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The Minnesota Vikings have more confidence and optimism heading into this offseason than they did a year ago. They have two of the most important pieces in place in head coach Mike Zimmer and Teddy Bridgewater. Also, they improved in several areas from the past season. The Vikings have 12 free agents this offseason, but just one opening day starter.
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Corey Wootton has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, his agent tweeted Thursday.
What needs to the Bears have right now? Adam Hoge looks at the holes on the Bears' depth chart.
A step-by-step, player-by-player look at the offseason script for the Bears to follow.
On the fourth play of the Bears' second drive Sunday, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery went in motion and took the handoff from quarterback Jay Cutler.
It may have happened against the worst defense in the NFL, but not surprisingly, the Bears graded out very well in their 45-28 win over the Dallas Cowboys Monday night.
Pro Bowl nose tackle Haloti Ngata is inactive for the Ravens, no doubt a break for the Bears on a day where running the football will be important.
Shea McClellin is the leading tackler, top sacker, and tops in disruptive plays through the first half of the season on the defensive line.
The bye week couldn't arrive a better time for a battered Bears team.
No matter who you talk to on the defensive side of the football -- from coaches to players -- you hear the same two words in regards to the struggles of the Bears' defensive line.
Adam Hoge has a loaded Tweetbag to get you through the Bears' off day.
There's no getting around the fact that the Bears' defensive line has underwhelmed this season.
It wasn't exactly how the Bears usually do it, but they finally got pressure on the QB.
As expected, wide receiver Earl Bennett will play Sunday in the season opener against the Bengals, but now the question might be: how much will he play for the Bears this season?
Here are some of my observations and impressions from the second-to-last practice in Bourbonnais.
Marc Trestman saw a "vicious" battle in Monday's practice.
Corey Wootton's impressive training camp hit a speed bump Thursday when he left practice with a hip injury.
In a passing league, a defense can never have too many pass rushers.
This is the second in a two-part series, taking a look at the Bears defensive roster by position group.
Chicago's defense scored two touchdowns and the Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-13.
Looking back on it, a 4-1 record going into the bye week really was the best-case scenario for the Chicago Bears.
It appeared the battle was over last week, but the Bears' first depth chart confirmed Monday that J'Marcus Webb is the starting left tackle.
For just the second time this season, defense end Corey Wootten will be active for the Bears as they take on the Chargers.
As the Bears began preparation for their Sunday night match up against the Lions, they did so without Julius Peppers as he works to recover from a sprained MCL.
Marion Barber, Chris Harris and Lance Louis were all listed as "doubtful" for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints Friday.
For Saturday, dry conditions with beautiful sunny skies are expected in Chicago, followed by heavy rain on Sunday.
Arlington Heights police and fire crews responded to the motel after a guest services employee called to report that someone entered the lobby bleeding after being shot.
Clyde Scott is the founder of Focused on Fashion. He said he loves photography, fashion, and God, and he's found a way to combine them into something beautiful.
Neighbors in Bronzeville say it is an ongoing problem, and they have serious safety concerns.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
In one comment, Feigenholtz called someone a "truth-sayer" after he criticized Westerners who praise Islam and claimed that Muslims treat women like cattle.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
These final moments are all about the battlegrounds. In 2020, key states were decided with just a few thousand votes and the campaigns know that could happen again Tuesday. What counts now is turnout.
CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto says the polls are the first indication of how a race is unfolding, followed by county votes.
The country's prime minister called it a "Black Friday" for all of Serbia and the town of Novi Sad.
The thieves used explosives to steal and damage art made by Warhol in the Netherlands. the owner of the gallery near the border with Belgium called the thieves "amateurs.”
Around 20 firefighting trucks were used to contain the blaze, authorities said.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Neighbors in Bronzeville say it is an ongoing problem, and they have serious safety concerns.
Arlington Heights police and fire crews responded to the motel after a guest services employee called to report that someone entered the lobby bleeding after being shot.
For Saturday, dry conditions with beautiful sunny skies are expected in Chicago, followed by heavy rain on Sunday.
Clyde Scott is the founder of Focused on Fashion. He said he loves photography, fashion, and God, and he's found a way to combine them into something beautiful.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 21 points, with White going 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
The cornerback has been balancing an eagerness to return, while also dealing with an injury he has never had before.
Once the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, Moncada rarely lived up to the hype, with his only truly good season coming in 2019.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
Morgan Geyser, now 22, was sentenced to 40 years in a mental institution after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a classmate to please horror character Slender Man.
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
