Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey dies at 102

Did Kate Leave?

Brunch at Bayan Ko Diner

Cowboys looking to bring Matt Eberflus as the DC under new HC Brian Schottenheimer

[Schefter] Bears are working to finalize a deal to make former Lions WR coach Antwaan Randle El their new assistant head coach/wr coach, per source. Randle El is following Ben Johnson to Chicago.

[Emma] League sources who know Ben Johnson have described him as a detail-oriented individual who's a perfectionist at heart, a leader ready to set a high standard. He brings a demanding presence that was sorely missing at Halas Hall.

Bears are back

[Seth Rollins] I love football.

[Schefter] Ben Johnson has been busy assembling a star-studded coaching staff. The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints HC Dennis Allen, per league sources.

[Schefter] Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man.

[Pelissero] A new day in Chicago: The #Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach, per sources.

Second Half Game Thread: Baltimore Ravens (12-5) at Buffalo Bills (13-4)

Game Thread: Baltimore Ravens (12-5) at Buffalo Bills (13-4)

Make it happen Poles

Game Thread: Washington Commanders (12-5) at Detroit Lions (15-2)

[Bears] Stenavich interview complete.

So they Really Aren't Friends after all? ( SBS spoilers)

[Schefter] “To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it’s intriguing,” Deion Sanders told ESPN on Monday night. “I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community.”

[Pelissero] McCarthy out as Cowboys coach.

[Pelissero] Mike McCarthy is out as Cowboys coach. The sides couldn’t agree on length of contract and McCarthy will pursue other opportunities. He leaves Dallas with a winning record and three playoff appearances.

[Schefter] With Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy eligible to talk to other teams after midnight Tuesday, there still haven’t been any negotiations on a new deal with Dallas...It’s now looking like McCarthy will indeed become a coaching free agent, with Chicago and New Orleans both expected to be interested.

[Bears] We have completed an interview with head coach candidate Ron Rivera.

Second Half Game Thread: Green Bay Packers (11-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)

Game Thread: Green Bay Packers (11-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)

Game Thread: Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at Houston Texans (10-7)