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Grady Jarrett Warns Bears Face NFL’s Toughest Schedule

9/8/2026

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Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett says Chicago Bears face the NFL’s toughest schedule this season.
The Bears open on the road versus defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. ET.
Chicago will also play defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks later in the season.
The Bears will face NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles later in the season.
Eight of Chicago’s 17 games are versus teams that made the 2025 playoffs.

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Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett says Chicago Bears face the NFL’s toughest schedule this season.
The Bears open on the road versus defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. ET.
Chicago will also play defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks later in the season.
The Bears will face NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles later in the season.
Eight of Chicago’s 17 games are versus teams that made the 2025 playoffs.