Larry Mayer Profile

The Lions defeated the Bears 34-17 Sunday at Soldier Field. Here's what transpired in the game.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears when they host the Lions Sunday at Soldier Field, including containing Detroit's running game.

Injuries are impacting the Bears offensive line as they prepare for Sunday's home game against the Lions.

The Bears on Saturday placed guard/center Ryan Bates on injured reserve and signed running back Darrynton Evans off the practice squad.

DJ Moore put his versatility and play-making ability on display Monday night in Minnesota, rushing for 24 yards on three carries while also catching eight passes for 46 yards.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears cornerback Charles Tillman about how he got the nickname "Peanut," the origins of the "Peanut Punch" and more.

The Bears lost to the Vikings 30-12 Monday night in Minneapolis. Here's what transpired in the game.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Monday night in Minneapolis, including containing an explosive Vikings offense.

Bears left tackle Braxton Jones has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Vikings and is not traveling with the team to Minnesota due to a concussion.

The bond between Bears rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze has been evident in their first season as teammates, but the best no doubt is yet to come for the quarterback and receiver.

Caleb Williams has already set Bears rookie passing records for completions (270), yards (2,746) and touchdowns (16). But that may not be the young quarterback's most impressive feat.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears safety and 1990 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Mark Carrier about joining a team full of Hall of Fame players, his current career as a assistant high school athletic director and much more.

The 49ers defeated the Bears 38-13 Sunday at Levi's Stadium.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they visit the 49ers, including the importance of establishing the run.

Conducting team meetings during his first week as Bears interim head coach, Thomas Brown has impressed players with his leadership ability and communication skills.

As he prepares to call plays Sunday against the 49ers, Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington is formulating a decisive plan that's designed to accentuate the strengths of his players.

When Caleb Williams had his USC jersey retired last Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, he arranged to share the experience with kids from a Boys & Girls Club in California.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former quarterback Jim Miller about his playing days, the Bears' magical 2001 season and much more.

Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles met with the media Monday to discuss the elevation of Thomas Brown to interim head coach and the search for a permanent head coach.

Bears rookie Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes in the second half Thanksgiving Day in Detroit, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 16-0 halftime deficit in a 23-20 loss to the Lions.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory Thursday when the Bears visit the Lions on Thanksgiving Day, including containing an explosive Detroit offense.

The Bears on Wednesday ruled safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) and offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) out of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit.

Bears play caller Thomas Brown spoke to the media Tuesday about what he liked about how the offense rallied against the Vikings, the aggressiveness that Caleb Williams played with and more.  

With Thomas Brown calling plays for the second straight game, the Bears offense continued to show growth Sunday against the Vikings.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears safety Gary Fencik about his playing days, legendary teammates and much more.

Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington was pleased with the increased pressure the front four generated in last Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings Sunday at Soldier Field.

The Bears rallied in dramatic fashion to force overtime Sunday at Soldier Field, but the Vikings escaped with a 30-27 victory.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they host the Vikings at Soldier Field, including handling Minnesota's blitzes.

The poise and decisiveness that Caleb Williams demonstrated last Sunday against the Packers came after new play caller Thomas Brown focused on small but important details in practice.

Marked improvement by the Bears offense last Sunday against the Packers came after new play caller Thomas Brown challenged players and coaches during the week.

When the Bears host the Vikings Sunday, Tremaine Edmunds will become the youngest player in NFL history (26 years, 206 days) to appear in his 100th career regular season game.

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears fullback and current ESPN 1000 sideline reporter Jason McKie about blocking for Devin Hester, coaching high school football and much more.

The Bears have launched a virtual tour of their celebrated history and tradition displayed exclusively at Halas Hall, giving fans a chance to virtually enter the Halas Hall lobby to explore the life of George Halas along with the careers of the franchise's NFL record 32 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame through memorabilia and artifacts from the organization's historical archives.

After watching tape of Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Packers, Bears coach Matt Eberflus spoke to reporters Monday about three things that stood out to him in the game.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers Sunday at Soldier Field.

The Bears nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback win over the rival Packers Sunday at Soldier Field. But Cairo Santos' 46-yard field goal attempt was blocked as time expired, enabling Green Bay to escape with a 20-19 victory.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they host the Packers at Soldier Field, including containing running back Josh Jacobs.

Bears starting offensive tackles Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright both have recovered from knee injuries and are expected to return to action against the Packers Sunday at Soldier Field.

According to Bears coach Matt Eberflus, Thomas Brown brings passion, energy, tenacity, toughness and collaboration to his new role as offensive coordinator.

Bears running back Travis Homer, who spent three seasons playing on an offense coordinated by Thomas Brown at the University of Miami, lauded Brown as "one of the best coaches I've ever had."

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with Jarrett Payton, the son of legendary Hall of Famer Walter Payton, about his father's impact, presenting his father for induction into the Hall of Fame and much more.

One day after a 19-3 loss to the Patriots dropped the Bears to 4-5, coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that there will be changes and adjustments made to the team's offense. 

The Bears were held out of the end zone and generated only 142 yards of offense in a 19-3 loss to the Patriots Sunday at Soldier Field.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory for the Bears Sunday when they host the Patriots, beginning with stopping the run.

Senior writer Larry Mayer talks with former Bears defensive end Alex Brown about playing for Lovie Smith, the memorable 2006 comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals and much more.

The camaraderie the Bears first began building during the offseason program is paying dividends months later. It's allowing players to have frank discussions with each other as they look to find solutions for issues on both sides of the ball.

After watching tape of Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Bears coach Matt Eberflus spoke to the media about what stood out, including a disparity in the running game.

The Bears were held out of the end zone and allowed 213 rushing yards in a 29-9 loss to the Cardinals Sunday in Arizona. 

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory Sunday when the Bears visit the Cardinals, including containing Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray.

The Bears on Saturday activated tackle Larry Borom off injured reserve and elevated tackle Jake Curhan and cornerback Reddy Steward from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Senior writer Larry Mayer talks with former Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long about his career in Chicago, the teammate that most inspired him and much more.

Bears coordinators Shane Waldron (offense), Eric Washington (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about the red-zone defense, Caleb Williams' resiliency and more.

The Bears leaned on their offensive line depth last weekend against the Commanders and may have to do so again Sunday when they visit the Cardinals.

Bears offensive linemen Bill Murray and Jake Curhan spent their day off Tuesday at Naval Station Great Lakes, touring the facility and meeting military personnel.

After watching tape of Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Commanders, Bears coach Matt Eberflus on Monday discussed three things that stood out to him.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders Sunday in Washington.

After the Bears overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to take the lead with :25 remaining, Washington's 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired gave the Commanders an 18-15 victory Sunday at Northwest Stadium.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three keys to victory Sunday when the Bears visit the Commanders, starting with containing Washington's explosive offense.

Safety Elijah Hicks and nickel back Josh Blackwell are expected to replace injured starters Jaquan Brisker and Kyler Gordon Sunday when the Bears visit the Commanders.

Having grown up in the Washington, D.C., metro area, Caleb Williams is excited about returning to the DMV this weekend to face his hometown team, the Commanders.

Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron spoke to the media Thursday about an improved offensive line, the rapport between quarterback Caleb Williams and tight end Cole Kmet and more.

After struggling the first three weeks of the season, the Bears offense has done a complete about-face, fueling a three-game winning streak.

Senior writer Larry Mayer talks with former Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly about his favorite moment from the 2006 Super Bowl season, Cole Kmet's performance as the emergency long snapper against the Jaguars in London and much more.

While the Bears offense has performed well in spurts since Cole Kmet arrived in 2020, the veteran tight end feels that the unit's recent success is sustainable due primarily to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been voted the FedEx Air Player of the Week for his performance in last Sunday's 35-16 win over the Jaguars in London.

Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey is among 25 individuals in the Contributor category eligible for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2025.

Senior writer Larry Mayer talks with former tight end Zach Miller about switching from quarterback to tight end, his time with the Bears, transitioning into a career in music and much more.

Tight end Cole Kmet was named the NFC special teams player of the week after doubling as the Bears' long snapper following an injury that knocked Scott Daly out of last Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds wore cleats during pregame warmups last Sunday in London that were designed by kids affiliated with The Huddle Project in Tottenham.

Bears punter Tory Taylor got a chance to meet fellow Aussie Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur F.C., before Sunday's win in London.

After watching tape of Sunday's 35-16 win over the Jaguars in London, Bears coach Matt Eberflus on Monday discussed four things that stood out to him, including a potent and creative offensive attack.

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Caleb Williams threw a career-high four touchdown passes—two to Cole Kmet and two to Keenan Allen—to lead the Bears to an exciting 35-16 win over the Jaguars Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies three things that should help the Bears win Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, including another strong performance by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

With Jaquan Brisker ruled out and Tyrique Stevenson unlikely to play Sunday in London, the Bears are expected to start reserve DBs Elijah Hicks and Jaylon Jones against the Jaguars.

Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren told reporters Wednesday that he's a huge proponent of international NFL games and that the club is continuing to make progress in its quest to build a new stadium along Chicago's lakefront.

The Greenwood Sports Pub in London is hosting exclusive activations for Bears fans throughout the week leading up to Sunday's game against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

After tying for the NFL lead with 22 interceptions last year, the Bears are generating takeaways at an even higher rate this season.

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey spoke to Chicago reporters in the United Kingdom Thursday about a variety of topics, including Sunday's game in London, quarterback Caleb Williams and more.