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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Total Pro Sports / April 6
Caleb Williams’ Nickname Choice Is Blowing Up Online
Caleb Williams bounced back in 2025 after an underwhelming performance in his rookie season. The partnership with offensive mastermind Ben Johnson paid off for the Chicago Bears, who won the NFC North division title after winning 11 games.
Dexter Lawrence News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Dexter Lawrence Trade Buzz Gives Chicago Bears Price Point for Possible Deal
Chicago Bears fans and the NFL world were buzzing on Monday with the news that New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Free Agency: What They Got Right—and What They Missed So Far
Free agency for the Bears produced potential answers in several ways. However, as the late, great Lou Holtz once said, "Son, your potential is going to get me fired." There is nothing certain about the free agency moves made by the Bears at any position, and that's the problem .
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?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Chicago Bears calling to try to trade for All-Pro pass-rusher
Before free agency, the Chicago Bears showed marginal interest in trading for Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby. The Bears weren’t interested in giving up multiple first-round picks for Crosby, though the need for help on the defensive line remains a big issue ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Mock Trade for Bears to Acquire DT Dexter Lawrence Includes Picks and a Player
The Chicago Bears may have missed the boat on the Maxx Crosby trade saga, but they could still pull off a blockbuster deal for a superstar defender. ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke the news on Monday that two-time All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade from the New York Giants.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Decision on new Bears stadium location between Illinois, Indiana expected soon
One of the main storylines for the Chicago Bears this offseason has been where the team’s new stadium will be built. Some proposals have floated the possibility of moving the Bears to northwest Indiana and out of their home state altogether.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Illinois is Now on the Verge of Losing the Chicago Bears to Indiana
Fans of the Chicago Bears are probably sick to death of hearing any new rumors regarding the team's future home. For years, the talk had centered around Arlington Heights, but Indiana suddenly threw their hat into the ring back in February with a bid to pull the Bears across the border.
Chicago 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.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Could Pull Off Blockbuster Deal with Giants After Superstar Requests Trade
The Chicago Bears have a big need along their defensive line and there just so happens to be a superstar defender who wants out of his current home. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade.
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.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams makes shocking confession regarding George Gervin amid 'Iceman' dispute
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been making headlines over the last few weeks. It was previously reported that he is trying to trademark the “Iceman” nickname following his late-game heroics in the NFL Playoffs against the Green Bay Packers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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