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What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?
The Bears finally snapped their 10-game losing streak in stunning fashion with a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 18. It featured dominant defensive and special teams performances with the offense doing its part to help snap an 11-game losing skid against the Packers. With the regular season in the books, there's also plenty of speculation about Chicago's head coaching search, which will soon kick into high gear.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Monday, Jan. 6:
2025 NFL draft: Bears first-round pick finalized
With the regular season in the books, Chicago's first-round pick has been finalized, along with their pair of second rounders. How did Sunday's win impact the Bears' draft stock?
Chicago Bears 2025 opponents officially set
Despite the questions, one thing that is certain -- who Chicago will be playing in the 2025 season. In addition to facing their NFC foes twice, the Bears will play the NFC East and AFC North next season, which includes home games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, as well as away games against the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles.
Report: Bears' top coaching targets are Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel
During the NFL Today show on CBS, insider Jonathan Jones discussed both Vrabel and Johnson potentially being linked to the Bears and the team's interest in both. Detailing the difference between both coaching candidates, Jones said that teams who are all in on one of the candidates will more than likely not be in all in on the other, meaning the Bears will have to decide which direction is best for them between the two.
Other headlines
Bears vs. Packers: Instant analysis of Chicago's 24-22 win in Week 18
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson addresses middle finger salute to fans at Lambeau Field
Keenan Allen reveals which 3 teams he's willing to sign with in free agency
Bears expected to interview Mike Vrabel for head coach next week
Ryan Poles confirms Thomas Brown will interview for Bears head coach
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