Bears GM did heavy lifting in the trenches with roster — and 6th-inning sequence sinks Cubs in 5-2 loss
Sports Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson didn't practice at all during training camp. On Tuesday, the Bears activated Johnson to the 53-man roster. And GM Ryan Poles remains optimistic that a return in time for Week 1 is a realistic possibility. “Yeah, we're pushing for it, but it
's that fine line of making sure that we're smart with it,” Poles said. Poles called Johnson’s situation “day-to-day.” He noted that the star cornerback was doing some agility work with the trainers on the practice field Tuesday. He was also spotted working with the trainers at Soldier Field prior to the preseason game against Buffalo
on Aug. 17. “I know there's a lot of questions about it,” Poles said. “It's really not that complicated. He had a pretty good soft tissue injury before he got here.” It
's good news that he isn't heading to injured reserve. There will be a difference, though, between being cleared to return and being ready for NFL game action. Sept. 8 is fast approaching. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | A lot can change between now and the Sept. 8 season opener. But here’s a look at the initial Chicago Bears roster, including who made the cut — and who didn’t — at every position. | | | | | A sixth-inning sequence ended Matthew Boyd’s night and marked the final runs in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night at Oracle Park. | | | | | Martín Pérez allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, but the Chicago White Sox squandered a 4-run lead on Tuesday at Rate Field. | | | | | Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock says he’s not against transfers or revenue sharing. He just wants players to consider other factors. | | | | | Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles invested in the offensive and defensive lines, and that’s where the key to a franchise turnaround will be rooted. | | | | | Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson spoke on Tuesday. Here’s what we learned, including the latest injury update on Jaylon Johnson. | | | |
