Phil Thompson

Phil Thompson is the Bears beat reporter for the Tribune and has covered many of Chicago's teams throughout his career, including the Blackhawks for 6 years.

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas runs with the ball after catching a pass during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

10 Chicago Bears to watch in the 2nd preseason game, including Zavion Thomas and Theo Benedet

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

Coach Ben Johnson didn't indicate what his lineup will look like for the Chicago Bears preseason game in Cincinnati. But there will be plenty of battles to track.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams talks with teammates before a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Caleb Williams looks good in final tune-up before trip to Cincinnati

August 19, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

The Chicago Bears held a 45-minute practice Wednesday morning at Halas Hall before departing for Cincinnati. Here’s what we learned.

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

Chicago Bears training camp report: Tyson Bagent is the latest absence, while Ben Johnson mixes it up at LT

August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Backup QB Tyson Bagent didn't participate Tuesday as the Chicago Bears held a physical practice during training camp at Halas Hall.

Bears guard Joe Thuney participates in training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 4, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Trophies show Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney has little left to prove, but ‘just really love playing football’

August 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The accolades keep piling up for veteran guard Joe Thuney, but he finds playing for the Chicago Bears rejuvenating.

Bears defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. runs after making his second interception of the game in the fourth quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

5 takeaways from Chicago Bears’ 34-10 preseason win, including Tyson Bagent’s day and defense’s splash plays

August 15, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.

The Chicago Bears took a while to get on track, but they found their stride and rolled to a 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener Saturday.

Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker catches a pass during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

10 Chicago Bears to watch in the preseason opener, including Jahdae Walker and Malik Muhammad II

August 14, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Keep an eye on the wide receivers and defensive backs when the Chicago Bears host the Cleveland Browns in Saturday's preseason opener.

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) practices Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Tyson Bagent and other backups take the spotlight before preseason opener

August 13, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

All eyes will be on Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent when he starts the preseason opener Saturday.

Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99)
participates in training camp at Halas Hall on Tuesday, Aug.11, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears DT Gervon Dexter Sr. says he’s ‘solely focused on improving’ as he enters a contract year

August 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Gervon Dexter Sr. and his Chicago Bears coaches say he has gotten better at striking at the line of scrimmage as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

Bears center Garrett Bradbury and quarterback Caleb Williams talk during training camp Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

How Caleb Williams and Garrett Bradbury work to build a new quarterback-center relationship for Chicago Bears

August 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams calls new center Garrett Bradbury “my guy,” while Bradbury sees a “fieriness” to Williams.

New Chicago Bears defensive lineman Neville Gallimore speaks at Halas Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Neville Gallimore and Grady Jarrett agree the Chicago Bears’ defensive line needs to ‘get to the fight faster’

August 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The start of Chicago Bears training camp represented a culture reset for newcomer Neville Gallimore — and he likes it.

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