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Make way for the bad guy: How Ben Johnson is changing Bears culture

Sports Illustrated

After four decades as the lovable losers of the NFL, are the Chicago Bears becoming villains?

By Pete Martuneac

Published: Jan 14, 2026, 10:04 am Added: Jan 14, 2026, 10:38 am
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