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Eagles clinch playoff berth

Both teams had a chance to secure the NFC's final playoff spot Sunday and Philadelphia captured it by blanking the Redskins, 24-0.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL 2018 Week 17: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

The playoff puzzle remains unsolved going into the final week of the regular season.

Conor Roche

Chicago Bears 2018 season schedule, scores and TV streams in Canada

The Bears hope for continued improvement under a new head coach in the 2018 NFL season.

S News Canada

Bears activate Long from IR

Long returned to practice last Friday for the first time since injuring his foot Oct. 28.

Alexis Mansanarez

Key Opta facts for NFL Week 17

The final Sunday of regular-season games features a win-and-in clash between the Titans and Colts in Nashville.

Liam Blackburn

NFL 2018 Week 17: Bears vs. Vikings preview, statistics, odds

The Vikings just need to win and they are in the playoffs. However, the division rival Bears, who clinched a playoff berth last week, are still playing for something.

S News Canada

NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17

There are several scenarios in Week 17 for teams to either clinch berths or home-field advantage during the playoffs.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL 2018 Week 16: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

The 2018 season has just two weeks remaining and many teams look to make a final statement.

Conor Roche

Bears-49ers melee leaves 3 ejected

The melee started after a late hit on Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky at the end of a scramble.

Arthur Weinstein

Miller reflects on injury, recovery

"I remember waking up and not wanting to remove the sheet to see if my leg was still there," Miller said in a feature aired on FOX.

Chelsea Howard

NFL Week 16 Blitz Read

The win keeps the Ravens in control of the final playoff spot in the AFC.

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NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

Aaron Jones injury update

Aaron Jones left Sunday's game against the Bears and will not return to the field this season.

Thomas Lott

NFL 2018 Week 15: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

Three divisional games highlight Week 15.

S News Canada

Leno proposes after beating Packers

The left tackle took his girlfriend out to midfield where he got down on one knee and proposed minutes after the game was over.

Chelsea Howard

Bears return to playoffs

A testing afternoon at Soldier Field saw the Bears finally return to the playoffs with a defeat of the Packers.

Ben Spratt

Graham: 'My numbers suck'

Jimmy Graham is on pace to catch a career-low number of touchdowns in a full season.

Thomas Lott

NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 15

There are multiple scenarios in Week 15 for teams to either clinch berths or home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Bob Hille

Bryce Callahan injury update

A memorabilia shop in Chicago unintentionally broke the news by announcing Callahan was no longer available for a Tuesday autograph session.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL 2018 Week 14: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

Week 14 begins as each team heads into its last quarter of the season.

Conor Roche

McVay humbled by 'SNF' rout

"Really, just consistently over and over, I continually put our players in bad spots," McVay told reporters.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bears use high-powered defense

Chicago used its defense to knock off the Rams 15-6 at Soldier Field in Week 14's "Sunday Night Football" matchup.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rams vs. Bears results: Score, highlights from Chicago's dominant Sunday night win

Two of the NFC's top teams met in Chicago on Sunday, and the Bears handed the Rams their second loss of the season. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the game.

Drew Nantais

Week 14 NFL picks against spread: Rams cover against Bears; Seahawks beat Vikings

In our Week 14 NFL picks against the spread, the Rams earn a key win in Chicago. Plus, Seattle continues its roll with a victory over Minnesota.

Vinnie Iyer

Mitchell Trubisky to start vs. Rams

The second-year quarterback has missed the past two games with a shoulder injury, but could be in line for a big day against the Rams.

Arthur Weinstein

NFL 2018 Week 14: Rams vs. Bears preview, statistics, odds

A potential playoff matchup takes place in the Windy City on Sunday night.

Conor Roche

Trubisky once lived with Goff

The Bears and Rams will face off this weekend, and their starting quarterbacks built a bond over the offseason.

Ameer Tyree

Trubisky expects to play vs. Rams

"I feel good about it," Bears coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday when asked about Trubisky's availability for Week 14.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Donald makes case for MVP

Donald has already tallied 16.5 sacks with four games left in the regular season.

Alexis Mansanarez

OBJ believed criticism was off-base

Beckham lined up for an onside kick in the final minutes of regulation, and looked like he hesitated before diving to the ground.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL Week 13 Blitz Read

The Rams clinched the NFC West title Sunday with a 30-16 win over the Lions. They're the first team to secure a playoff spot.

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Beckham throws TD pass

Odell Beckham Jr. connected with Sterling Shepard, marking his second touchdown pass this season.

Gabrielle McMillen

Giants' OBJ wants receiving record

Odell Beckham Jr. is over 1,000 receiving yards this season, but he has loftier goals in his sights.

Ameer Tyree

Shurmur denies Giants QB's tryout

Shurmur told a reporter who asked about the Giants' quarterback situation, “You’ve got to think of some other questions. My goodness."

Ameer Tyree

Trubisky's status uncertain

Matt Nagy said Trubisky its a “tough kid” and is “doing well,” but as head coach he’s likely looking toward the playoffs.

Travis Durkee

Bears vs. Lions results: Score, highlights from Thanksgiving game in Detroit

SN provided scoring updates and highlights in real time from Bears vs. Lions in Detroit on Thanksgiving. Here's how it went down.

Tadd Haislop

Marvin Jones injury update

Jones will be inactive on Thanksgiving but has a chance to play in Week 12 when Detroit hosts the Rams on Dec. 2.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Lions' Johnson, Jones out Thursday

Detroit will be missing its duo of RB Kerryon Johnson and WR Marvin Jones when it hosts Chicago for the first of three games Thursday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Trubisky doubtful

Chase Daniel could get the start against the Lions Thursday as Trubisky continues to deal with a shoulder injury.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL 2018 Week 12: Bears vs. Lions preview, statistics, odds

It's the best of the NFC North taking on the worst on American Thanksgiving.

Rudi Schuller

Parkey rebounds from poor showing

Bears kicker Cody Parkey has rebounded nicely after he missed four field goals against the Lions.

Ameer Tyree

Mitch Trubisky injury update

While the injury shouldn't be serious, there's concern over the amount of rest Trubisky will get on the Bear's short week.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?

The Detroit Lions have a long history of playing on Thanksgiving. Here's how it all started, with a full list of games played since the tradition started in 1934.

Shanna McCarriston

NFL Thanksgiving game picks against spread: Falcons make Saints sweat for latest win

In our NFL Thanksgiving game picks against the spread, New Orleans survives Atlanta's last stand in the playoff race. Plus, Dallas and Chicago take care of their division rivals, with only one covering the line.

Vinnie Iyer

Joel tailgates with Bears fans

Quenneville was seen throwing back ski shots as he partied with fellow Chicago fans.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Three takeaways from the Bears win

The Bears shut down the Vikings high-powered passing attack and did just enough on offense to come away with their fourth-straight victory.

Arthur Weinstein

Vikings vs. Bears results: Score, live updates from Chicago's Sunday night win

A top-notch defensive performance propelled the Bears to their fourth straight victory after they topped the Vikings on Sunday night. SN provided live scoring updates and highlights in real time from the Bear's win.

Drew Nantais

NFL Week 11 Blitz Read

Eight of the 10 NFL games heading into Sunday night were decided by four points or less, with several decided as time expired.

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Week 11 NFL picks against spread: Vikings nip Bears; Saints stomp Eagles

In our Week 11 NFL picks against the spread, Minnesota takes the NFC North lead with a win in Chicago. Plus, New Orleans makes defending Super Bowl-champion life harder for Philadelphia in the Superdome.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL 2018 Week 11: Vikings vs. Bears preview, statistics, odds

The Vikings and Bears meet in the Windy City to determine who will hold first place in the NFC North.

Conor Roche

Diggs, Thielen are like 'brothers'

Minnesota boasts two of the best receivers in the NFL, and one recently opened up about their bond on ProFootballTalk's podcast.

Alexis Mansanarez

Parkey missed 4 kicks last week

Parkey is taking every opportunity to not let the same mistakes effect him as the Bears prepare for their 'SNF' matchup against the Vikings.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL moves 2 games to primetime

The NFL moved the Week 13 matchup between the Chargers, Steelers and the Week 14 contest pitting the Rams against the Bears into primetime.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mitchell Trubisky's pace

The second-year pro is on a pace to set Bears records for passing yards and touchdowns thrown.

Ameer Tyree

NFL Week 10 Blitz Read

Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb rushed for 176 yards and scored twice as Cleveland upset Atlanta, 28-16.

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NFL 2018 Week 10: Bears vs. Lions preview, statistics, odds

It's a Sunday matchup between the best and the worst teams in the NFC North.

Jackie Spiegel

Khalil Mack injury update

Mack has tallied 20 total tackles, five sacks and forced four fumbles in six games with the Bears this season.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL 2018 Week 9: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

The final Battle of the Bay takes place in Week 9.

Conor Roche

Bears put Long on IR

Long suffered a right foot tendon injury late in Chicago's 24-10 win over the Jets last week.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Mack (ankle) unlikely to play

Khalil Mack was limited in Chicago's game against New England two weeks ago and will likely not play Sunday.

Thomas Lott

Peterman will start for Bills

Derek Anderson has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Bears with a concussion.

Thomas Lott

Allen returns to practice

Buffalo's rookie play-caller is making strides as he nurses an elbow injury. Allen returned to practice Friday as a limited participant.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bills sticking with McCoy

McCoy, who is on track for a career low in rushing yards, is 'definitely' in Buffalo's 2019 plans, says general manager Brandon Beane.

Alexis Mansanarez

Pryor feels Jets ‘underused’ him

The 29-year-old wideout signed with the Bills this week after he was released by New York in mid-October.

E.Jay Zarett

Bills to meet with Matt Barkley

Barkley could serve as the Bills backup quarterback in their game against the Bears on Sunday,

E.Jay Zarett

Kyle Long injury update

Long suffered the injury in Chicago’s 24-10 win over the Jets last weekend.

E.Jay Zarett

eterman to start Sunday vs. Bears

Derek Anderson suffered a concussion in Monday's loss to the Patriots and Josh Allen remains out with an elbow injury.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Pryor to sign with Bills

The former Jets wide receiver recently visited the Bills and was offered a contract Monday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL Week 8 Blitz Read

The Packers visited LA and threatened the Rams' perfect record. But late scoring drives and a fumble recovery secured the 29-27 win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mack ruled out vs. Jets

The 27-year-old pass rusher, considered "day-to-day," sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, but returned on a limited basis Friday.

Chelsea Howard

Trubisky dresses up as Ditka

Mitchell Trubisky got into the Halloween spirit by walking into the Bears facility dressed up as coach Mike Ditka.

Gabrielle McMillen

Khalil Mack questionable vs. Jets

Both Mack and Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson are listed as questionable against the Jets, but practiced Friday.

Arthur Weinstein

Anderson doubtful vs. Bears

The Jets already ruled out leading receiver Quincy Enunwa, who will be sidelined for the second straight week with a high-ankle sprain.

Chelsea Howard

Powell placed on IR with injury

Bilal Powell will undergo surgery on his neck.

Thomas Lott

Jets sign Matthews

Matthews, who has appeared in three games this season, has 228 catches for 3,147 yards and 21 touchdowns in his seven-year career.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL 2018 Week 7: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

The Panthers face the Eagles in an intriguing NFC matchup in Week 7.

Conor Roche

Amy Schumer backs Colin Kaepernick, sits out Super Bowl ads

The comedian said the move is in support of Colin Kaepernick and his protest against social injustice and police brutality.

NFL Week 7 Blitz Read

Dallas and Baltimore both had a chance to tie their games on late kicks Sunday, but each took a loss after failed attempts.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bears almost pull off Hail Mary

The Bears nearly pulled off an unlikely comeback against the Patriots.

Alec Brzezinski

Michel injured vs. Bears

Michel fumbled the football after he got twisted up with Bears defenders and sustained a knee injury in the process.

Gabrielle McMillen

Rob Gronkowski injury update

Gronkowski had the injury pop up in practice this week and was listed as questionable heading into the Week 7 matchup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Rob Gronkowski injury update

Rob Gronkowski had a new injury pop up in practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game.

Thomas Lott

Khalil Mack injury update

The 27-year-old pass rusher injured his ankle in Chicago’s loss to the Dolphins last weekend.

E.Jay Zarett

Gronkowski not frustrated with role

Gronkowski hasn't caught a touchdown pass since Week 1 against the Texans.

Chelsea Howard

NFL 2018 Week 7: Patriots vs. Bears preview, statistics, odds

The Patriots look to win their fifth straight against the Bears when the teams meet in Week 7.

Jackie Spiegel

Belichick: Khalil Mack is no LT

The Patriots coach, when asked about Khalil Mack: "Yeah, I’m not putting anybody in Lawrence Taylor’s class."

Bob Hille

Mack 'day-to-day' with ankle injury

Mack was hurt in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins and missed 16 snaps, though he was able to return and continue playing with his ankle taped.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Osweiler gives Drake pep talk

Drake sat on the bench with a towel over his head after his goal-line fumble in overtime, and then came Osweiler.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cowboys, Ravens dominated

Both Dallas and Baltimore outplayed their respective opponents to win by a combined score of 61-7.

Alexis Mansanarez

Dolphins defeat Bears in OT

The Bears turned the ball over twice in overtime with an interception and a fumble.

Chelsea Howard

Cameron Wake has knee surgery

Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake underwent knee surgery but could return Week 7.

Alec Brzezinski

Ryan Tannehill questionable

Tannehill was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but was limited Friday, and is questionable for this Sunday's game.

Arthur Weinstein

Trubisky keeping compression sleeve

Trubisky threw a career-best six touchdowns in Chicago's Week 4 win over the Buccaneers while wearing the sleeve.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL 2018 Week 6: Bears vs. Dolphins preview, statistics, odds

Mitchell Trubisky will look to build off his impressive Week 5 performance against the Dolphins this Sunday.

Mark Suleymanov

O.J. Howard injury update

Howard ranked fifth on the team in receptions (11) and third in receiving yards (222) before getting hurt.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Dirk Koetter says fire everyone

The Bucs not only struggled on offense, they gave up six TD passes and 354 yards to Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky.

Arthur Weinstein

NFL Week 4 Blitz Read

Baker Mayfield and Josh Rosen both had a chance to pick up a win in their first NFL starts. But, neither came away with a victory.

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Bucs replace QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

Winston finished the game 16-of-20 passing for 145 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

E.Jay Zarett

Akiem Hicks ejected

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks was ejected in the second quarter of the Bears' game against the Buccaneers.

Gabrielle McMillen

Trubisky broke out Sunday vs. Bucs

Mitchell Trubisky had struggled to start his career, but went gangbusters Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL 2018 Week 4: Buccaneers vs. Bears preview, statistics, odds

In a meeting between two teams looking for their third win of the young season, the possibility for fireworks exists when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Illinois to face the Chicago Bears.

Rudi Schuller

Winston talks his return

"I'm not a selfish player; it's about our team. We're out here doing big things and we have to continue doing it," Winston said Wednesday.

Chelsea Howard

NFL's most improved team? Bears reaping benefits of GM Ryan Pace's risks

Chicago's defense appears to be leading a franchise revival. Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond explains how much of the Bears' early success this season can be traced back to recent bold moves made by general manager Ryan Pace.

Jeff Diamond

Fitzpatrick likely to start

Jameis Winston is back after a three-game suspension, but the Bucs have a three-day roster exemption for him this week.

Gabrielle McMillen

Conte suffers knee injury

Conte sustained a knee injury after the Steelers' Vance McDonald delivered a devastating stiff-arm in the Bucs 30-27 loss Monday.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL Week 3 Blitz Read

The Bills pulled off what could be the upset of the season in Minnesota while Mahomes threw three touchdown passes in a win over the 49ers.

K Chiappelli, E....

Rosen makes debut in Arizona loss

Rosen made his NFL debut, and it didn't go exactly as planned. The rookie QB threw an interception on his first drive.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cards GM wary of rushing Rosen

Cardinals GM Steve Keim says he's seen rookie QBs rushed into action before, and it has "crippled their career."

Arthur Weinstein

Larry Fitzgerald to play Sunday

Fitzgerald dealt with a hamstring injury last week against the Rams.

Alec Brzezinski

Matt Nagy defends Mitch Trubisky

"I don't think that's fair to Mitch to be put in that position, and I know Mitch doesn't put that on himself," Nagy said of the comparison.

Chelsea Howard

Frank Clark on Mitchell Trubisky

Clark said he thought the Seahawks should have made “more plays against" Trubisky in their loss to Chicago on Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

Carroll says Wilson is over-trying

The Seahawks dropped to 0-2 this season after they fell to the Bears 24-17 on Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

Bears top Seahawks in MNF

Seattle had one of its worst outings in the Russell Wilson era and Chicago took advantage in its home opener on "Monday Night Football."

Alexis Mansanarez

Pete Carroll on Mychal Kendricks

Seattle agreed to a one-year deal with Kendricks on Friday after he pleaded guilty to insider trading charges earlier this month.

E.Jay Zarett

Seahawks release DT Tom Johnson

Johnson signed a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the Seahawks in March.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL 2018 Week 2: Seahawks vs. Bears preview, statistics, odds

This week's Monday Nighter features a pair of teams that want a do-over from Week 1.

Rudi Schuller

Doug Baldwin injury update

Baldwin reportedly suffered a Grade 2 partial MCL tear in Seattle’s 27-24 loss to the Broncos last weekend.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL 2018 Week 1: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

The 2018 NFL regular season kicked off with a Thursday night clash between the Eagles and Falcons -- a rematch of their classic Divisional Round meeting in the playoffs last season.

Conor Roche

Doug Baldwin injury update

The team is still trying to figure out how long Baldwin will be sidelined after he injured his knee in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Aaron Rodgers injury update

Rodgers guaranteed he wouldn't miss time after leading the Packers to victory over the Bears in his comeback from a leg injury Sunday night.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL fans slam Carrie Underwood's new 'Sunday Night Football' theme song

If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Carrie Underwood debuted a new "Sunday Night Football" theme song on NBC — and NFL fans weren't happy with it.

NFL Week 1 Local Headlines

Aaron Rodgers said his incredible comeback against the Bears will go down as one of his "favorite" memories.

Nicholas McGee

After Further Review: Aaron Rodgers teaches NFL viewers a lesson about value

Still think NFL players are interchangeable, are selfish for wanting their worth and can afford to wait on their paydays? Aaron Rodgers, Khalil Mack and, yes, Le'Veon Bell should've changed your minds in Week 1. That and more in this week's After Further Review.

David Steele

Packers top Bears in SNF

Aaron Rodgers returned from a scary first-half injury to lead the Packers to the biggest fourth-quarter comeback in team history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Aaron Rodgers leaves game injured

Rodgers went down and clutched his left leg after Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris fell on him.

Arthur Weinstein

Packers vs. Bears: Score, results, highlights from Sunday Night Football

The Packers beat the Bears Sunday night in dramatic fashion. Here is how it went down in real time.

Jacob Janower

NFL Week 1 Blitz Read

Cousins and Smith both switched teams in the offseason and both impressed Sunday in their Week 1 debuts.

E.Jay Zarett

Packers vs. Bears: Score, live updates from Sunday Night Football

For live scoring updates and highlights from Packers vs. Bears on Sunday Night Football, follow along here.

Jacob Janower

Miller says Bears beginning new era

The 23-year-old rookie wide receiver said Thursday there are “a lot of people sleeping on” the Bears in 2018.

E.Jay Zarett

5 NFL storylines to follow in 2018

The NFL is back as the Eagles will open the regular season against the Falcons on Thursday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Hicks excited to have Mack Week 1

The Bears open their season Sunday in Green Bay, and with new teammate Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks begs the question: How do you block him?

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL surprising teams to watch

Rarely does an NFL season go by without a team making a surprise playoff run. Here we look at some candidates to do that in 2018.

Nicholas McGee

Packers' Robert Tonyan pranked

Robert Tonyan got a text on Saturday — the final day for teams to make their roster cuts — saying he would not be signed to the Packers.

Gabrielle McMillen

Week 1 NFL picks straight up: Bears stun Packers; Eagles defend crown

Our Week 1 NFL picks and predictions feature a stunner in Green Bay. Plus, Philadelphia gets off to a good start at home against Atlanta in the season opener.

David Steele

Raiders GM talks Khalil Mack trade

"It was at the end, in the final hour, that it just hit. It hit hard and heavy," Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie said of Mack's trade.

Chelsea Howard

Sports world reacts to Mack trade

Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin had one of the biggest reactions to Oakland sending Mack to the Bears, writing on Twitter: "No f—ing way."

Chelsea Howard

Raiders trade Khalil Mack to Bears

The Raiders reportedly had been asking for two first-round draft picks for Mack.

Arthur Weinstein

NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

Nagy defends decision, starters out

Matt Nagy doubled down on his decision to leave the starters, including quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, out of Saturday's preseason matchup.

Alexis Mansanarez

Kpassagnon drew controversial flag

Tanoh Kpassagnon recorded what looked like a routine sack, but not under the new rule where players can't put their full weight on the QB.

Alexis Mansanarez

Smith making debut this week

Roquan Smith reported to training camp last Monday after holding out from signing his rookie contract because of certain clauses.

Gabrielle McMillen

Beras' Nagy confirms Floyd injury

Bears pass-rusher Leonard Floyd could miss the beginning of the regular season with a broken hand that required surgery.

Alec Brzezinski

Lynch booed again

Lynch took the field in the third quarter and was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd.

Gabrielle McMillen

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The Bears hope for continued improvement under a new head coach in the 2018 NFL season.

Roquan Smith talks holdout

The eighth overall pick in this year's NFL Draft hit the practice field Wednesday.

Chelsea Howard

Smith signs with Bears

Smith was holding out from his rookie contract due to some of the language that could have prohibited him from getting guaranteed money.

Gabrielle McMillen

Lynch falls to third-string QB

Lynch was booed off the field after he threw an interception and passed for just 24 yards in Denver’s preseason opener Saturday.

E.Jay Zarett

Bears, Roquan Smith near agreement

The Bears and Smith's agents had reportedly disagreed on whether the linebacker should be paid in the event he is suspended.

Arthur Weinstein

NFL 2018 preseason: Week 1 schedule, scores and TV stream in Canada

The first week of the preseason kicked off on Aug. 2 as the Ravens beat the Bears in the annual Hall of Fame Game.

Conor Roche

Trubisky says Bears were ‘sloppy'

Trubisky completed just two of his four pass attempts for four yards in two drives against the Bengals.

E.Jay Zarett

Rodgers upset at 'piss poor' effort

Aaron Rodgers sounded off on the Packers young wide receivers' effort during a session at practice Tuesday.

Thomas Lott

Nagy not sure when Smith will sign

Smith is the only unsigned first-round pick from the 2018 draft.

E.Jay Zarett

FF 2018 draft/avoid: Bears

The 2018 fantasy football season is fast approaching, so it's time to start thinking sleepers and busts.

Alec Brzezinski

Ray Lewis claims crime dropped in Baltimore after he joined Ravens

Ray Lewis believes his presence in Baltimore helped reduce the city's crime rate during his career. Quantifying that claim is close to impossible.

Gabe Fernandez

Griffin emotional after NFL game

Griffin got a chance to start Thursday night, completing 7 of 11 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown in a 17-16 win over the Bears.

Chelsea Howard

Lamar Jackson's NFL debut gets no raves, but it was just right for Ravens

Baltimore gave its Heisman-winning rookie quarterback a full half to become acclimated to NFL competition. The results weren't important; completing the next step in his development was.

Vinnie Iyer

Three takeaways from Bears-Ravens

Lamar Jackson made his debut and Ray Lewis took the opportunity to make a speech.

Thomas Lott

NFC North 2018 predictions: Vikings, Packers will duel for division supremacy

Based on SN's picks for the entire 2018 NFL season, here are our predictions for the NFC North.

Bill Bender

Pro Football Hall of Fame: 2018 inductees, event schedule, how to watch live

Everything you need to know about the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities.

Gabe Fernandez

NFC North traing camp preview

Outlook for the Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings of the NFC North heading into training camp.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Breaking down new-look Bears: Mitchell Trubisky has what he needs to break out

Chicago's offseason was all about stuffing its depth chart with players who can help its second-year QB grow. SN breaks down the changes the Bears have made for 2018.

Vinnie Iyer

As NFL coaches learned, Jay Cutler is uncoachable on new reality TV show

Believe it or not, Jay Cutler was the breakout star of wife Kristin Cavallari's new E! reality show, "Very Cavallari."

Michael McCarthy

'Madden NFL 19' ratings: Seven players now share coveted 99 Overall

A list of the players who have the exclusive 99 Overall Rating ahead of the EA Sports game's early-August release.

Bryan Wiedey

New NFL kickoff rules designed to cut back on high-speed collisions

The NFL is keeping kickoffs but is trying to make them safer by reducing the amount of high-speed collisions on the play.

Tom Gatto

Bears schedule 2018: Chicago gets chances to establish itself as contender

The Bears' 2018 schedule presents plenty of opportunities for Chicago to prove itself as an up-and-coming contender in the NFC. SN breaks down the Bears' regular-season schedule.

Tadd Haislop

NFL Draft: Five best bets for 2018 defensive rookie of the year

The 2018 NFL Draft produced multiple players who have solid odds to win defensive rookie of the year this season. SN's Vinnie Iyer pins the five who have the best chances.

Vinnie Iyer

Korte, Knevel among Canadians invited to NFL rookie minicamps

At least four undrafted Canadian players will have a chance to prove themselves worthy of an NFL roster spot this May.

John Arlia

NFL schedule 2018: The five best team releases on social media

NFL teams unveiled their 2018 schedules in style. Here are the top five releases.

Blake Birt

NFC in 2018 is definition of both domination and parity

The NFC’s takeover as the better NFL conference is complete. Somehow, though, it’s looking more like anyone’s game as to who might make the playoffs.

Kenan Goyette

NFL Draft 2018: Bradley Chubb meeting with Bears, source says

Chicago is talking with N.C. State product Bradley Chubb, the top defensive end prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft class.

Alex Marvez

NFL free agency winners, losers: Vikings get right QB; Bears, Chiefs help theirs

As NFL free agency signings continue, here are the winners and losers of the week. Which teams made the best and worst deals?

Vinnie Iyer

Rising star Elle Duncan discusses SportsCenter, ESPN’s new boss, more

The Atlanta native is making a name for herself in Bristol.

Michael McCarthy

Bears releasing Mike Glennon

Glennon signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Bears last offseason.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL to relax catch rule requirement

Giants owner John Mara said the NFL competition committee has a unanimous agreement to change the catch rule.

Ron Clements

Howard makes big promise

The Bears haven't made the playoffs since 2010, but Howard said they will be in the postseason in 2018.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL free agency: Bears need to get down to Trubisky business

The Bears' team needs in NFL free agency line up with the fact that they drafted their franchise QB last year. Chicago needs to support Mitchell Trubisky with its moves in 2018.

Vinnie Iyer

Former NFL cornerback Charles 'Peanut' Tillman earns FBI badge, source says

The former Bears and Panthers defender had a Feb. 22 deadline to be appointed.

Bobby Clay

Ravens, Bears in HOF Game

The matchup will honor two iconic linebackers who will be inducted into the Hall this summer, Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher.

Marc Lancaster

NFL Honors: 2018 Hall of Fame class

For the first time in history, there is more than one wide receiver in the same Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Ron Clements

2018 NFL Draft: Picks 1-28 are set

The Browns will have two of the top four picks in April's NFL Draft. The Bills have consecutive picks at 21 and 22.

Joe Rodgers

Bears hire Helfrich as OC

Helfrich was the head coach at Oregon from 2013-2016. Prior to that he spent seven years as an offensive coordinator at Colorado and Oregon.

Thomas Lott

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings

After enjoying first-round byes, the fun begins for the Patriots, Steelers, Eagles and Vikings.

Ron Clements

2018 NFL Draft: Picks 1-24 are set

The Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams now know their position in the 2018 NFL draft after losing in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Sporting News

Ranking the NFL coaching openings

With six NFL coaching jobs now available after Black Monday, we rank them in order of which post will be the most attractive to candidates.

Nicholas McGee

NFL Week 17 Local Headlines

After playoff berths were clinched and various coaches said farewell to their teams, we look at some of the NFL's best Week 17 headlines.

Nicholas McGee

Bears extend GM Ryan Pace contract

Pace has been the general manager of the Bears since 2015.

Alec Brzezinski

Bears' seven best coaching candidates to replace John Fox

In their search for a new head coach, the Bears only need to think about one thing: offense. Here are the best potential coaching candidates for Chicago to replace John Fox.

Vinnie Iyer

Bears fire John Fox as coach

The Bears finished the 2017 season at 5-11 and Fox never won more than six games in Chicago and went 14-34 as the Bears coach.

Ron Clements

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings

Tom Brady and the Patriots have homefield advantage in the AFC, and the Vikings might not leave their home stadium in the NFC.

Ron Clements

2018 NFL Draft: Picks 1-20 are set

The Browns will have two of the top four picks in April's NFL Draft.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 17: Playoff field set

Things came together for the Bills as they made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 to end the NFL's longest postseason drought.

Ron Clements

Week 17: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings by the numbers

Chicago’s defense has recovered 14 fumbles this season, the most in the NFL.

Bears will likely fire Fox

Entering the final game of the season with a 5-10 record, Bears coach John Fox isn't expected to return in 2018.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL Week 17 odds

The AFC and NFC playoff pictures are far from complete heading into the last week of the regular season.

Alec Brzezinski

Mitchell Trubisky's rise to franchise QB timed well for Bears in 2018, beyond

Those who have watched Mitchell Trubisky develop as a rookie are impressed by how quickly he has taken command. The Bears might just have themselves a special quarterback.

David Steele

NFL Week 17 Power Rankings

The NFC South is the only division still up for grabs, but teams will still be jockeying for playoff seeding in the final week.

Ron Clements

Best NFL quotes of Week 16

Rob Gronkowski joked the Patriots' success is because of him, and Earl Thomas would like return to Texas someday.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 16 Blitz Read: Playoffs

All four AFC divisions have been clinched while the NFC South is the only division up for grabs entering the final week of the season.

Ron Clements

Browns' gift of first pick in 2018 NFL Draft must answer Cleveland QB question

No more beating around the bush: With Cleveland securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, it's time to solve the quarterback riddle once and for all.

Vinnie Iyer

Browns clinch No. 1 pick

Cleveland will become the first team to pick No. 1 in consecutive years since the 1999-2000 Browns.

Marc Lancaster

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