Dan Wiederer

Dan Wiederer is a former Bears reporter for the Tribune.

Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen celebrates with teammate Rome Odunze after Allen caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Caleb Williams in the second quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Dec. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears 2025 schedule: Monday night opener is 1 of at least 3 prime-time games

May 15, 2025 at 7:18 a.m.

The Chicago Bears will play at least three prime-time games in the first season under new coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden III speaks with the media following Chicago Bears rookie camp at Halas Hall on May 9, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears rookie camp roundup: How Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III are making an early impression

May 12, 2025 at 10:55 a.m.

Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden III remains proud of the proverbial chip he carries on his shoulder. "Everybody who passed up on me has got to pay."

Offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo listens to instructions during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Could Ozzy Trapilo start on Chicago Bears offensive line as a rookie? ‘I’m going to do whatever I can.’

May 9, 2025 at 3:08 p.m.

Chicago Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo may have a path toward a Week 1 starting job. But there's a long road ahead.

Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Colston Loveland signs 4-year contract with Chicago Bears, who also finalize deals with Day 3 draft picks

October 25, 2025 at 9:33 a.m.

The Chicago Bears have signed first-round pick Colston Loveland to a four-year contract with a fifth-year option, the team announced Thursday.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams jokes with the media about coach Ben Johnson’s pop quiz during a meeting with the offense at Halas Hall on April 8, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears mock 2025 schedule: A wish list for big-stage games and plenty of theater

May 8, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

The NFL will unveil the 2025 schedule next week — and we're offering suggestions to make the Chicago Bears slate more compelling.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hugs wide receiver Rome Odunze before a game against the Patriots on Nov. 10, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

True or false? Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has everything he needs to break through in Year 2.

October 25, 2025 at 9:33 a.m.

How much did the Chicago Bears accomplish in the NFL draft? And where must they dial in before the summer? Weighing in on four pressing topics.

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai runs past USC cornerback John Humphrey on Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

How the NFL draft’s deep class of running backs seemed to dance away from the Chicago Bears

April 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The Chicago Bears' hopes of making a major upgrade to their backfield fizzled during the NFL draft. What happened? And what's next?

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) sprints past a Mississippi State defender with a first-down reception on Nov. 23, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)

Is it possible Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears have too many toys on offense now?

April 28, 2025 at 1:44 p.m.

The volume of high-profile, high-investment playmakers on the Chicago Bears offense is impressive. But with it comes challenges.

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5) is tackled by Illinois' Matthew Bailey on Nov. 23, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (Rich Schultz/AP)

Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2025 NFL draft? Meet the 8-player class.

April 27, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

The Chicago Bears' 2025 draft class is complete. Here’s a look at the 8 players general manager Ryan Poles selected.

Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears 1st-round pick Colston Loveland aims to bring a small-town work ethic to the big NFL stage

April 25, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

At his best, new Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is a big-play threat, a polished route runner and a much better blocker than advertised.

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