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+4 Marcus Bell The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.+11 Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.
Matt Suhey, fullback on 1985 Bears championship team, dies at 68 x/matt-suhey — Sep 7, 2026 Matt Suhey, the 1980s Chicago Bears fullback and longtime lead blocker for Walter Payton, scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XX and was a durable, versatile contributor for a dominant Bears run, dying at 68. His death, confirmed by the Bears and reported across outlets, marks the passing of a key figure on the 1985 championship team who helped define the era with 2,946 rushing yards and 260 receptions in a Bears career spanning 1980–89. +17 IJR Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase Simon August · 6 min · 13h
Lions Debut Rivalries Uniform Nov 1; Jaguars Added x/national-football-league — Aug 25, 2026 The NFL’s Rivalries uniforms for the NFC North and AFC South are set to roll out for the 2026 season, with eight teams—Lions, Packers, Vikings, Bears, Colts, Texans, Titans, and Jaguars—getting redesigned looks that include community-inspired details; official reveals and retailer availability are progressing amid leaks and previews. Multiple leaks and reports show Detroit, Minnesota, and Chicago all showcasing or leaking their Rivalries designs ahead of the broader unveiling, while Nike and Fanatics' partnership extends the four-year program to elevate rivalry games and fan engagement. +39 On X · @premierleague Premier League Reports Perfect Record as All Eight English Clubs Win Opening European Ties The @premierleague post highlighting a perfect start for eight English clubs in Europe drew mostly positive reactions celebrating PL strength, with light banter and skepticism but no organized opposition. Roughly 70-80% of reactions agree or amplify the narrative. 535 likes · now
On X · @premierleaguePremier League Reports Perfect Record as All Eight English Clubs Win Opening European TiesThe @premierleague post highlighting a perfect start for eight English clubs in Europe drew mostly positive reactions celebrating PL strength, with light banter and skepticism but no organized opposition. Roughly 70-80% of reactions agree or amplify the narrative.
