This Black History Month roundtable featuring Bears content presenter Jasmine Baker, Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, The TRiiBE and Bears vice president Brian McCaskey explores the connection between the Chicago Bears and Black culture in Chicago, from Walter Payton and the 1985 Super Bowl champions to today's players who will shape what's next.

Centered on Love, Legacy and the City, the Chicago Bears' approach to Black History Month recognizes Black history as foundational to the franchise's story. From the organization's early days to the present, Black players, leaders, fans and communities have helped define the Bears' identity, influence the evolution of the game and shape Chicago's cultural fabric. 

While the Bears defensive line dealt with myriad injuries throughout the season, several players stepped up, particularly late in the year.

This Black History Month roundtable featuring Bears content presenter Jasmine Baker, Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, The TRiiBE and Bears vice president Brian McCaskey explores the connection between the Chicago Bears and Black culture in Chicago, from Walter Payton and the 1985 Super Bowl champions to today's players who will shape what's next.

Fortifying their interior offensive line on the first two days of the league year last March paid major dividends for the Bears in 2025. 

Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren is heading to Milan to cheer on his great niece, U.S. speedskater Sarah Warren, who fought through torn ACLs and 10 surgeries to qualify for her first Olympic Team.

The fourth of nine position reviews takes a look at the Bears' tight ends, led by a breakout season from rookie Colston Loveland and another strong year from veteran Cole Kmet.

In the third of nine position reviews from the Bears' 2025 season, ChicagoBears.com reflects on one of only two NFL receiving corps that featured three players who each amassed 600 yards.

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Richard Dent joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to look back on his time in Chicago and share what stood out to him from this past season.

The one-two punch of veteran D'Andre Swift and rookie Kyle Monangai in the backfield led to the Bears finishing with the third-best rushing attack in the NFL.

In the first of nine position reviews from the Bears' 2025 season, ChicagoBears.com chronicles Caleb Williams' breakout performance in his first year working with coach Ben Johnson.

Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller turn their focus to what's next for the Bears with free agency and the draft around the corner.

The Bears took home two awards at Thursday night's NFL Honors, with their walk-off overtime touchdown against the Packers named the NFL Moment of the Year and guard Joe Thuney chosen the first ever Protector of the Year.

ChicagoBears.com concludes its weeklong countdown of the top plays from a memorable 2025 season with Nos. 5-1, with all five not surprisingly being highlight-reel passes by Caleb Williams.

Count down ChicagoBears.com senior writer Larry Mayer's top offensive plays from the season.

Throughout their first NFL seasons, tight end Colston Loveland (pick No. 10), receiver Luther Burden III (pick No. 39), offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo (pick No. 56), running back Kyle Monangai (pick No. 233) and receiver Jahdae Walker (undrafted) each made an indelible mark on the Bears' remarkable 2025 campaign.

Wide receiver DJ Moore delivers his speech after winning the 2025 Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year at the 15th annual NFL Honors for quarterback Caleb Williams' walk-off touchdown to Moore in the Bears' Dec. 20 overtime win against the Green Bay Packers.

At the annual NFL Honors event, Bears offensive lineman Joe Thuney was awarded the inaugural Protector of the Year Award by a selection committee of NFL Legends, who formulated their evaluation based on on-field performance with a peer-to-peer approach, highlighting and recognizing the offensive line, a position group often underrepresented in traditional awards. 

Bears offensive lineman Joe Thuney presents his speech after winning the 2025 Protector of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.