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Bears Secure Three Pro Bowl Spots, Snub Notable Players

12/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Chicago Bears earned three Pro Bowl spots for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games: Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Kevin Byard III.
This marks an improvement from last year, when no players were selected.
Notable snubs include Nahshon Wright, who leads takeaways, and Caleb Williams, who dominated fan voting but was overlooked.
Despite these exclusions, the Bears have progressed, beating contenders and drawing questions about the NFL's view of their legitimacy as a threat.

History

Historical Context

The NFL established the Pro Bowl in 1970 as an annual all-star game, following the merger with the American Football League. The Chicago Bears have historically contributed numerous players to this event, with recent selections like Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman marking a resurgence for the team. This evolution highlights the changing dynamics of player recognition and the Bears' competitive growth in the league.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears earned three Pro Bowl spots for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games: Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Kevin Byard III.
This marks an improvement from last year, when no players were selected.
Notable snubs include Nahshon Wright, who leads takeaways, and Caleb Williams, who dominated fan voting but was overlooked.
Despite these exclusions, the Bears have progressed, beating contenders and drawing questions about the NFL's view of their legitimacy as a threat.

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