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Practice Snaps: 2026 Week 7

The Bears held a walk-through Tuesday afternoon to continue preparing for Thursday night's matchup with the New England Patriots.

Bears-Patriots TNF preview | Bears Weekly

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer share the latest news from Halas Hall and break down what to watch for as the Bears prepare to face the Patriots Thursday night at Soldier Field.

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Remembering Mike Ditka

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PHOTOS: Remembering Mike Ditka

To honor the legendary Mike Ditka, ChicagoBears.com takes a look back at "Iron Mike" through the years, including his time as a Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach. (Photos via Chicago Bears and AP)

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Bears legend Mike Ditka passes away at 86

Affectionately known as "Iron Mike" and "Da Coach," Mike Ditka revolutionized the tight end position during a Hall of Fame playing career with the Bears and later led the franchise to a Super Bowl championship as head coach. Ditka's family announced Friday morning that the Bears and NFL legend has passed away at age 86.

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Mike Ditka honored with moment of silence at Lambeau Field before national anthem

The legendary Mike Ditka was honored with a moment of silence before the national anthem at Sunday's Bears-Packers game.

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Bears coach Ben Johnson pays tribute to Mike Ditka

Bears coach Ben Johnson opened his press conference Friday by extending his condolences to Hall of Famer Mike Ditka's family following his passing, describing Ditka as "the gold standard" and "a legend."

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Chicago, former players, media pay tribute to Mike Ditka

When news of Mike Ditka's passing broke Friday, former Bears players, media personalities and others took to social media to pay tribute to the Hall of Fame coach and tight end.

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Ben Johnson discusses Mike Ditka's impact on Bears | Press Conference

Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media Friday at Halas Hall.

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Remembering Mike Ditka

More than any other NFL player or coach, Mike Ditka embodied the toughness, grit and blue-collar mentality that earned the Chicago Bears the fearsome nickname the "Monsters of the Midway."

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