The Bears took a gut punch in the form of a Hail Mary that could send lesser teams to the mat. They're out to prove they're tougher than that in Week 9.

In Chicago, there is nothing but optimism regarding the Bears, and that includes for their first-ever stint on "Hard Knocks."

On March 7, a day before International Women's Day, the Chicago Bears and New York Jets helped launch the second year of the NFL Girls Flag football league -- the first all-girls competition of its kind in the United Kingdom.

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Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 8 Sunday.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch for when the Bears face the Commanders on "Thursday Night Football."

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Despite all of the attention Chicago QB Justin Fields is receiving as a potential breakout candidate, Jeffri Chadiha says the Bears' most pressing need in 2023 is wholesale improvement from Matt Eberflus' overhauled defense.

Tremaine Edmunds has a new team, and a new reason to be excited. On NFL Total Access, the Bears LB explained why joining Chicago's rebuild this offseason was the right move for him.

With the opening wave of free agency in the rearview mirror, Kevin Patra spotlights the best and riskiest moves thus far on the open market. On which side of the ledger does the Raiders' signing of Jimmy Garoppolo fall?

Chicago's vaunted middle linebacker tradition is adding another notable chapter. Tremaine Edmunds is leaving the Bills to sign with the Bears on a front-loaded, four-year deal for $72 million, with $50 million guaranteed.

Dre'Mont Jones isn't exactly a household name in the NFL, but the former third-round pick appears poised to break the bank in free agency. Tom Pelissero spotlights seven less-heralded players who could be in line for BIG second contracts.

Will Zach Allen provide solid value on his next contract? Where does Baker Mayfield fit in a crowded QB market? Gregg Rosenthal identifies players who could be underpriced and overpriced in NFL free agency in 2023.

While the Chiefs and Eagles get ready for Super Bowl LVII, 30 other teams are already preparing for the offseason. With free agency just five weeks away, Gregg Rosenthal provides one big roster move each AFC team outside of Kansas City should make.

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs was clearly upset in the aftermath of the Bills' 27-10 Divisional Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane has no qualms with the fire he saw from Diggs. 

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills on Sunday to reach the AFC Championship Game and will face the Kansas City Chiefs for the second consecutive year.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down five things to watch for when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round.

Which NFL players will garner the most interest on the open market in March? Gregg Rosenthal provides an early look at the top 51 prospective free agents for 2023, and the class is headlined by two players on the same playoff-bound team.

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The Chicago Bears pressure New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who gets the ball away with a left-handed pass.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds forces a fumble against Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard and teammate Kyler Gordon recovers for a turnover.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds grabs and interception against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson in the end zone.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to complete the Bears' first three-and-out stop of their "Sunday Night Football" game against the Texans in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Watch Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds' top plays of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Watch the 10 best highlight plays made by the Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL season.

Watch every interception by the Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL Season.

Watch every touchdown by the Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL Season.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds intercepts Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco's pass and returns it 45 yards for a touchdown.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds dashes Detroit Lions' hopes for a comeback with an interception.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds shoots a gap in the Minnesota Vikings offensive front line for a big tackle for loss of running back Alexander Mattison.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds intercepts his team's third pass against Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Chicago Bears through the first nine weeks of the 2023 regular season.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer sees a short pass deflected off of running back Josh Jacobs right into the waiting arms of Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds dives to scoop up a fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales, Scott Pioli reveal defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., linebackers T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds are three players who will help turn Bears defense around.

Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds details his assimilation into Chicago Bears franchise on 'NFL Total Access'.

While addressing members of the media at the AFC Coaches Breakfast of the 2023 NFL Annual League Meeting, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott discusses the team's plans for an 'open competition' to replace former Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds at the heart of their defense.

Watch linebacker Tremaine Edmunds' best plays in five seasons in the NFL.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Chicago Bears giving linebacker Tremaine Edmunds the largest four-year contract for an NFL ILB.

Bold predictions for 2023 free agency | 'NFL Total Access'

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero: Under-the-radar 2023 free agents who could earn big paydays.

NFL Network's Judy Battista and Jim Trotter discuss the offseason priorities checklist for the Buffalo Bills in 2023.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli shares his biggest free agents of the offseason.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Super Wild Card Weekend.