Alex Bars
FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, speaks as general manager Ryan Pace looks on at a news conference during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill. The Bears come into the draft with a long to-do list and big questions about the direction of the franchise. For all the uncertainty, one thing is clear. Pace and Nagy cannot afford to fumble this. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Chicago Bears trade up in Round 2 for tackle Teven Jenkins

By Gene Chamberlain Apr. 30, 2021 08:14 PM EDT

Bears re-sign exclusive rights free agent OL Alex Bars

Mar. 03, 2021 06:45 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears re-signed offensive lineman Alex Bars as well as four other exclusive rights free agents on Wednesday. ...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears not sweating how they reached postseason

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 04, 2021 06:34 PM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Jones (26) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bears focused on avoiding letdown against Jaguars

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown run with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears visit Vikings, at playoff race pace for once

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2020 05:02 PM EST

Chicago Bears' David Montgomery (32) celebrates after a running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slide

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 14, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) finds some running room against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Surging Bears lead NFC North after road win at Panthers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 19, 2020 06:07 PM EDT

Blocking is only one problem of many for Bears' line

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 12, 2020 04:39 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — It’s a difficult time to be an offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears even with the team sitting at 4-1 on the season. ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings use meaningless Bears game to regroup for playoffs

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2019 07:46 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Rams WR Robert Woods surprise inactive vs. Bears

Nov. 17, 2019 07:22 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rams wide receiver Robert Woods is a surprise inactive as Los Angeles hosts Chicago on Sunday night. Woods is inactive...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws during the half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Chicago. The Bears envisioned Trubisky showing why he was drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017 and a more dynamic offense helping take the load off one of the NFL’s best defenses in coach Matt Nagy’s second season. So far, it’s not happening. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Bears hope to have Trubisky return from shoulder injury

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 16, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

Chicago Bears' defensive end Akiem Hicks, 96, stands in a huddle during an NFL training session at the Allianz Park stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The Chicago Bears are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Oakland Raiders in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Chicago Bears put star DT Akiem Hicks on injured reserve

Oct. 15, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Bears place Kyle Long on IR, Akiem Hicks' status uncertain

Oct. 14, 2019 01:57 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears returned to work Monday after their bye week elated to have several missing pieces back but without key players from their...

Chicago Bears make big investment in guard Cody Whitehair.

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 01, 2019 03:56 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky wore a smile Sunday like he just received a big contract extension. In a way, it...