Dan Wiederer

Dan Wiederer is an award-winning writer who has covered the NFL since 2011 and the Chicago Bears since 2013. Wiederer also specializes in enterprise journalism and feature writing across all Chicago sports. He is the co-host of the popular Bears podcast “Take the North” and a regular contributor to 670 The Score and WGN.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has vowed to find a healthy balance this summer between continuing his growth as a player and finding time for decompression.

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Chicago Bears OTAs recap: Summer plans for Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, plus Shane Waldron’s growing relationship with his QB

June 12, 2024 at 7:14 p.m.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has vowed to find a healthy balance this summer between continuing his growth as a player and finding time for decompression.

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael will not make the trip to Canton, Ohio, later this summer for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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Steve McMichael, the Chicago Bears great headed to the Hall of Fame, won’t attend induction ceremony in August

June 10, 2024 at 1:46 p.m.

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael will not make the trip to Canton, Ohio, later this summer for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Caleb Williams is finding a balance between the confidence he needs to lead the Chicago Bears and the humility of understanding he has a long way to go.

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Chicago Bears minicamp recap: Caleb Williams’ balancing act, defense making noise and a joint practice is set

June 7, 2024 at 1:53 p.m.

Caleb Williams is finding a balance between the confidence he needs to lead the Chicago Bears and the humility of understanding he has a long way to go.

It won't always be easy for the Chicago Bears to maintain proper perspective when Caleb Williams endures the inevitable struggles of a rookie QB.

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Column: Caleb Williams is learning on the job. The Chicago Bears must weigh patience vs. urgency in the QB’s development.

June 6, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.

It won't always be easy for the Chicago Bears to maintain proper perspective when Caleb Williams endures the inevitable struggles of a rookie QB.

The first hourlong episode of the Chicago Bears' five-part "Hard Knocks" series will air at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 on all HBO platforms.

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Chicago Bears to be featured on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ documentary series for the first time

June 7, 2024 at 8:30 p.m.

The first hourlong episode of the Chicago Bears' five-part "Hard Knocks" series will air at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 on all HBO platforms.

It was a bumpy day for rookie quarterback Williams and the Chicago Bears offense with obvious struggles during organized team activities at Halas Hall.

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Chicago Bears OTAs recap: Dissecting QB Caleb Williams’ struggles and the defense’s ‘salty’ approach

May 24, 2024 at 6:23 a.m.

It was a bumpy day for rookie quarterback Williams and the Chicago Bears offense with obvious struggles during organized team activities at Halas Hall.

The 2024 week-by-week itinerary for the Chicago Bears, along with predictions on each game from the Tribune’s team of experts.

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Chicago Bears 2024 schedule: Here’s who they’ll play — and our predictions for each game

May 16, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.

The 2024 week-by-week itinerary for the Chicago Bears, along with predictions on each game from the Tribune’s team of experts.

The Chicago Bears and No. 1 pick Caleb Williams are becoming one of the NFL's "it" teams. So why not have the 2024 schedule reflect that?

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Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams will find out their 2024 schedule soon. Here’s a wish list to maximize the QB’s star power.

June 6, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.

The Chicago Bears and No. 1 pick Caleb Williams are becoming one of the NFL's "it" teams. So why not have the 2024 schedule reflect that?

As Caleb Williams continued his NFL transition at Chicago Bears rookie minicamp Saturday at Halas Hall, fellow first-round pick Rome Odunze suffered an early setback.

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Chicago Bears rookie camp rundown: Wide receiver Rome Odunze sidelined with a hamstring issue

June 6, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

As Caleb Williams continued his NFL transition at Chicago Bears rookie minicamp Saturday at Halas Hall, fellow first-round pick Rome Odunze suffered an early setback.

The Chicago Bears suddenly appear to have a playoff-caliber team around rookie QB Caleb Williams, with justifiable optimism percolating out of Halas Hall.

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5 observations as Caleb Williams and the new-look Chicago Bears prepare for rookie camp and OTAs

June 6, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

The Chicago Bears suddenly appear to have a playoff-caliber team around rookie QB Caleb Williams, with justifiable optimism percolating out of Halas Hall.

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