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A brown bear takes a break at the Safari Off-Road Adventure Experience during Content Creator Day at Six Flags Great Adventure on Friday, May 15, 2026. | Brian Johnston/Asbury Park Press / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL


BEARSSSSSS


Caleb Williams: We’ll get the completion percentage up, make everyone feel warm and lovely

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams did well enough in the biggest moments to lead the team to a division title and a thrilling playoff win over the Packers last season, but there are still those who feel Williams doesn’t do enough in the more routine moments.

ESPN retracts story linking former Bears DT Mike Pennel to Dominican woman’s death

An ESPN story published June 18 that explored the connection between Pennel and the death of a Dominican woman contained errors, the website wrote Wednesday, and has been deleted.

Bears’ rise comes as Packers, Lions and Vikings in limbo in NFC North

Who knows what will happen this season.


Why the Bears won’t trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Because crazy-assed rumors fronted by “journalists” in the offseason for contact farming are too stupid for words?

Why Bears QB Caleb Williams is a perfect match for Ben Johnson

United by a ruthless competitive “dog” mentality, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson thrive on shared expectations to make the Chicago Bears a consistent threat in the NFC North.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Chris Johnson brings back the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS research

In case you are wondering why it’s popping up again all of the sudden.

Texans G Ed Ingram: We’re doing a complete 180 on the offensive line

As bad as they were last year, this is probably a good thing.

Javonte Williams on new contract: Hard work paid off, now I have more to prove

It often does.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Why the Detroit Lions cut Terrion Arnold now

Lots of moving parts on this story.

ESPN grades Lions’ offseason as top-10 in NFL

The Bears and Packers were also top 10, and rated higher than the Lions.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

All-Time Historical Bears Team Tournament: Evil Demons from Hell vs Bear Essentials

Looking back at my 10 Most Important Chicago Bears of 2025

Gerald McCoy: ‘Caleb Williams will be the Best QB in the NFL’

Question of the Day: Who will win Chicago’s next championship?

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