Cubs' big-picture decision on Jameson Taillon, Bears sign 15 to practice squad and Sox's Luis Robert Jr. on IL
Sports Thursday, August 28, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Bears wrapped up their final practice of training camp Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest — and now there's an injured player to keep an eye on. When the team returns
to the practice field next week, the attention will shift fully to preparing for the Sept. 8 season opener against the Vikings. The Bears claimed two players off waivers Wednesday, adding cornerback Jaylon Jones and linebacker D’Marco Jackson. In corresponding moves, they released long snapper Scott Daly and return specialist Devin Duvernay. 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. | | | | The Cubs will start the 2026 season at Wrigley Field — a first since 2023 — while the White Sox face a National League team on opening day for the first time in franchise history. | | | | | Can Kyle Monangai or Roschon Johnson be a productive backup to D’Andre Swift, or will Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles be in the market for running back help? | | | | | The Bears released long snapper Scott Daly and return specialist Devin Duvernay to make room for waiver claims Jaylon Jones and D’Marco Jackson. | | | | | The Big Ten for the third year in a row has two of the top three football teams and six in the Top 25 — including No. 12 Illinois. Here’s what to know. | | | | | Before the opening horn sample of “Jump Around” gets things jump-started, here are eight things to know about the 2025 college football season. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs are taking the cautious route while Jameson Taillon works through a left groin strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs have lost both series this season to San Francisco after the Giants won two of three from at Wrigley Field in May. | | | |
