Phil Thompson
Chicago Tribune Bears reporter.
- Bears fans, how do you feel about Declan Doyle going to Baltimore? Who would you like to see as the Bears’ new OC? story ✍️ @bradbiggs.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...
- Chicago Bears roster breakdown: How the defensive players fared in 2025 — and their contract statuses for 2026 www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/27/c...
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- “The thing that stood out about DJ, the level of toughness rubbed off on the whole team.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles on wide receiver DJ Moore
- “I heard the whole Cardiac Bears thing. I’d rather not be the Cardiac Bears. … I don’t think you want to be living on the edge all the time.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles
- “I think Kevin (Byard III) is a special player. I’ve got no problem saying I’d like to have him back.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles
- Bears GM Ryan Poles: “Jaylon Johnson, minor thing, no surgery. He had a wrist (injury).”
- “I’ve never seen Soldier Field like that before.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles thanking the fans, saying they “brought it.”
- “We have have to be better catching the football. That will be a point of emphasis in the spring time.” —Bears coach Ben Johnson
- “There is no building off of this. We go back to square one.” —Bears coach Ben Johnson
- “These last two games I’ll never forget. Just the energy, the vibe.” —Ben Johnson on the Bears’ two playoff games
- "We have ignited a belief ... this city believes in this team. I've been saying Chicago deserves a winner and just hoping that we gave this city something to be proud about. Obviously, we fell short." --Kevin Byard III on Monday after the Bears' playoff loss to the Rams Sunday
- "Finding ways to bring that hunger all four quarters, every single game, is something that's important." --Caleb Williams
- FINAL: Rams top the Bears 20-17 in OT > Kyren Williams 21 for 87 yards (4.1 avg) 2 TDs > Caleb Williams 23/42 for 257 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, 59.3 rating > Bears D: 4 sacks; Bears O: 417-340 in total yds
- FINAL: Rams beat the Bears on Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal, 20-17 in overtime. 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:20
- Caleb Williams is intercepted by Kam Curl.
- Rams kneel. We're going to overtime.
- Caleb Williams throws a 14-yard, desperation miracle to Cole Kmet to tie the game 17-17 (with PAT). Because, of course. 7 plays, 50 yards, 1:32
- Rams' Ethan Evans shanks the punt, 33 yards to midfield.
- Kyren Williams scores on a 5-yard run to give the Rams a 17-10 lead on the Bears with 8:50 left. 14 plays, 91 yards, 6:02
- Soldier Field attendance: 60,253
- Caleb Williams is intercepted at midfield throwing into double coverage to Luther Burden. Pick is by Cobie Durant.
- HALFTIME: Bears and Rams tied 10-10 TDs by Rams’ Williams (run) and Bears’ Moore (pass) Sacks by Brisker, Gordon and Sweat Caleb Williams: 13/19 for 155 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 88.7 rating Matthew Stafford: 12/24 for 144 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 68.8 rating
- Rams' Harrison Mevis kicks it from 32 yards out to tie it 10-10 8 plays, 66 yards, 1:10
- FIELD GOAL: Cairo Santos kicks a 48-yard field goal to give the Bears their first lead over the Rams, 10-7. 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:44
- Bears have sacked Matthew Stafford 3 times for a loss of 21 yards. Both of those Rams drives stalled and LA punted.
- Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (shoulder) return is questionable
- Caleb Williams completes it to DJ Moore for a 3-yard touchdown pass on fourth down. Bears tie the Rams, 7-7 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:25
- Kyren Williams carries it in for a 4-yard touchdown. The Rams lead the Bears 7-0 with 6:20 in the first quarter 14 plays, 85 yards, 6:33
- Bears go for it on 4th and 2 and Caleb Williams is intercepted by Cobie Durant.
- Rams win the coin toss and defer.
- Current weather at Soldier Field Precipitation: Light snow Temperature: 18 degrees Wind: WSW at 10 mph Wind chill: 6 degrees
- Bears inactives vs. Rams DB Nick McCloud OL Braxton Jones WR Jahdae Walker LB Ruben Hyppolite II DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka QB Case Keenum (emergency)
- The Bears and Rams battle to reach the NFC Championship. Here's what you need to know before kickoff at Soldier Field: > Scouting Matthew Stafford > How cold will Soldier Field get? > Ben Johnson vs. Sean McVay > Bears bust multiple myths www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/18/c...
- Somebody's getting smoked in this game, amirite?
- Divisional playoffs: Bears vs. Rams Soldier Field 5:30 p.m., NBC Crew: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung (sideline)
- Elite play-callers Ben Johnson and Sean McVay take center stage in Chicago Bears-LA Rams playoff duel www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/17/c...
- I’ve seen some conflicting information online about Soldier Field’s policy: “Fans may NOT bring in cardboard to sit or stand on.”
- Bears injury report for Thursday DNP: DB McCloud (groin) Limited: WR Odunze (foot), WR Moore (knee), Full: DB Gardner-Johnson (concussion), LB Reeves-Maybin (back), LB Ogbongbemiga (concussion), DL Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion), OL Jones (knee) Note: Reeves-Maybin upgraded from limited
- "I feel calm in those moments. I feel my conditioning is the best in those moments. ... I feel I'm the best in those moments because of what I've prepared to be." --Bears QB Caleb Williams on high-pressure situations
- "His hands are incredible. ... But also he's a willing blocker." --Bears safety Kevin Byard on Rams WR Puka Nacua
- "His hands are incredible. ... But also he's a willing blocker." --Bears safety Kevin Byard on Puka Nacua
- "We don't want to put ourselves in a hole against a team like this." --Ben Johnson on the Bears, who have had seven fourth-quarter comebacks, not falling behind the Los Angeles Rams
- Column: Chicago Bears are moving on — but 3-game drama vs. Green Bay Packers shows the rivalry is reborn www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/12/c...
- "I don't like that team. George (McCaskey) and I talked and we're on the same page." --Bears coach Ben Johnson regarding his postgame "F-bomb" directed at the Packers
- "That was one of the better interceptions you can have. ... There was a miscommunication on that play." --Ben Johnson joking about Caleb Williams' interception on a pass to Luther Burden
- "There's going to be eight teams remaining. All eight are going to be well coached, talented. ... There are no weak links." --Bears coach Ben Johnson
- It’s going to be Bears hosting Rams in the divisional round. What are your thoughts about the matchup?
- FINAL: Bears come from a 21-3 deficit to win 31-27 over the Packers at Soldier Field > Caleb Williams 24/48 for 361 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT, 71.6 rating > Bears scored 3 touchdowns in the 4th quarter > Colston Loveland: 8 receptions for 137 yards
- Jordan Love’s pass falls incomplete. Bears beat the Packers 31-27
