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The Chicago Bears have named five captains for the 2026 season, which includes notable veterans in all phases.
On Tuesday, just a few days before their Sunday matchup against the Carolina Panthers to begin the 2026 NFL season, Johnson revealed some worrying news on Odunze. With DJ Moore now gone, Odunze is going to be instrumental to the Bears' 2026 season plans. If he's hurt, the Bears might be in some trouble.
Four of the Bears ’ five captains will be doing it for the second-straight year.
The Chicago Bears are likely going to have to pay up, and pay big, to keep star cornerback Jaylon Johnson around longterm.
Chicago has eight games against teams that made the '25 playoffs, so the time to celebrate last season is over.
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Today in Chicago History: NFL uses instant replay for 1st time during a Bears game at Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears have more players, coaches and administrators enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame than any other NFL team — 32. 1986: Instant replay was used in the NFL for the first time in a game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns.
The Chicago Bears face the toughest slate of opponents in the entire league, but they will have one distinct advantage.
The dynamic duo of Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams keeps the Bears in range of Super Bowl contention.