staff play a role in heartbreaking loss to Broncos

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised his team’s passion and energy. He said the team’s execution was “really good in spots,” and that was “a big improvement.” He pointed to what he called “a lot good moments in there.” It was quite the take on Chicago’s 14th consecutive loss dating to last season, one in which the Bears blew …

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