CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Episodes

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  Is Dillon Thieneman Under EXTRA Pressure in his Rookie Season with the Chicago Bears? 14.08.2026 16m

  Dillon Thieneman enters the NFL with heightened expectations after being selected in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft. But now, Thieneman could face extra pressure with Safety Coby Bryant expected to miss 4-6 months following knee surgery. Should we be concerned over his slow start at Training Camp. Or is this typical rookie growing pains?
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  THE LATEST: Is Illinois OUT of the Running for the Chicago Bears Next Stadium? 14.08.2026 16m

  Chicago Bears brass Kevin Warren and George McCaskey met with the media at Halas Hall on Thursday and provided updates on the team's progress on finalizing the location of the next stadium. Warren repeatedly mention Hammond as the team's focus but is the door still cracked open for an eleventh hour offer from Arlington Heights?
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  BAGENT TO START: Does Caleb Williams Need to Play in Preseason Games? | CHGO Bears 13.08.2026 1h 30m

  It was a loaded day at Halas Hall on Thursday, where Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced it would be Tyson Bagent starting Saturday's preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns with the expectations being that he'll play about a half. Caleb Williams will not play in the game ad Johnson limits his preseason reps. Kevin Warren and George McCaskey addressed the progress on a new Bears stadium with the recurring theme being that the team is focused on the Hammond site. Two separate or connected Hammond options are officially in play. How close are the Bears to the goal line? Plus, we heard from the coaching assistant for the first time in training camp. O-Line coach Dan Roushar provides key updates in his groups progress so far. Join Adam Hoge, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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  Are the Chicago Bears Nearing a Decision at Left Tackle? 12.08.2026 15m

  Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson hopes to have his starting LEft Tackle decision soon, but is anyone running away with the job? Braxton Jones is dealing with a minor injury. Jedrick Wills has dealt with injury concerns throughout his career. And Kiran Amegadjie and Theo Benedet appear to be on the outside looking in. Will someone claim the role or will it be decided by process of elimination?
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  WILD DAY: Bears Scrimmage, Surprise Coby Bryant, Ozzy Trapilo Updates on Big Camp Day | CHGO Bears 12.08.2026 1h 14m

  It was the biggest day of Chicago Bears Training Camp so far! It started with GM Ryan Poles revealing on Hoge and Jahns that it is possible Left Tackle Ozzy Trapilo could make a return to practice during camp after previously tearing his patellar tendon in the playoffs. The news wasn’t all good however. Ben Johnson announced that Safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 4-6 months after injuring his knee last week. How does the team reinforce their secondary without a key cog? Later, the team scrimmaged against each other. Who came out on top? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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  GAME WEEK: Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears dialing up PHYSICALITY for Preseason Opener | CHGO After Dark 11.08.2026 1h 29m

  The Chicago Bears have 10 practices under their belt as we have reached week 3 of Training Camp. This week will feature a Halas Hall Scrimmage to start the week and the Bears first preseason game of the year to end the week. But with injuries mounting should Ben Johnson continue to turn up the HEAT as he did in last years Training Camp? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we discuss all we preview a big week for your Chicago Bears on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/chgo and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobears50 and use code chgobears50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bears #ChicagoBears #BearDown
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  Are the Chicago Bears Getting Injured from Practicing TOO Hard? 10.08.2026 7m

  The Chicago Bears have suffered a rash of injuries over the past week, most notably to Coby Bryant, Braxton Jones, Luther Burden and Montez Sweat. Is it time for Ben Johnson to tone down the intensity of his practices, or is this the only way to get the team prepared for the season? The CHGO Bears Podcast debates.
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  ROOKIE WATCH: Malik Muhammad & Jordan van den Berg Get their Shot, Zavion Thomas Hurt | CHGO Bears 09.08.2026 1h 9m

  The Chicago Bears battled the elements and moved their practice indoors Sunday afternoon. The good: rookies Jordan van deb Berg and Malik Muhammad got first-team reps at practice. The bad: rookie WR Zavion Thomas left practice with an injury. Plus, how did the Bears handle first-team reps at Left Tackle with Braxton Jones on the mend? And we hear similarities between Ben Johnson and Sean Payton from Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  GETTING PHYSICAL: Ben Johnson Ramps Up INTENSITY + Luther Burden Exits Early | CHGO Bears 08.08.2026 59m

  Ben Johnson continues to dial up the physicality at Training Camp as the Bears get set for a team scrimmage next week and joint practices/preseason games to follow. With that, has come a slew of injuries. Including today where Luther Burden and Tyrique Stevenson got tangled up which resulted in both not being able to finish practice. Safety Cam Lewis was also carted off as well. Ben Johnson joined the Hoge And Jahns Podcast this morning and addressed his approach to getting ready for the season. We’ll play that along with bringing you all the updates from another padded practice at Training Camp on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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  Sam Roush Makes Chicago Bears Tight End Room the DEEPEST in the NFL 07.08.2026 8m

  The newest Chicago Bears Tight End Sam Roush joins the CHGO Bears Podcast for a 1-on-1 interview where he shares his journey to the NFL, an amazing Ben Johnson offseason story and how Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet have taken on a mentorship role in helping form the deepest Tight End room in the NFL.
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  SABOTAGE: Ben Johnson Challenges Caleb Williams + Injuries Pile Up in Longest Practice | CHGO Bears 06.08.2026 1h 25m

  The Chicago Bears had the pads on once again for Practice #8 of Training Camp and with the day off tomorrow, Ben Johnson turned up the notch on Caleb Williams and the offense in what was the longest practice of the year so far. But with that came a laundry list of injuries. We’ll sort out everything from camp PLUS, Rookie Bears Tight End, Sam Roush JOINS the show! Join Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman, and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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  Bears Camp Reset: Caleb Williams’ Progress, Rookie Report & Surprising Players to Watch | CHGO Bears 05.08.2026 1h 28m

  Under-the-radar players are beginning to emerge at Chicago Bears Training Camp. Is Kaden Davis someone that fans need to keep their eyes on? We go through our best and worst from today’s practice, including a solid bounce-back from the offense in 7-on-7’s. Later, we discuss the progress of several rookies so far in camp. Is the learning process a bit slower than we would have hoped? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  BREAKING: Darnell Wright Signs 4-Year, $116M Extension with Bears! | CHGO Bears 04.08.2026 1h 4m

  The Chicago Bears offense has been the star of the show early on in camp. And yesterday loomed large with the injury to star Safety, Coby Bryant that will sideline him for 8-10 weeks. Today, the defense fought back in the 2nd day of pads giving the offense all they could handle while creating a few turnovers, some violent hits in live action and some impressive sideline-to-sideline speed. Specifically, from newly acquired linebacker, Devin Bush who was all over the field today making plays. He along with Dennis Allen and others spoke to the media today at Halas Hall. We’ll fill you in on everything that was said. Join Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we are LIVE from RAY CHEVROLET IN FOX LAKE ON THE CHGO BEARS PODCAST!!
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  BREAKOUT BEARS: Will Colston Loveland & Luther Burden Become Household Names?| CHGO Bears After Dark 04.08.2026 1h 8m

  The Chicago Bears have lofty goals on the offensive side of the football and much of that is because of their talented 2nd year class in the Ben Johnson Era led by Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. After rave reviews coming into camp last week, both players shined in the first few days of practice. Are both guys ready to breakout onto the national spotlight? We'll talk about that and all things training camp with Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian on the CHGO Bears Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/chgo and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobears50 and use code chgobears50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bears #ChicagoBears #BearDown #DaBears
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  CAUSE FOR CONCERN: Coby Bryant to Miss 8-10 Weeks with Knee Injury | CHGO Bears 03.08.2026 1h 7m

  The Chicago Bears spent big on prized Free Agent Safety, Coby Bryant, this offseason after deciding to let Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker move on to other teams. Now, minutes into the 2nd week of practice, Coby Bryant sustained an apparent left leg/knee injury during individual drills this morning at Halas Hall. Coby was carted off the field and no update has been provided yet. We’ll fill you in on what we saw, along with other observations from an ominous day at Training Camp. Join Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr for all that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  BACK AND HUNGRY: Jaylon Johnson Poised for Big Bounce-Back in “Contract Year” | CHGO Bears 01.08.2026 1h 17m

  Chicago Bears Training Camp practice was heavily affected by the weather Saturday morning. Originally scheduled as an open practice, the team moved indoors with fans having to be sent home. It was a big special teams day with the team later moving back outside to work on kicking and fielding. Following practice, star corner Jaylon Johnson spoke of the upcoming season being a "contract year" for him despite being under contract for 2027 as well. Is it a make-or-break season for Jaylon? Plus, how has rookie Zavion Thomas adapted to Ben Johnson’s offense? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Adam Jahns and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  2-MINUTE EMPHASIS: Caleb Williams DELIVERS As Ben Johnson Focuses On 2nd Quarter Woes | CHGO Bears 31.07.2026 1h 19m

  Ben Johnson spoke to the media before practice about his frustrations with the 2 minute drill execution last season and how they can improve. Well, Caleb Williams delivered to end practice with a nice two minute drill resulting in an impressive touchdown. We’ll tell you who it went to and fill you in on everything that happened in Practice number 3 at Halas Hall with Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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  Rome Odunze Clarifies his “New Normal” & What it Means for the Chicago Bears 31.07.2026 6m

  Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze raised red flags when he referred to last season's foot injury as his "new normal." Speaking at the podium at Halas Hall on Thursday, Odunze quieted concerns about the injury and clarified what he meant by them. The CHGO Bears Podcast reacts to the comments that are sure to comfort Bears fans.
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  FINALLY! Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears Offense Ahead of the Defense | CHGO Bears 30.07.2026 1h 36m

  The Chicago Bears offense dominated the defense in Training Camp practice on Thursday. Caleb Williams was clean with the football and DBs struggled to stay with the WRs. Has the offense finally cleared a years-long hurdle of being beaten by the defense? Later, Rome Odunze clarifies his “new normal” comments from earlier in the offseason. Why should we be relieved with what he had to say? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Adam Jahns and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  FASTER CALEB WILLIAMS? Bears Quarterback Loses Weight, Expects to Move Even Better | CHGO Bears 29.07.2026 1h 29m

  Chicago Bears Training Camp practices have officially begun! Caleb Williams isn't just rocking a new look, but is doing so 10-15 pounds slimmer. We go through our best and worst of the day, including Safety Coby Bryant taking on a leadership role in Year 1 with the team. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen is up for the challenge of instructing a revamped defense. Does it come down to coaching to repeat as the league-leaders in takeaways? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast.