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Most important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 2 Montez Sweat
Defensive end Montez Sweat had what Chicago Bears coaches considered the best season of his career last year. Sweat will once again play a major role in the team's success next season, which is why…
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3mChicago Bears place Kyler Gordon on PUP, T.J. Edwards on NFI lists for start of training camp
The Chicago Bears made some roster moves Saturday ahead of the start of training camp next week. The team placed Kyler Gordon, Shemar Turner, Keyshaun Elliott, Noah Sewell, Ozzy Trapilo on the Active/PUP list and T.J. Edwards on the Active/NFI list.
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6mMost important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 1 Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams proved no stage was too big for him last season. Now Williams' continued growth will dictate just how far the Bears can go next season, which is why he's the most important Bears heading into 2026.
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5mMost important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 3 Rome Odunze
A nagging foot injury derailed Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze's sophomore season last year. Now as he adjusts to a new normal, Odunze will try to play up to his top-receiver potential, which is why he's the third-most important Bear for 2026.
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5mMost important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 4 Jaylon Johnson
Despite leading the NFL in takeaways last year, the Chicago Bears missed having a lock-down cornerback who could take away team's top wide receivers. That's why a healthy Jaylon Johnson will play a pivotal role in the Bears' success next season.
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6mMost important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 5 Colston Loveland
The Chicago Bears' Colston Loveland developed into one of the NFL's best tight ends during his rookie season last year. With a year under his belt, Loveland is set to take another step for the Bears, which is why he'll be the fifth-most important Bears next year.