After the news broke that he was going to be retained by new Bears coach Ben Johnson, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower received congratulatory texts from more than half of the roster.

The Bears had some bright spots on defense individually, but as a unit, had too big of a drop-off during the losing streak.

Hightower joined the Bears back in 2022, where he's served as special teams coordinator for the past three seasons. He ...

The Chicago Bears have hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and now the attention has turned to Johnson building his ...

Ben Johnson was introduced as the Chicago Bears' new head coach on Wednesday, and the former Detroit Lions OC told reporters that QB Caleb Williams "played a large component into my decision." ...

When Daniel Whelan’s punt drifted to the left corner instead, Bears defensive end Josh Blackwell was all alone to field it. Blackwell raced for a 94-yard touchdown, giving the Bears a 7-0 lead ...

When Daniel Whelan’s punt drifted to the left corner instead, Bears defensive end Josh Blackwell was all alone to field it.

2) Santos drills a 51-yard field goal on the final play of the season, giving the Bears a stunning 24-22 victory over the Packers at Lambeau Field. 1) Josh Blackwell sparks the Bears' season-ending ...

Bears’ Josh Blackwell named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week - Chicago Sun-Times - He returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown against the Packers. Why Chicago Bears’ Cairo Santos baffled ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears’ Josh Blackwell was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 18, according to a press release from the NFL’s league office. Blackwell recorded a ...

Blackwell is the first Duke defensive back to earn this honor and joins a select group of Bears players recognized for special teams excellence.

Chicago Bears returner Josh Blackwell was the Special Teams Player of the Week with a 94-yard punt return touchdown against the Green Bay Packers. Sewell named to Players' All-Pro team The NFL ...