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Many of the special teams players who made key contributions in helping the Bears win the NFC North last season return in 2026, a list that is topped by kicker Cairo Santos.

Before he was a first-round draft pick, Dillon Thieneman was a kid with a relentless drive to compete. Raised in a family where football was a way of life, Dillon was shaped by his two older brothers who spent years coaching, mentoring and pushing him to become the best version of himself. That foundation fueled an unwavering work ethic and a plan: To graduate from college in three years and earn the opportunity to play in the NFL. Every step of his journey - from backyard football to Purdue, Oregon and ultimately the NFL Draft was driven by a commitment to growth, discipline and family.

The Bears on Monday hosted a sendoff event at Halas Hall for five youth flag football teams that will represent the club in outside Indianapolis this weekend at the third annual NFL FLAG Championships — the largest youth flag football tournament in the world.

The Bears head into training camp with a new safety tandem in free-agent signee Coby Bryant and first-round pick Dillon Thieneman.

Rookie defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg talks with ChicagoBears.com about his hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa, his chess prowess, how his grandparents' athletic success inspired him, owning two businesses and more.

FOX 32 sports commentator Anthony Herron joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to reflect on life after the NFL and his career covering Chicago sports.

As one of the Bears' top free-agent signings, Devin Bush bolsters a linebacker group that returns veterans T.J. Edwards, D'Marco Jackson and Noah Sewell.

The Bears hosted more than 50 former players at an event in Chicago July 10-12 that was designed to enrich and potentially even save their lives.