With the Chicago Bears sitting at the midseason point of the season, who are the award winners on the roster?
Chicago Bears Midseason Awards
MVP - Caleb Williams
Williams missed three games, and the Bears went 2-1 when he was out. Still, he is clearly the most valuable player, and the ceiling of this team is a lot higher when he is playing quarterback. His big play potential is hard to replicate. He is the clear MVP of the team.
Offensive Player of the Year- Luther Burden
Burden has given this offense an explosive element that they did not have last season. He can make plays down the field, in the intermediate, and he can give them an explosive element with the ball in his hands near the line of scrimmage. No one combines a level of consistency and high-end play.
Defensive Player of the Year - Devin Bush
Bush has been recognized for his play in recent weeks, but he has been playing well all season. He sets the tone as a run defender and is fluid in the passing game. The free agent signing has been hard to knock. Montez Sweat was suspended, and Jeffery Simmons was just added. The cornerback room has had issues, and their best safety is a rookie. This seems like an easy choice.
Rookie of the Year - Dillon Thieneman
There were two options for the top rookie. Malik Muhammad is the best value pick. He has started in the slot and on the outside for the Bears, which is tough to do for a rookie, let alone a fourth-round pick. However, he missed the past two games, and Thieneman is in contention for the Bears' best defensive player already. He has his issues in coverage, but few can get by his tackling skills.
Coach of the Year - Dennis Allen
This is an easy choice as well; Ben Johnson calls the plays, so the offensive coordinator does not get much credit. Allen has this defense playing well without the high-end potential that the offense brings. He deserves the praise.
Comeback Player of the Year - Kyler Gordon
Nobody thought Gordon would have been this impactful this season as recently as September. Gordon played three games last year and was looking like he would miss a good chunk of the year in 2026. However, now he is second in the team in sacks and he helps in coverage. It has been an impressive comeback.
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