If you didn’t start your day by reading Patrick’s training camp preview featuring the Chicago Bears’ quarterbacks, there is always time to right that wrong.
Our countdown to Week 1 of the regular season continues:We are 5️⃣4️⃣ days from the Bears kicking off the 2026 regular season vs. the Panthers.[image or embed]
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@bn-bears.bsky.social) July 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM Brian Urlacher wore No. 54 for the Bears during his 13-year career with the team. He played in 182 regular-season games (plus seven playoff contests) and put together a Hall of Fame tenure that included eight Pro Bowls, an AP Defensive Player of the Year Award, four first-team All-Pro nods, a spot on the Hall of Fame’s All-2000s Team, and so much more.THE BN BEARS PODCAST LIVES HERE: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
Other players who wore No. 54 for Chicago’s football team include Ron Cox (1990-97) and Ricardo McDonald (1998-99). I’ve always had an interest in players who were the last to wear a number before it was worn by a legend, which is why the Ricardo McDonald name drop is a fun one. Because you might care: We are just 25 days away from the Bears kicking off their preseason slate of games. Oct 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Saints safety Justin Reid makes a diving tackle against Bears running back Kyle Monangai at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images A reminder of how expensive it is getting to pay defensive linemen. The Green Bay Packers extended defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt. The three-year deal is worth up to $57 million and includes a $20 million signing bonus. Wyatt has put up some decent numbers in Green Bay, and figures to be someone the Bears need to account for when they play their arch-rivals:Packers DT Devonte Wyatt Since 2023:? 14.5 Sacks? 102 QB Pressures$57M Extension Locked In? pic.twitter.com/mEV1nt69mL
— PFF (@PFF) July 20, 2026 If you are looking for a fun read, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell puts together an All-NFL Backup Team, which includes a pair of notable Bears. But perhaps not anyone who was top of mind. No, quarterback Tyson Bagent doesn’t make the squad here. But safety Cam Lewis and long snapper Beau Gardner do. More from Barnwell:Lewis offers our roster some versatility on the back end, as he can play safety or line up as a slot cornerback. We might need to use some disguised coverages to make up for our lack of cover corners. And considering the Bears are one of the only teams carrying two long-snappers on their roster at the moment, we have to grab Gardner to get one for Team Backup.
Could a roster of NFL bench players be good enough to contend for a playoff spot? Sure, if Tyson Bagent was quarterbacking. ? This is pure engagement bait, but a fun conversation:Who would you rather have for the next 5 years? ?❤️ for Luther Burden III ? for Brian Thomas Jr. pic.twitter.com/kqzU2jN3Td
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) July 21, 2026 Brian Thomas Jr. had a breakout rookie season for the Jacksonville Jaguars before taking a step back in 2025. Meanwhile, Luther Burden III had a strong rookie campaign and is looking to solidify himself as a second-year player. Both players have oodles of talent, but both also have questions to answer this season. So … who would you rather have? A new round of layoffs is coming to ESPN, which are detailed in this post at Awful Announcing. Ryan Clark getting dumped by the network during Monday’s NFL Live (a staple show and an award-winner) is a tough look and isn’t something anyone should have to work through. An updated story from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand names NFL insider Tom Pelissero as being part of the latest round of ESPN cuts. That one stopped me in my tracks. You might recall that Pelissero was the one who broke the news of Ben Johnson’s hiring as the Bears head coach. Pelissero has had a bunch of other high-profile Bears scoops, which made him a must-follow in my world. This feels like a misstep from ESPN to move on from such a valuable piece of NFL storytelling. The New York Jets unveiled their new all-white uniform look, which they will debut against the Green Bay Packers. Go get ’em, Gang Green:it's here and it's perfect pic.twitter.com/7gZMsCe5Me
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The Chicago Blackhawks dropped a new summer edition of their “Every Shift” series. Over at BN Cubs, Brett has more from the fallout after one of the most painful losses I’ve watched in a while. From start to finish, that was as unenjoyable a game as you’ll get — which is wild when you consider that the Cubs were literal inches away from stealing victory from the jaws of defeat. What’s old is new again: LeBron James’ decision regarding his next destination is holding the NBA hostage.More Bears From Bleacher Nation: Go Ad-Free | Subscribe to the BN Newsletter
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