Bears Get Major Boost Before Saints Showdown Before Saints Game
The Chicago Bears are at that interesting point in the season when they’re not doing stellar but also aren’t doing poorly, so there’s still plenty of hope in the Windy City. The team is 3-2 going into Week 7 of the NFL season, and momentum is really starting to build for them. There’s so much different this year, of course, because the Chicago Bears have a new head coach in Ben Johnson, who hails from the Detroit Lions, and a collection of new staffers.
The Bears came out of their bye week with a too-close-for-comfort win over the Washington Commanders on Monday, October 13, and next, they’re up against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 19, at home. The Saints are 1-5, so this should be an easy win for the Bears, but, of course, there are no easy wins in the NFL.
Heading into Sunday’s game, there’s been a lot of injury news coming out of the Bears’ camp. Some of it is good, and some of it is mixed. But, on Saturday, October 18, the team announced some great news right before the Saints matchup.
Chicago Bears Favorite is Back
On Saturday, the Chicago Bears announced that the team has activated running back Travis Homer from the reserve/injured tally. The team also elevated defensive lineman Jonathan Ford and kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad for the upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints. As NFL rules state, all standard elevations will revert back to the practice squad following the game.
In not as good news, defensive lineman Austin Booker and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga have been downgraded to out. They stay on reserve/injured. The Chicago Bears have also signed defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon to the franchise’s practice squad.
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift is also expected to return to the field on Sunday, which is huge. “I can’t wait,” Swift said of the impending return, according to ESPN. “Another opportunity against a good opponent coming in. Try to stay on the track that we’re on. Just another opportunity.”
Wide receiver DJ Moore also doesn’t carry an injury designation after a hospital visit after last week’s matchup.
Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is finally getting some respect in the NFL. The Bears selected Williams as their No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and there have always been high expectations on his shoulder.
In a piece out on Wednesday, October 15, Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports rattles off his top quarterbacks heading into the NFL’s Week 7. “Every signal-caller is often only as good as his setup and situation, though a select few register as transcendent talents,” he says.
He has Williams up a spot from last week, at No. 17. “His numbers still aren’t gaudy under the direction of new coach Ben Johnson, but guess what?” he said. “He played winning football in prime time to upset the Commanders, and that’s not nothing. He’s quietly making strides as an energetic manager.”
Now, Williams has to prove that his positive streak on the field isn’t a fluke. He can do that against the Saints.
2 Dolphins Defenders Named as Popular Trade Targets Ahead of Deadline
The 2025 campaign hasn’t exactly gone the Miami Dolphins‘ way through six games, and heading into Week 7, they are on the verge of completely falling apart. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Dolphins are expected to be sellers, despite what
Several of Miami’s veteran players are drawing interest ahead of the trade deadline, and if the team keeps on losing, the front office would be wise to move on from some of them before it’s too late. Ahead of Week 7, rumors are suggesting that a pair of Dolphins defenders have quickly emerged as trade candidates with the deadline drawing near.
Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips Drawing Trade Interest
With the Dolphins staring down the barrel at a potential rebuild, trading away some players for draft capital would be a wise decision by the front office. If the team does sell at the deadline, Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips are both reportedly drawing quite a bit of trade interest across the league.
Both Chubb and Phillips are trade targets because of their ability to wreak havoc on defense. Through six games, Chubb has 15 tackles, four sacks, and one fumble forced, while Phillips has 10 tackles and one sack. Injury concerns exist with both of these guys, but when they are healthy and on the field, they are very productive.
Whereas Phillips is in the last year of his rookie deal, Chubb is under contract through 2027 at a fairly reasonable rate, especially given how he’s looked so far this season. With that in mind, reports have emerged indicating that the Dolphins have
“The Dolphins are getting lots of calls on pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips,” Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported on Saturday.
Should the Dolphins Trade Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips?
GettyMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after sacking Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets
The way things are trending for the Dolphins, they should consider trading pretty much anyone on their roster drawing interest. If they do decide to blow things up, Chubb will likely become too expensive for them to justify paying, and Phillips could end up leaving in free agency this upcoming offseason once his deal expires. With both guys garnering interest on the trade market, moving them while they still have value would likely be the front office’s best move.
Does that mean these guys are both guaranteed to get dealt? Absolutely not. Considering how both McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier still have jobs, it’s clear that team owner Stephen Ross isn’t exactly in a rush to blow things up and begin a rebuild (which appears to be the only plausible path forward for this team at this stage of the game). It’s clear that trading Chubb and Phillips makes sense for Miami, but whether or not the team will do that remains to be seen.
