Key Bears defensive backs return to practice from injuries
The offense will try to build off back-to-back breakout performances as left guard Teven Jenkins also prepares for a full return from his injury.
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The offense will try to build off back-to-back breakout performances as left guard Teven Jenkins also prepares for a full return from his injury.
It was a welcome sight on the practice field, with three of the Bears' starting defensive backs returning to practice. Cornerback Kyler Gordon was designated for return from injured reserve. Safety Eddie Jackson was back after missing three games with a foot injury, and corner Jaylon Johnson also practiced after sitting out the last two games with a hamstring injury.
Claypool was a major disappointment after the Bears gave up a second-round draft pick to get him last year, with only 18 receptions for 191 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.
Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973 and was an iconic representative of the team for generations.
Fields, DJ Moore, and the Bears knocked the Commanders down to a 24-point halftime hole, and went on to win.
Dick Butkus has died at the age of 80, and is being remembered as representing the essence of what it means to be a Chicago Bear. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973 and was an iconic representative of the team for generations. CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports.
The Bears were better last week, but still not good enough.
The Bears were better last week, but still not good enough. They're hoping to change that on a short week under the lights when they visit the Commanders for Thursday Night Football.
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
If Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' seat isn't hot, it may very well be preheating. The team has lost 14 straight games and he has a 3-18 record since he took over. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had more on a coach and team desperate to get their first win of this season when they visit the Washington Commanders on Thursday.
As CBS 2's Jori Parys reports, Fields is doing yeoman's work to end the Bears' losing streak at 14.
Fields threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns for the first time in his career last Sunday against the Broncos.
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Something's gotta give. It's not just a 2003 classic film starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Keanu Reeves. Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos. Both teams winless, and this time it's Russell Wilson as the old man still trying to rack up the dubs.
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
Where one might see two teams with the worst record butting heads on Sunday, those teams, the Bears and Denver Broncos, see opportunity. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on why this is easily the Bears' best chance to finally turn their offense loose.
The Bears returned to practice determined and focused. That's the message as they try to keep together during the longest losing streak in franchise history.
The Chicago Bears have lost 13 games in a row. As CBS 2's Matt Zahn explained, the coaches and players at Halas Hall are working to cook up something they haven't seen in 11 months when they face the also winless Denver Broncos.
The former NFL MVP said the Bears should allow Fields to use his legs more to open up the passing game.
The Bears will look to bounce back on Sunday at home against the Denver Broncos. Like the Bears, Denver is also searching for its first win this season. Despite their 0-3 start, Justin Fields and the Bears are close, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan will be on the call for Sunday's game against the Broncos on CBS.
