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Former Bears player arrested for alleged financial fraud scheme

Another day, another former Bears player in the police blotter. A day after former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was sentenced to four days in jail following a DUI charge, former Bears slot cornerback Buster Skrine was arrested in Georgia on 18 counts in an alleged financial fraud scheme, according to Atlanta News First .

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Chicago Bears lead the NFL with least wasted ‘dead cap’ money

The NFL is full of teams giving millions of dollars to players who aren’t on their roster. No, seriously. We saw more than 1,000 total players released,

Jay Cutler News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Jay Cutler gets jail sentence in DWI plea deal

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has officially been sentenced after a 2024 arrest in Tennessee for driving while intoxicated, Yahoo reports.

Jaquan Brisker News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 27

Chicago Bears health check for the break: Jaquan Brisker among concerns

A team that has injuries has other concerns now where they can least afford to have them. Safety Jaquan Brisker is one player always to be monitored because of past injury situations and he left Wednesday's last practice before game week.

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Jahdae Walker News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 27

Key injuries press Jahdae Walker and roster additions on special teams

Losing running back Travis Homer and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga to injured reserve for at least four weeks definitely hurts the Bears more on special teams than on offense or defense.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Former Chicago Bears CB was arrested and charged in 18 counts: Report

Per multiple reports, former Chicago Bears cornerback Buster Skrine was arrested in Georgia on Wednesday. The former NFL athlete had been on the run from authorities in Canada since 2024 in connection to allegations of defrauding banks.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / August 27

Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson Signal Chicago’s Fresh Start

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL season with something they haven’t had in decades: a true sense of hope for their offense. The hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach and the presence of second-year quarterback Caleb Williams have raised expectations that the franchise could finally improve after years of offensive instability.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Ben Johnson’s innovation will be needed to cover for the concerns at running back

The Chicago Bears are in the process of finalizing their regular season roster before Tuesday’s deadline, as there are questions on which players will make the team.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 27

Special teams key to Bears roster moves and practice squad

Special teams moves dominated Bears actions on a day when they formed their practice squad. The most surprising Bears roster cuts of all so far might have occurred on special teams a day after the 53-man cutdown.

Colston Loveland News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Bears’ Colston Loveland hype taking off before rookie season

The Chicago Bears could be one of the 2025 season’s most intriguing squads as the regular season approaches. One insider recently suggested that rookie tight end Colston Loveland may play a pivotal role in the team’s offensive attack.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / August 27

Bears @ Chiefs: Preseason Week 3 QB Grades

As quickly as the preseason arrived, it has already passed in the blink of an eye, and now we turn to the final week before the regular season. The Chicago Bears closed out their preseason slate with an exciting 29–27 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, powered by three fourth-quarter touchdown drives led by Tyson Bagent.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Jay Cutler News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Former Chicago Bears QB sentenced to jail in DWI plea deal: Report

Per multiple reports, former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been sentenced to jail as part of a plea deal he took for following an arrest in October for drunken driving.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Bears’ most surprising 53-man roster cut before 2025 NFL season

The Chicago Bears had a busy offseason that saw them bring in tons of talent. The hope is that it will result in a sizable improvement to their record and even a potential playoff push.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Chicago Bears make 2 telling additions, including bringing back familar CB

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears added two players to their roster off waivers following Tuesday’s mass cuts by teams to trim rosters to 53 players before Week 1 of the regular season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Bears bring back a familiar face and Dennis Allen reunites with a former depth player as the team lands two additions off the waiver wire

Yesterday, the Chicago Bears finalized the initial 53-man roster and the word initial is already coming into play because changes are already happening to that list.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / August 27

Bears claim two defenders off waivers

The Bears claimed linebacker D’Marco Jackson and cornerback Jaylon Jones off waivers on Wednesday, per the NFL’s transaction wire. Tom Pelissero was the first to share the full transaction list.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 27

53-man roster: Chicago Bears claim two players off waivers

The Chicago Bears trimmed their roster to 53 players in time for Tuesday's NFL deadline, but as is the case every year, the first 53-man roster is rarely the final one.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Ryan Poles' latest comments following final roster cuts quiets down speculation on adding a player like Za'Darius Smith to the locker room

The Chicago Bears finalized the initial 53-man roster on Tuesday after going through the final roster decisions, but it's worth reminding that changes can still be made to this initial list before the Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Bears activate Pro Bowl cornerback, cut roster down to 53

The Chicago Bears made a flurry of move to trim their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday, per a team announcement, headlined by the activation of Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson from the physically unable to perform list.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26

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Tight end premium scoring is becoming increasingly popular in the fantasy football world as a way to add value to a position that is often overlooked during roster construction.

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Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / August 26

‘Some Improvement There Is Likely’: Why New NFL Coach Is in a Great Spot to Succeed

Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, finds himself in a promising position as the 2025 NFL season approaches. His leadership during the preseason has garnered attention, with many analysts noting the potential for improvement within the team.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 23