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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 6
Exciting trade opportunity just presented itself for the Bears to land an impact defensive lineman and Ryan Poles should already be on the phone
The Chicago Bears should be one of the first teams calling the New York Giants after three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence requested a trade going into his eighth season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Signing Cam Lewis Puts Writing on the Wall for This Veteran
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has not shown much aggression in the annual NFL draft. He likes to stay put in the draft order, with the occasional trade down to accumulate extra picks, and he appears comfortable enough with the results that he recently doubled down on his draft strategy.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 6
ESPN analyst shares a bold trade that would ensure the Bears go all-in to land one of the top edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell floated trade ideas for each team selecting in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft and had a bold trade up idea for the Chicago Bears to land a top edge rusher.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
Caleb Williams News / The Spun / April 6
Caleb Williams Sparks Controversy With His Nickname Choice
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sparked some controversy over his nickname choice. The second-year quarterback out of USC had a big season, leading the Bears into the playoffs.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Analyzing the Historical Hit Rate of Safeties in the Chicago Bears’ Draft Window
This is my third position evaluation piece ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. I covered the defensive tackles and defensive ends last week. 1. Defensive Tackle 2.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 6
Former NFC North rival would feel ‘dirty’ about joining the Bears and Ben Johnson amid Chicago’s uncertainty at left tackle
Former Detroit Lions starting left tackle Taylor Decker remains unsigned in free agency but has already ruled out two options in the NFC North and it’s not news the Chicago Bears wanted to hear.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears' Ben Johnson Refuses to Back Down From His Critics
If anyone from the Chicago Bears made more headlines than quarterback Caleb Williams in 2025, it was head coach Ben Johnson. From his famous 'good, better, best' chant after every win to the time his hilarious postgame antic got Bears fans in Chicago free hot dogs, Johnson was in many ways the face of the franchise he was helping reinvigorate.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Reinforce O-Line With a Trade Back in New 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Last week, the Chicago Bears got a final ruling from the NFL on their compensatory pick controversy: the Bears will get no compensatory picks from Ian Cunningham's promotion to general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Predicted to Solve Edge Rusher Woes by Adding Projected $6.7 Million Free Agent
The Chicago Bears should not be done in free agency. As has been the case for pretty much the entire league, the Bears have been very quiet since the early stages of free agency, which remains a concern because Chicago still has needs to address, especially on defense.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
What Analytics Say About Caleb Williams' Claim to Iceman Title
The great Iceman debate will rage on until settled by courts or by Caleb Williams and George Gervin . It seems a comparison of apples and oranges more than anything, since they're not of the same sport.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 6
Bears 7-Round 2026 Mock Draft: NFL’s Ian Cunningham verdict forces Ryan Poles to take matters into his own hands
The Chicago Bears were denied two third-round compensatory draft picks by the NFL, but general manager Ryan Poles has an easy way to recoup those potential selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Wild but brilliant move Bears must make in 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears are rapidly running out of time to waste Caleb Williams’ rookie contract window. It’s no longer about searching for direction in Chicago.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 5
Mock Draft Reflects Dire Need for a Bears Trade Back in Round 2
Mock drafts might reflect nothing more than someone's imagination or informed forecasting. Then again, some can depict real potential draft order and chances for success or failure.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Ben Johnson sends a new message to the rest of the NFL
It’s clear that Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has one major priority for his second season as a head coach, and that’s to win. Johnson’s tough coaching was a major key to the Bears’ successful season in 2025.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 5
Bears' Caleb Williams Doubles Down on Winning Multiple Super Bowls
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is no stranger to controversy, whether it's football related or otherwise. Before he even took his first snap as an NFL quarterback, he caused a social media stir when the home screen on his cellphone showed his goal of winning eight Super Bowl titles, one more than the greatest of all time, Tom Brady.
Braxton Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 5
NFC Notes: Braxton Jones, Rod Wood, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson believes that OT Braxton Jones will bounce back in 2026 after being hampered by injuries last season. “He still didn’t feel 100% like himself,” Johnson said, via Bears Wire.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 5
Chicago Bears in Exclusive and Concerning Cap Space Club Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
It's no secret that the Chicago Bears have a rough situation when it comes to their remaining salary cap space. Chicago entered the offseason with a less-than ideal situation and that no doubt hampered their ability to do much in free agency.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 5
Chicago Bears Check Two Boxes in Predicted 2026 NFL Draft Trade With Patriots
We've seen a lot of different projected scenarios for the Chicago Bears with their No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. One of the scenarios floated by FOX Sports' Rob Rang sees the Bears trading back to the end of the first round with the New England Patriots.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 5
Chicago Bears Get Disappointing News on Presumed NFL Free Agency Target
Ever since the Detroit Lions cut ties with left tackle Taylor Decker, the belief has been that he could be an option for the Chicago Bears in free agency.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 5
Bears Remain on Whittled-Down List of Teams That Could Play Seahawks on Opening Night
We've known for almost two weeks that the Chicago Bears might play on opening night for the 2026 NFL season. That's because the Bears are one of the Seattle Seahawks' road opponents for this coming campaign and the defending Super Bowl champs have already been confirmed to be playing on Wednesday, Sept.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 4
Two Deals Indicating Ryan Poles Really Can Find an Edge in This Draft
During the course of the 2023 season, the Bears made a trade in an attempt to kick-start a non-existent pass rush. They had 20 sacks the previous season and finished last in the league.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 4
Former Bears Guard's Prediction Would Lead to Huge Upset in Crucial Position Battle
With a major question mark at left tackle, the Chicago Bears have given themselves multiple options at the position. That question mark comes from the uncertain status of Ozzy Trapilo, who may not play at all this season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon during last season's playoffs.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 4
This is the biggest Chicago Bears question ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have some question marks regarding their roster as we are mere weeks from the NFL Draft. The team has a strong draft capital to use to improve the team, but there are still some questions with how the 53-man roster looks in Week 1.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 3
Bears Will Not Receive Draft Compensation For Ian Cunningham Hire
The Falcons’ decision to hire Ian Cunningham as their new general manager led to an initial decision by the NFL not to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears.
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