BREAKING NEWS | CHICAGO BEARS SIGN C.J. GARDNER JOHNSON
Release Date: 10/29/2025
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info_outlineđ¨ BREAKING NEWS: The Chicago Bears have officially signed C.J. Gardner-Johnson, adding a major playmaker to the defense! Pat The Designer reacts to the move and breaks down what it means for the Bears moving forward.
The Bearsâ loss to the Baltimore Ravens also exposed a major issue with the offense. Pat dives into how Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson struggled, what went wrong with the offensive line, and how defenses are starting to expose the Bearsâ biggest weakness.
Are the Bears still a playoff-caliber team, or do these issues signal deeper concerns for the season ahead? Tune in as we analyze Calebâs performance, the new defensive boost from C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and what the coaching staff must fix before next week.