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Words on the Bears, sometimes Cubs and Sox for WGN-TV News | Producer/Host - The Sports Office on WGN+ | PFWA Member | GVSU/Medill Alum |

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The Bears are bringing back CB Jaylon Jones on a 1-year deal.

14.03.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't really take the time to acknowledge personal accomplishments, but this is one I'm proud of.

Yesterday marked episode No. 100 of The Sports Office, and I couldn't be more grateful to be able to work alongside guys like JP, Josh and Ricky T.

Here's a little clip from the show:

14.03.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Bears have made the Braxton Jones re-signing and additions of Kentavius Street and Cam Lewis official.

13.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Simone Biles is trading in her Bears gear for Colts swag.

Former Bears safety Jonathan Owens is signing a 1-year deal with the Colts, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

13.03.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with former Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport report.

12.03.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills that’s worth $6 million, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

12.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œβ€¦I think it was cool. DJ sent him a video telling him not to be mad at dad. It's part of the business.”

Poles went on to say, β€œI'm from Western New York, and like I said, my immediate family is not very happy with me, but my extended family is very happy with me.”

12.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ryan Poles said the toughest part of the NFL business is making moves like trading DJ Moore, especially when you have family that’s personally invested in the team.

β€œI've mentioned this before. My son is a passionate fan of the Chicago Bears. He was not very happy with me at all…”

12.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bears GM Ryan Poles confirmed they did their due diligence and kicked the tires on Maxx Crosby.

β€œWe checked into it. We looked to see if it made sense. Had some dialog. I'll leave it at that.”

12.03.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bears have made a flurry of roster moves official.

They announced the signings of Jedrick Wills Jr, Coby Bryant, Neville Gallimore, Kalif Raymond and Devin Bush.

The Bears also announced the resigning of Daniel Hardy, Case Keenum, D’Marco Jackson, Elijah Hicks and Jordan McFadden.

12.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who is Jedrick Wills Jr and what does he bring to the table for the Bears?

In short, a former starting LT looking for a redemption arc.

More details, for @WGNNews: tinyurl.com/4c6hhx3j

11.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Browns first-round pick, OT Jedrick Wills Jr., is signing a one-year deal with the Bears, a source tells Schefter.

11.03.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With the beginning of the new league year, Garrett Bradbury is officially a Bear, and DJ Moore is officially a Bill.

11.03.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Kevin Byard is signing a 1-year, $9-million deal with the Patriots.

11.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After reports surfaced of the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade based on medical concerns, Crosby’s agent, CJ LaBoy, posted this on Twitter/X:

11.03.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bam has passed Kobe for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, 83 and counting.

11.03.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This just in, the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of their trade with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire Maxx Crosby, the Raiders said in a statement.

11.03.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

His best season came in 2022 with the Saints under current Bears DC Dennis Allen, who was serving in his first year as head coach in New Orleans at the time.

Street had 29 combined tackles with 5 tackles-for-loss, 3.5 sacks and 8 QB hits in 17 games played under Allen that season.

10.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Quick notes on Kentavius Street:

Street had 21 combined tackles with 3 tackles-for-loss and 2.0 sacks in 7 games played for Atlanta in 2025.

He represents another depth piece add to the Bears' defense with previous ties to the coaching staff.

10.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bears are signing veteran defensive end Kentavius Street.

Street has 10.5 career sacks in 7 career NFL seasons split between the 49ers, Saints, Eagles and, most recently, Falcons.

10.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An updated @wgntv.com Chicago Bears Free Agency tracker, complete with the latest on Cam Lewis, Nahshon Wright and Kalif Raymond:

wgntv.com/sports/chica...

10.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He also had 231 snaps on special teams in 2025.

A versatile *depth piece* at defensive back for Dennis Allen, it would appear.

10.03.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bears are signing former Bills DB Cam Lewis to a two-year deal.

Lewis is a 6-year NFL veteran who lined up at slot corner, wide corner, free safety, and both outside LB positions last year for the Bills, according to PFF.

10.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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After a prove-it season with the #Bears that landed Nahshon Wright in the Pro Bowl, he has found his next team after a breakout performance.

More on Wright leaving Chicago for the city that never sleeps, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/5cjcdbmd

10.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

First reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the New York Jets are signing former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl corner Nahshon Wright to a 1-year deal worth up $5.5M, Schultz said, citing sources.

10.03.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Andrew Billings is the Chicago Bears’ 2025 Ed Block Courage award winner:

10.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also with Raymond’s addition, it makes it look like the Bears will not be bringing back Devin Duvernay, who flashed as a return man last year.

A 2-for-1 replacement. Kalif Raymond for Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay.

10.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ben Johnson is bringing in another familiar face from his time in Detroit.

The Bears are signing former Lions WR and returner Kalif Raymond, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

10.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A post on Vikings WR Jordan Addison’s Instagram today. Besides the jersey, peep the likes and comments.

10.03.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Braxton Jones back in the navy blue and orange? It's looking like a soon-to-be reality.

More on the Bears re-signing him, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/mt7vpax7

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