Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Gene Chamberlain has covered the Chicago Bears full time as a beat writer since 1994 and prior to this on a part-time basis for 10 years. He covered the Bears as a beat writer for Suburban Chicago Newspapers, the Daily Southtown, Copley News Service and has been a contributor for the Daily Herald, the Associated Press, Bear Report, CBS Sports.com and The Sporting News. He also has worked a prep sports writer for Tribune Newspapers and Sun-Times newspapers.

Center Tyler Biadasz snaps to Jayden Daniels during a Washington game against Arizona.

Drew Dalman made a huge impact on the Bears' line in 2025. And now he's gone.

Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal tries to drag down Chiefs receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is swarmed by teammates after throwing the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime against Green Bay in Week 16.

Pro days draw a crowd of scouts and personnel people, especially Ohio State workouts like this one with Will Howard last year.

Pro Day Schedule: The Bears and other teams will be getting a good look at draft prospects during pro days, which have just begun.

Khalil Mack sacks Pittsburgh QB Aaron Rodgers for a safety. The former Bears edge is slated to enter free agency in March.

Khalil Mack has reportedly decided to return to the NFL for 2026, and as a free agent could this former Bear be a better fit for a season in Chicago than more expensive edges?

Lions running back and former Bear David Montgomery powers through Chicago's defense in a 52-21 Detroit win last year.

Two familiar and troublesome faces in opposing backfields will no longer be a problem for the Bears after Monday roster moves by NFC North opponents.

Gervon Dexter reacts to one of his six sacks last season. A report that Dexter is the object of trade talk has been doused.

A report teams sought Gervon Dexter in a trade was shot down completely by one Bears insider, and closer examination makes the idea seem entirely ridiculous.

Maxx Crosby slips inside of Joe Thuney in the Bears' 25-24 win at Las Vegas last season.

There should be no surprise one NFL insider calls the Bears among a large group of teams looking closely at a Max Crosby trade but how realistic is this?

Ohio State defensive lineman Kayden McDonald speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine.

The pick everyone has made for the Bears in mocks is Ohio State's Kayden McDonald and nothing at the combine has made this less probable.

Texas A&M wideout KC Concepcion pulls in a pass during drills at the combine.

A few receivers at the combine linked themselves to Bears interest, but all of this would be more relevant only if they were to lose DJ Moore.

DJ Moore can play many roles but the best role for the Bears' future might be playing those elsewhere due to cost.

DJ Moore obviously can wear many hats in the Bears' offense, but they must decide if one thing he gives them through a trade is more important.

Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. turned in the fastest 40-yard time for backs at the combine in 4.33 seconds.

Bringing in a running back to prep for 2027 after D'Andre Swift's contract expires wouldn't be the worst strategy on draft day for the Bears and there are some available after Round 1.

Bears GM Ryan Poles speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine about where the team goes from a 12-7 season.

Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson have identified where the team stands and where they go in the draft and free agency to avoid a sudden drop off.

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. breaks up a throw against Indiana.

Ohio State safety and former Notre Dame player runs the only sub-4.3 in the 40 so far at the combine.

DJ Moore remains a key figure in how the Bears can get their salary cap into position for the start of free agency.

The NFL put out an official cap number for the 2026 season on Friday and it is a bit different for the Bears than what earlier projections said.

Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Reported Option for Bears Is Replacing Pro Bowl Center With Another

Where Drew Dalman's Shocking Retirement Leaves Bears at Center

Free Agency Projection Has Bears Vying for Trio of Needed Players

Why the Bears Could Face More Pressure Than Any Division Winner

Bears and Other NFL Teams Step Right Into Scouting Pro Day Workouts

Former Bears Edge a Potential Cheaper Option in Free Agency

Liberation Day from NFC North Nemesis Backs Comes for Bears Defense

Gervon Dexter Trade Hoax Exposed as Not Being on the Bears' Plate

Where NFL Insider Sees Bears Standing in the Maxx Crosby Trade Hunt

Why Bears Draft Projections Still Look Spot-On at Defensive Tackle

Linking Bears to Combine Receivers Depends on DJ Moore's Departure

Weighing Gains From Bears Trading DJ Moore Against What He Provides

One Combine Back Displays Key Quality Bears Could Always Use

Where the Chicago Bears Tread Next in Attempt to Avoid Past Pitfalls

Speed Has Its Day at Defensive Positions Where Bears Can Use Some

Official NFL Cap Number Is Out and Here's How It Affects the Bears