CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

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  NOT BACKING DOWN: Ben Johnson Leads ANOTHER Bears Physical Practice Despite Injuries | CHGO Bears 18.08.2026 1h 21min

  Ben Johnson continues to keep his foot pressed to the gas with physical practices at Chicago Bears Training Camp. Things got chippy today with Logan Jones and Jayden Loving getting into a skirmish. Is this Johnson’s way of preparing the team for their upcoming joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals? We run through or best and worst from the day that also included several injury updates. Plus, what is going on with Kyler Gordon, and can we expect to see him anytime soon? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  REINFORCEMENTS: Marcus Davenport Reunites With Dennis Allen In Chicago | CHGO Bears After Dark 18.08.2026 1h 17min

  The Chicago Bears seem to be still in search of a pass rush. Free Agent Defensive End, Marcus Davenport has agreed to terms to join the Bears and reunite with Dennis Allen who he played his best football of his career with in New Orleans. After an impressive showing from the rotational pieces on Saturday's first preseason game and now the addition to Davenport, are the Bears trending in the right direction to solve their pass rush problems? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we discuss all that and more 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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  OZZY TRAPILO RETURNS: Bears Left Tackle is Back, but Kyle Monangai Goes Down | CHGO Bears 17.08.2026 59min

  Coming of the Chicago Bears preseason opening win, the team got even more good news with the announcement that Left Tackle Ozzy Trapilo was being activated from the PUP list. But that optimism quickly turned to concern after Kyle Monangai had to leave practice with a knee injury. What’s our level of concern? Join Adam Hoge, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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  Tyson Bagent Gives his Honest Self-Assessment of his Performance vs Browns 16.08.2026 21min

  Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent got the start in the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and had an up-and-down day in his one half of action. Bagent threw for 169 yards and a TD but also threw an interception. Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and makes it known that he wasn't satisfied with his play.
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  BEARS POSTGAME: Tyson Bagent Joins after Bears Preseason WIN vs Browns | CHGO Bears 15.08.2026 3h 12min

  Tyson Bagent joins the show following the Chicago Bears win in preseason game #1 against the Cleveland Browns! Bagent played the first half and threw a TD to go along with a pick before giving way to Case Keenum in the second half. Keenum took care of business from there, connecting with Salvon Ahmed on a long TD before Brittain Brown got a receiving TD of his own. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. featuring appearances from Tyson Bagent and Patrick Norton reporting live from Soldier Field on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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  Is Dillon Thieneman Under EXTRA Pressure in his Rookie Season with the Chicago Bears? 14.08.2026 16min

  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 16min

  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 30min

  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 15min

  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 14min

  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 29min

  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 7min

  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 9min

  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 59min

  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 8min

  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 25min

  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 28min

  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 4min

  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 8min

  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 7min

  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.