Dexter aims to step up in 2nd year on Bears defensive line
Dexter spent his offseason trying to get into shape by running hills and eating right, including cutting some late-night snacks from his diet.
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Dexter spent his offseason trying to get into shape by running hills and eating right, including cutting some late-night snacks from his diet.
Whether its protecting Caleb Williams, or putting pressure on opposing passers, it all starts up front for the Chicago Bears. The defensive line was the focus on the second day of Training Camp practices.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
As the Chicago Bears entered their first full week of training camp practices, the coaching staff continued to add more building blocks to rookie Caleb Williams' fast-track development to run the offense.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp 2024 with high expectations.
Matt Eberflus says he felt like everyone "leveled up" from the start of the offseason program.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
Originally, another familiar face who played for the Bears was in the exact same spot: Jay Cutler.
Marvin Baroota has designed shoes for multiple Chicago Bears and the Sky's Angel Reese. One pair of cleats he designed is even in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Caleb Williams said the biggest thing he's accomplished during his first offseason program in the NFL has been building a connection with his teammates.
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program with a light rookies-only practice on Wednesday. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams said the biggest thing he's accomplished during his first offseason program in the NFL has been building a connection with his teammates. Both Williams and rookie receiver Rome Odunze talked about their plans to improve the next few weeks leading up to training camp.
The comments come after Illinois state lawmakers took no action on funding a new lakefront stadium for the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warrant reiterated the team's desire for a new stadium along the city's lakefront on Tuesday, despite the state legislature taking no action on a proposed deal during its spring session.
The Chicago Bears are bringing back Marcedes Lewis, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract.
McMichael has been battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, since 2021.
The Bears' first overall pick has shown flashes of his talent but also his struggles, which was to be expected.
Chicago Bears prized rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' first NFL minicamp wrapped up on Thursday, during which he showed flashes of why he was the top overall pick in this year's draft.
The Bears defense, especially the defensive backs, appeared confident and energized as the team continued their mandatory minicamp.
The Chicago Bears defensive backfield were determined to slow down rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense in the second day of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday.
DeMarcus Walker held his football camp at Evanston Township High School on Sunday.
The veteran wide receiver said he's still establishing chemistry with rookie QB Caleb Williams while the defense looks "like a top-five defense."
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
McHenry firefighters were called to the Riverside Bakery shop around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Rams players and fans came to Chicago from an unseasonably warm winter in Los Angeles.
A man was arrested and charged this weekend with a string of armed robberies and burglaries within a period of just over an hour earlier this month in Chicago.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
A Minnesota judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of protests over the Trump administration's surge of immigration resources to Minneapolis.
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
People and businesses across Chicago are excited about the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the Bears and Rams Sunday. At Lou Malnati’s, they’re reminding LA residents that they don’t have cauliflower crusts.
The wind chill is expected to be between -20 and -25 degrees. Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest.
A U.S. defense official told CBS News 1,500 active-duty soldiers are on standby in Alaska for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid protest there.
McHenry firefighters were called to Riverside Bake around 2 p.m. and found smoke billowing out of the roof.
McHenry firefighters were called to Riverside Bake around 2 p.m. and found smoke billowing out of the roof.
McHenry firefighters were called to the Riverside Bakery shop around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
The ages of the victims range from 23 to 40, according to Chicago police.
Rams players and fans came to Chicago from an unseasonably warm winter in Los Angeles.
A Cold Weather Advisory is going into effect early Monday morning as Arctic air sends temperatures crashing to dangerous lows.
Even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has warned of possible mid-year city worker layoffs if revenue estimates in the budget fall short, city employees and workers at the city's sister agencies owe a mountain of outstanding debt to the city.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The focus is going to be on Soldier Field Sunday night as the Chicago Bears take on the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
Before the game, the Blackhawks honored their three Stanley Cup champion teams from the 2010s, with 29 players from those squads returning to pose with the Cup.
Tre Singleton added 14 points as the Wildcats dropped their fifth straight.
A man was arrested and charged this weekend with a string of armed robberies and burglaries within a period of just over an hour earlier this month in Chicago.
The ages of the victims range from 23 to 40, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of strange vehicle break-ins in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, most recently this past Thursday.
Chicago police have issued a community alert on a string of burglaries this week targeting businesses from the north lakefront to the Southwest Side.
Burglars broke into a bar in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
