2026 CBS Sports NFL All-Breakout Team: Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter headline defensive rising stars

CBS Sports NFL writers and analysts selected the defensive players poised to take the next step in 2026, with a two-way player making the list on this side of the ball

The public confidence in Bears quarterback Caleb Williams starts with trust in coach Ben Johnson. And Johnson is asking for some of that trust right now. Williams was unremarkable in his preseason debut and hasn’t blown anyone away with his training camp so far. None of it has been alarming, but it hasn’t been definiti

The Bears are eyeing another leap from their starting quarterback. The springboard might involve heightened situational awareness.

The Chicago Bears are still searching for a clear answer at left tackle with the regular season rapidly approaching. As Caleb Williams prepares for his second NFL season, the team’s unresolved battle to protect his blind side has become one of the biggest concerns surrounding the offense. With multiple players competin

Through his first three NFL seasons, Jahmyr Gibbs separated himself as one of the most explosive offensive weapons in the league.

On the latest episode "Football 301," Nate Tice and ESPN's Mina Kimes broke down each NFC North team's impact players and X factors and ultimately predicted each team's win totals.