Devan Kaney has landed quickly on her feet after her unexpected exit from Philadelphia, and her next stop puts her in the middle of another NFL spotlight.
Kaney announced that she is joining Fox 32 in Chicago as the Bears reporter. The move comes months after Audacy laid her off in April as part of broader cuts, ending her run in WIP’s Eagles sideline reporting role. She had taken over that sideline job in 2024 after previously serving as a co-host on the station’s morning show.
Kaney also closed out her work at Fox 29, where she had been anchoring sports segments since 2023. Earlier this year, she told the Philadelphia Inquirer, “I had a blast working at WIP and sincerely enjoyed my time there,” Kaney told the Philadelphia Inquirer earlier this year. “But as the old saying goes, when one door closes, another opens.”
She shared the Chicago news on X with a simple, upbeat message: “Your newest Bears Reporter for the home of the Chicago Bears, @fox32news 🐻🧡 pic.twitter.com/7bHIL9fN4j”
The timing is notable, with Chicago coming off a strong run under quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. The Bears went 11-6 last season and reached the Divisional Round.
Kaney is set to begin covering the Bears ahead of the 2026 season, which opens September 13 against the Panthers. Even with the relocation, she plans to keep hosting her Phillies podcast, “Werth Talking About.”
She worked at WIP since 2022, and her sideline reporting became a familiar part of Eagles broadcasts. The move in April caught plenty of people off guard, but Kaney handled the change with the same professionalism that marked her Philadelphia run.
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