Bear Essentials

Cole Wright, Tom Thayer and Dan Hampton cover the latest Bears news, including exclusive interviews with Bears personnel, weekly highlights and previews of upcoming games. Bear Essentials presented by BetRivers airs weekly during football season.

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Will former Bears returner Devin Hester get into the Hall of Fame?

Former Bears returner Devin Hester is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Will he make it in on his second try?

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Bears tight end Cole Kmet recognized as Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award winner

The Bears’ Cole Kmet was recognized Wednesday as the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award winner, in a day that honored the late journalist.

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What the Bears are getting with new receiver DJ Moore

The story of how D.J. Moore came to the Bears and what the new star receiver provides for Justin Fields and Co.