Chicago Tribune Bears reporter.https://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muug5ib5y22u5 observations as Chicago Bears enter Week 1, including T.J. Edwards' mental war and health concerns at RB https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/06/chicago-bears-week-1-observations/06 Sep 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muug5ib5y22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mune7ttnsc26Bears injury front: Austin Booker's back Rome Odunze, D'Andre Swift left early Salvon Ahmed a little shaken up and head to sideline, Zavier Scott took over at RB03 Sep 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mune7ttnsc26https://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mul35hryyk2oCould Clark Phillips III be Chicago Bears' solution at slot corner? 'I see him fitting into that nickel mix.' https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/02/chicago-bears-clark-phillips-nickel-cornerback/02 Sep 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mul35hryyk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mukobtsri22vBears practice Absent: RB Kyle Monangai, LB D'Marco Jackson, DE Austin Booker Situational work: Colston Loveland was a favorite of target of Caleb Williams Secondary: lot of Xavier Woods at safety, Malik Muhammad at nickel02 Sep 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukobtsri22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mukjogrihc2oBears sign TE Qadir Ismail to the practice squad.02 Sep 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukjogrihc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mukhm6vlgk2oBears DC Dennis Allen says he sees new acquisition Clark Phillips "fitting into the mix" at nickel.02 Sep 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukhm6vlgk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muiacg7z7k2h9/1 Bears practice notables: > WR Luther Burden warmed up, took some punts in special teams-focused practice > DE Marcus Davenport (practice squad) in uniform for first time > Not seen: DE Austin Booker, LB D'Marco Jackson, RB Kyle Monangai, RB Salvon Ahmed (practice squad)01 Sep 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiacg7z7k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mui4cqfkik2tBears roster update: Injured reserve: S Coby Bryant, TE Hayden Large 53-man additions: LB Jack Sanborn, DT James Lynch 14 on practice squad01 Sep 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui4cqfkik2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muhztdalw22tRB Kyle Monangai remains “week-to-week, and “Jaylon (Johnson) and Tyrique (Stevenson) is more day-to-day.” –-Bears HC Ben Johnson, adding that Luther Burden III will practice01 Sep 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhztdalw22thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muhqqp74ts2t“I don’t know. I would hope so. I still have hope there.” –Bears GM on Kyler Gordon playing for Chicago this season01 Sep 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhqqp74ts2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muhqnmc3ls2t“That deal was more about timing than anything. THe timing fit. We had some young guys really pushing.” –Bears GM Ryan Poles said about trading DT Gervon Dexter, and he cited Jordan van den Berg01 Sep 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhqnmc3ls2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mufzoijsu22tBears practice squad signings: RB Salvon Ahmed G Caden Barnett TE Stephen Carlson DE Marcus Davenport WR Kaden Davis G Kyle Hergel LB Wayne Matthews WR Scotty Miller DB Deantre Prince WR J.P. Richardson DB Marlen Sewell31 Aug 2026 23:10 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufzoijsu22thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mudfjjnxhs2tBears released: RB Salvon Ahmed TE Stephen Carlson DL Marcus Davenport OL Wesley French DL James Lynch WR Scotty Miller LB Jon Rhattigan LB Jack Sanborn30 Aug 2026 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudfjjnxhs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mubeelgpm22fZavion Thomas steals the show in debut as Chicago Bears cap preseason with 24-15 win over Tennessee Titans https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/29/chicago-bears-preseason-finale-tennessee-titans/30 Aug 2026 02:38 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubeelgpm22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mubbojnbuc2hBen Johnson on Bears injuries: RB Brittain Brown is in concussion protocol. DB Jaylon Jones and WR Ray-Ray McLeod have hamstring injuries.30 Aug 2026 01:50 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubbojnbuc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mubbhzy6ck2hBen Johnson was on the field when Luther Burden III was catching passes from Caleb Williams: "He looks 100% to me."30 Aug 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubbhzy6ck2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mubbctsdfs2h"This game was going to be a big part of the equation, and so we've got to go back and look at this tape. I think we probably feel better about the tackle conversation right now than safety." --Ben Johnson on whether he's gained any more clarity at left tackle and safety30 Aug 2026 01:43 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubbctsdfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mub6tolml22tBears beat the Titans 24-15 in their preseason finale at Nissan Stadium > Tyson Bagent: 16/17, 208 yards, 2 TDs > Zavion Thomas: 5 catches, 5 targets, 140 yards, 1 TD30 Aug 2026 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mub6tolml22thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mub6ahnzxc2tTitans RB D'Earnest Johnson goes up the middle for a 9 yard TD. 2-point run by Hendon Hooker fails. Bears lead 24-15. 10 plays, 74 yards, 6:2630 Aug 2026 00:48 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mub6ahnzxc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mub4und7ss2tBears end the third quarter with back-to-back sacks of Hendon Hooker (Jamree Kromah, Jayden Loving) and a 24-9 lead.30 Aug 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mub4und7ss2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mub4kxbes22tCairo Santos kicks a 37-yarder to give the Bears a 24-9 lead with 1:13 left in the 3rd quarter 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:3930 Aug 2026 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mub4kxbes22thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3mub3iwanmc2tRoschon Johnson plows into the end zone from 3 yards out and the Bears take a 21-9 lead with 7:36 left in the 3rd quarter 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:3829 Aug 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mub3iwanmc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muazyaijxk2vBears lead the Titans 14-9 at the half: > Zavion Thomas: 3 catches for 116 yards, 1 TD (97 yds) > Tyson Bagent: 16 of 17 for 208 yards, 2 TDs > Chicago converts 4 of 5 fourth downs29 Aug 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muazyaijxk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muaztzm2z22vJoey Slye kicks a 25-yarder to make it a 14-9 Bears lead over the Titans at halftime. 10 plays, 71 yards, 1:2129 Aug 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muaztzm2z22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muayfrivw22vTyson Bagent displays a little razzle dazzle, backpedaling to lob a TD pass to Maurice Alexander on 4th and goal from the 2. Bears take a 14-6 lead. 16 plays, 69 yards, 9:1429 Aug 2026 23:04 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muayfrivw22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muaxjtdg3c2vJoey Slye boots a 56-yard field goal to help the Titans draw within 7-6 of the Bears with 14:08 left in the second quarter. 5 plays, 14 yards, 2:1229 Aug 2026 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muaxjtdg3c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muaxc25ba22vBears lead the Titans 7-3 after the first quarter. Titans face a 2nd and 9 at the Bears 39 when they resume.29 Aug 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muaxc25ba22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muax2lhi2c2vTyson Bagent and Zavion Thomas fumble the exchange. Titans DE Jacob Martin recovers the fumble. A Bears drive into Titans territory goes for naught.29 Aug 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muax2lhi2c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muaw6bmqu22vJoey Slye kicks a 28-yard field goal to pull the Titans within 7-3 of the Bears. 13 plays, 68 yards, 5:5129 Aug 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muaw6bmqu22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/philthompsontrib.bsky.social/post/3muavjix6us2vZavion Thomas scores a 97-yard TD on Tyson Bagent’s first pass. Titans cornerback Keydrain Calligan stumbled while biting on the route. Bears take a 7-0 lead with 13:02 left in the first quarter.29 Aug 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:sxe4eqt3i5iphsylmxvfvqtq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muavjix6us2v