Josh Blackwell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Bears Make DB Among NFL's 'Highest-Paid' Core Special-Teamers

The Chicago Bears remain willing to shell out the necessary money to retain their players, even those whose brightest contributions are on special teams.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6

Bears re-sign CB Josh Blackwell

The Bears’ special teams units will include a number of familiar faces in 2025. Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga has a deal in place to remain with the team, and the same is also true of cornerback Josh Blackwell.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / March 6

Bears Re-Sign Pair of Key Special Teams Contributors Ahead of Free Agency

The Chicago Bears have been busy. Adding tight end Durham Smythe ahead of the open free agency period, the team is also locking up key contributors already in the organization.

Cameron Ward News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Bears make unheralded star one of highest-paid players at position

The Chicago Bears are not prepared to let special teams specialist Josh Blackwell out of their site just yet. On the heels of the third-year cornerback’s breakthrough season, the Bears have agreed to extend Blackwell before the 2025 NFL free agency period officially opens.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

2025 NFL Free Agency: Chicago Bears re-sign standout special teams player

A busy week continues for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles. A day after trading for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, Poles took care of some in-house business. Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team reported on Thursday that the Chicago Bears and defensive back Josh Blackwell had reached agreement on a 2-year deal that will pay him as much as $6 million.

NFL Draft News

Possible landing spot for Shedeur Sanders apparently not a realistic option

What QB Jaxson Dart means for Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen's Giants futures

Reporter addresses if Giants ruined Rams' Jaxson Dart plans

Inside source has theory about why Aaron Rodgers hasn't signed with Steelers

Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / February 5

Chicago Bears 2024 Exit Interviews: Josh Blackwell

The nightmare that was the 2024 Chicago Bears season is over. Before the transactional period starts and the roster changes begin, we will recap the seasons of most of the 53-man roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8

Josh Blackwell Enjoys an Award at the Packers' Expense

Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell received an award for his acting, but not an Emmy or Academy Award. They could have given one to DJ Moore, as well. The NFL announced Blackwell has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Sunday's 94-yard punt return touchdown against the Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 5

Watch: Bears score 94-yard TD on incredible punt return vs. Packers

Chicago Bears fans have had little to celebrate this season, so they should enjoy a sweet punt return touchdown in Sunday's road game against the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears GM gives commitment to Thomas Brown in coaching search

Six-time Pro Bowl WR only open to playing in two cities in 2025

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The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 9

Fine Given to Cardinals Player for Faskmasking Josh Blackwell

The Cardinals beat up the Bears last week physically but had to pay for it out of pocket. Arizona safety/punt gunner Joey Blount got fined $16,883 for reaching out and grabbing the facemask of Bears outside blocker Josh Blackwell on an Arizona punt with 4:34 left in the first quarter.