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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams embraces a brighter spotlight entering Year 3: ‘Everybody is looking at you’ • 3 things we learned as Chicago Bears wrapped up minicamp, including Dillon Thieneman working with the 1st team
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Chicago Bears Insider

Friday, June 12, 2026

Good afternoon, Chicago.

Here's what to know about the Bears as they wrap up their offseason program, including Caleb Williams' Year 3 approach and Jaylon Johnson's potential boost.

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Chicago Bears need Montez Sweat to build on ‘the best year of his career’ after standing pat at DE

Ben Johnson believes Montez Sweat had his “best year” in 2025. With essentially the same defensive end group returning, the Chicago Bears will need Sweat more than ever.

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams embraces a brighter spotlight entering Year 3: ‘Everybody is looking at you’

As more fans buy Caleb Williams merchandise and watch his highlights, the Chicago Bears quarterback said his teammates help keep him grounded.

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3 things we learned as Chicago Bears wrapped up minicamp, including Dillon Thieneman working with the 1st team

As the Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program, coach Ben Johnson already was looking ahead to a challenging training camp: “You’ve got to pay a price.”

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Column: Speedy Kalif Raymond gives the Chicago Bears a more versatile dynamic in the WR3 role

Kalif Raymond remains just as fast and sudden as Ben Johnson recalls from their time together in Detroit. He’s a more versatile third receiver than the Chicago Bears had a year ago.

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4 things we learned at Chicago Bears minicamp, including CB Jaylon Johnson continuing to make plays

The Chicago Bears could get a big boost if two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson stays healthy and is back to full form.

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Chicago Bears stadium saga: A timeline of key events, from Arlington Heights to Hammond

The Chicago Bears say they’re now focusing their stadium plans on northwest Indiana. How did it get to this point? Here’s a timeline of the six-year saga.

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Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team

The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed the other chamber. Earlier this year, the Indiana legislature passed a bill creating a structure for the state to help the team build in Hammond.

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