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Bears RBs coach Eric Bieniemy off to Chiefs, DBs coach Al Harris talks to Packers

Chicago Sun-Times 22 Jan 2026
Ben Johnson is prepared to lose staffers to promotions elsewhere. Wednesday, two Bears position coaches took steps toward that end ... Defensive backs coach Al Harris interviewed for the rival Packers defensive coordinator job Wednesday ... ....
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Finley Bizjack's big second half leads Butler past red-hot DePaul, CJ Gunn

IndyStar 21 Jan 2026
The win is Butler's second in a row. It's the first time Butler's won consecutive Big East games since the Bulldogs won three straight from Feb. 5 to Feb. 15 last season. Finley Bizjack led Butler with 24 points — 18 in the second half.
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Bears sign 14 players to futures contracts

Chicago Sun-Times 21 Jan 2026
The Bears signed 14 players to reserve/futures contracts Tuesday, two days after their season ended with a playoff loss to the Rams ... His brother Noah, also a linebacker, is on the Bears' roster ... Bears ... , , .. By Patrick Finley ... By Patrick Finley ... ....
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Bears to hire Boston College offensive coordinator Will Lawing

Chicago Sun-Times 21 Jan 2026
Boston College offensive coordinator Will Lawing is leaving the school to take a job with the Bears, his head coach said Tuesday ... It’s unclear where Lawing will fit in with the Bears ... So we wish him the best.” ... Bears ... By Patrick Finley ... By Patrick Finley.
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A year later, Bears' Ben Johnson has been 'everything that Chicago’s needed as a coach'

Chicago Sun-Times 21 Jan 2026
Ben Johnson agreed to become the Bears’ head coach a year ago Tuesday ... ‘‘He’s been the catalyst for us,’’ quarterback Caleb Williams said Monday ... View this post on Instagram ... ‘‘And I learned who he wasn’t.’’ ... Bears ... By Patrick Finley ... By Patrick Finley.
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Bears coach Ben Johnson: 'I’m Caleb Williams’ No. 1 believer'

Chicago Sun-Times 21 Jan 2026
"I’m Caleb WilliamsNo. 1 believer," Johnson said Wednesday at Halas Hall during the team's end-of-season press conference. "I have a lot of faith in him and what he’s capable of doing and the player that he’s still striving to become." ... ....
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Halas Intrigue podcast: Bears look forward

Chicago Sun-Times 21 Jan 2026
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson had to say about the Bears' season ... Latest on the Bears. Halas Intrigue. Halas Intrigue podcast ... , , .. By Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser. read. Bears ... , , . ... , , . ... ....
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Thank Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson for Bears' low-stress season recap

Chicago Sun-Times 21 Jan 2026
The last time the Bears had a season-ending press conference this chill, Caleb Williams was in grade school. After the 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2021 seasons, the Bears fired their head coach ... In 2015, the Bears lost 5-of-7 games to end the season ... ....
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Even with bright future, Bears bemoan missed opportunity vs. Rams

Chicago Sun-Times 20 Jan 2026
Mere minutes after the Bears’ season ended Sunday night, someone asked Cole Kmet about the team being well-positioned for the future. The tight end wasn’t ready to go there ... “The work we put in is for this year,” he said. “Not for next year.” ... “It’s 0-0.
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Rams' social-media team trolls Bears after L.A.'s victory

Chicago Sun-Times 20 Jan 2026
The Rams' social-media team mocked the Bears over and over after the Rams' victory in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday night. One post showed a bear closing a door with his teeth with the words "Good. Better. Rest" alongside it..
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Chiefs eye reunion with Bears assistant Eric Bieniemy

Chicago Sun-Times 20 Jan 2026
Eric Bieniemy's stay in Chicago could be a short one — the Chiefs are eyeing a reunion with the Bears running backs coach. The Chiefs requested an interview with him for their offensive coordinator position Monday ... That was a compliment ... ....
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Kevin Byard: Staying with Bears is 'first option,' but I'll do what's best for my ...

Chicago Sun-Times 20 Jan 2026
After leading the NFL in interceptions, Bears safety Kevin Byard has a decision to make. His contract expires in March. The 10-year veteran said there’s a “mutual interest” between him and the Bears’ decision-makers to return on a free-agent deal ... ....
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Bears to wear navy blue pants Sunday vs. Rams

Chicago Sun-Times 19 Jan 2026
The Bears will wear navy pants with their home navy jersey again Sunday ... The Bears posted an image of the navy pants hanging in the locker room hours before kickoff ... “It's never been the head coach's call here,” he said ... By Patrick Finley ... ....
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Bears tied with Rams at halftime of divisional round playoff game

Chicago Sun-Times 19 Jan 2026
One week after taking an 18-point deficit into the locker room at halftime, the Bears are tied at 10 with the Rams after two quarters Sunday night at a snowy Soldier Field ... On third down, the Bears ran for two yards ... Bears ... , , . ... read ... By Patrick Finley.
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