Brad Biggs

Brad Biggs is the Chicago Bears/NFL columnist. He has covered the Bears and the NFL since 2001. Before joining the Tribune in 2009, Biggs covered the Bears for the Sun-Times.

Bears quarterback Case Keenum calls a play during the second quarter against the Eagles on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after a convincing and eye-opening win for the Chicago Bears — and QB Case Keenum

September 29, 2026 at 6:41 a.m.

Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts following a convincing and eye-opening Week 3 win for the Chicago Bears.

Bears running back D'Andre Swift runs the ball against Eagles defensive tackle Byron Young in the second quarter on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago Bears dressed up ground and pound with eye candy in Philly last year. Can they do it again?

September 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Ben Johnson is a big believer in pre-snap motion. It was a huge part of the offense's success last year, especially at Philadelphia. Will the Chicago Bears lean into it...

Bears quarterback Case Keenum warms up for a game against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Case Keenum reportedly to start for Chicago Bears on ‘Monday Night Football’ with Tyson Bagent as the backup

September 27, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

Tyson Bagent is out of concussion protocol, but the Chicago Bears will turn to Case Keenum to start Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for a game against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears QBs Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent ‘did not participate’ in estimated injury report

September 24, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent were listed as "did not participate" on the Chicago Bears' estimated injury report Thursday. The team returns to practice Friday.

Bears defensive lineman Shemar Turner raises his fist as he leaves the field after a 31-14 win over the Cowboys on Sept. 21, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

2 Chicago Bears on PUP list return to practice — but not Kyler Gordon — while Case Keenum gets QB1 reps

September 23, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Chicago Bears opened the window for DE Shemar Turner and LB Noah Sewell to return from the PUP list, but Kyler Gordon remains in a holding pattern.

Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) runs a route as quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass to running back D'Andre Swift (4) in the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Q&A: Why hasn’t Colston Loveland been more involved in the passing game?

September 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Everything that dazzled on offense for the Chicago Bears in the season opener looked like a mess the following week. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

Bears long snapper Scott Daly warms up before a game against the Lions on Nov. 28, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears bring back long snapper Scott Daly to replace rookie Beau Gardner and tidy up FG operation

September 22, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Scott Daly played in all 34 regular-season games for the Chicago Bears over the previous two seasons, but they didn't re-sign him in free agency.

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent warms up for a game against the Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol — the latest wrinkle for the Chicago Bears QB room

September 22, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

Backup QB Tyson Bagent's availability is in question for Monday's game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Chicago Bears might have to turn to 38-year-old Case Keenum.

Bears coach Ben Johnson walks off the field after a 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

5 pressing questions after Chicago Bears’ Week 2 loss, including how they’ll respond to Caleb Williams’ injury

September 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury is a blow to the Chicago Bears. If he can’t face the Philadelphia Eagles, how well can they function without him?

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is carted off the field after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

With or without Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears have a long way to go. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 2.

September 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

On a rainy Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears offense resembled the lousy ones his predecessors rolled out all too often.

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