Sean Hammond

Sean Hammond covers the Chicago Bears and all things sports for the Tribune. He has covered the Bears since 2020. Prior to joining the Tribune in 2025, he covered the Bears for Shaw Media.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hugs wide receiver Rome Odunze before a game against the Patriots on Nov. 10, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

True or false? Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has everything he needs to break through in Year 2.

May 5, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

How much did the Chicago Bears accomplish in the NFL draft? And where must they dial in before the summer? Weighing in on four pressing topics.

Bears coach Ben Johnson, left, and general manager Ryan Poles speak before introducing new players Drew Dalman and Dayo Odeyingbo on March 13, 2025, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Inside the Chicago Bears 2025 draft: How Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson built their 1st board together

May 5, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

When he took the Chicago Bears coaching job, Ben Johnson believed he and GM Ryan Poles could see the game through the same lens. That doesn’t happen overnight.

LSU's Major Burns celebrates after blocking a kick to defeat South Carolina on Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears add undrafted free agents, including 2 each at wide receiver, edge rusher and safety

April 28, 2025 at 10:22 a.m.

The Chicago Bears worked to fill out their roster with signings or training camp invites for these undrafted rookies, per media and university reports.

Tight end Colston Loveland, the Bears' first round draft pick, is introduced at Halas Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

‘A match made in heaven’: How the Chicago Bears settled on ‘Idaho tough’ Colston Loveland at No. 10

April 27, 2025 at 5:02 p.m.

Colston Loveland's journey to the Chicago Bears, from branding calves in Gooding, Idaho, to Michigan tight end to the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft.

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5) is tackled by Illinois' Matthew Bailey on Nov. 23, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (Rich Schultz/AP)

Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2025 NFL draft? Meet the 8-player class.

April 27, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

The Chicago Bears' 2025 draft class is complete. Here’s a look at the 8 players general manager Ryan Poles selected.

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins reacts after scoring a touchdown against Texas during the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Chicago Bears have 3 picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Here are 24 prospects to watch.

April 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears own two second-round picks and one third-round selection on Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday. Here are 24 players to watch.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland maneuvers against Arkansas State safety Justin Parks on Sept. 14, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Chicago Bears hoping 1st-round selection of TE Colston Loveland ‘creates creativity’ in Ben Johnson’s offense

April 25, 2025 at 7:10 p.m.

Colston Loveland will pair with Cole Kmet to give coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears offense a one-two punch at tight end.

Chicago Bears fans cheer after the Bears won 24-18 against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024.
NFL draft will begin this Thursday in Green Bay.
(Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)

2025 NFL draft: Everything you need to know, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how to watch

April 24, 2025 at 7:28 a.m.

The Chicago Bears hold the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft. Here's everything you need to know, including how to watch and what time the Bears might be on...

Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou runs a drill at the NFL combine on March 2, 2025, in Indianapolis. (George Walker IV/AP)

‘With the 10th pick in the 2025 NFL draft …’: 12 prospects the Chicago Bears could consider in Round 1

April 24, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears will sit patiently through the first hour of the NFL draft with confidence an impact player will be available at No. 10.

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards complains about a call against the Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including T.J. Edwards’ motivation and Ben Johnson’s poetry skills

April 22, 2025 at 5:02 p.m.

Going undrafted in 2019 still pushes Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, who reupped last week with a two-year, $20 million extension.

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