Chicago bears football news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Chicago Bears:
Offseason Moves
- The Bears signed quarterback Nick Foles to a 4-year, $88 million contract extension in March.
- They also signed defensive tackle Akiem Hicks to a 2-year, $30 million contract extension.
- The team released wide receiver Allen Robinson and defensive tackle Eddie Goldman in March.
- The Bears drafted quarterback Justin Fields with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Coaching Staff
- The Bears hired Matt Nagy as their head coach in 2018. Nagy is entering his fourth season with the team.
- The team also hired defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who is entering his second season with the Bears.
Injury Updates
- Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is expected to be ready for training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason.
- Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to miss the start of the season.
- Defensive tackle Khalil Mack is expected to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his knee.
Preseason Schedule
- The Bears will play four preseason games in August and September:
- August 14: vs. Miami Dolphins
- August 22: at Indianapolis Colts
- August 29: vs. Tennessee Titans
- September 3: at Cleveland Browns
Regular Season Schedule
- The Bears will play 17 games in the 2021 regular season, including:
- September 12: vs. Detroit Lions
- September 20: at Green Bay Packers
- October 3: vs. Cleveland Browns
- October 10: at Las Vegas Raiders
- October 17: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- October 24: at Carolina Panthers
- October 31: vs. San Francisco 49ers
- November 7: at Pittsburgh Steelers
- November 14: vs. Minnesota Vikings
- November 21: at Baltimore Ravens
- November 28: vs. Detroit Lions
- December 5: at Green Bay Packers
- December 12: vs. Arizona Cardinals
- December 19: at Minnesota Vikings
- December 26: vs. Seattle Seahawks
- January 2: at New Orleans Saints