Here's some major news for Chicago Bears fans.

The Chicago Bears were the talk of the football world after they essentially won the NFL draft by taking superstar quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in the first round.

Chicago Bears Introduce Quarterback Caleb Williams And Wide Receiver Rome Odunze
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With Williams and Odunze in tow and an improved roster, the Bears are just months away from taking the field.

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There will undoubtedly be some ups and downs this season, but all eyes will be on their two stud picks and new additions like D'Andre Swift and Keenan Allen.

WHEN DO THE BEARS PLAY THE 49ERS?

How will the Bears look when they travel to the West Coast to take on the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers or the team with another young superstar quarterback, Houston Texans?

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I circled both games on the schedule, along with home and road matchups against their NFC North foes, the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers.

The rest of the world, not just Chicago and the US, will see the Bears as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars overseas in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 13.

THE 2024 CHICAGO BEARS SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 8, vs. Tennessee Titans @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Sunday, September 15, vs. Houston Texans @ NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Sunday, September 22, vs. Indianapolis Colts @ Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

Sunday, September 29, vs. Los Angeles Rams @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Sunday, October 6, vs. Carolina Panthers @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Sunday, October 13, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

Sunday, October 27, vs. Washington Commanders @ Commanders Field in Landover, MD.

Sunday, November 3, vs. Arizona Cardinals @ State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

Sunday, November 10, vs. New England Patriots @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Sunday, November 17, vs. Green Bay Packers @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

Sunday, November 24, vs. Minnesota Vikings @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Thursday, November 28, vs. Detroit Lions @ Ford Field in Detroit, MI

Sunday, December 8, vs. San Francisco 49ers @ Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

Monday, December 16, vs. Minnesota Vikings @ U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

Sunday, December 22, vs. Detroit Lions @ Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Thursday, December 26 vs. Seattle Seahawks @ Solider Field in Chicago, IL.

TBD vs Green Bay Packers @ Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.

How did the Bears become the "Bears?" Take a look at the history of the beloved and every other team's name history below.

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Let’s kick off the countdown with the folks who earned their nickname by buying boxes of used team jerseys.

Gallery Credit: Seth Berkman

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