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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Ben Johnson shares the biggest issue he had with the Bears defense and the team is already working diligently to fix it
The Chicago Bears defense struggled throughout the majority of the 2025 season in multiple key areas and the team has already made significant strides toward improving that side of the ball.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
3 Free Agents Still Available Who Could Start for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears should still have their eyes on free agency as the team looks to shore up the roster, both before and after the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
Chicago Bears' Projected Starting Lineup After Free Agency
The Bears might not have made many big splashes through free agency. However, they added a few starters who will be in line for big roles on Sundays. I know some were upset that they didn't do more to address the weaknesses along the defensive line, but that was one unit I hoped they'd largely hit in the draft, anyway.
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Roger Goodell News / Total Apex Sports / April 2
Chicago Bears Still Hounding Roger Goodell About Comp Picks In 2026 NFL Draft
Front-office transitions often bring unexpected complications to NFL franchises. For the Chicago Bears, a recent executive departure to the Atlanta Falcons triggered a high-stakes dispute over draft capital.
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 2
The Bears' Most Underrated Free Agency Move Was Keeping One of Their Own
Unlike the 2025 NFL offseason, when the Chicago Bears swung a massive trade for Joe Thuney and made Drew Dalman one of the highest-paid centers in the NFL, the Bears did not make any huge free agency additions in 2026.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 2
Ben Johnson makes personal admission on DJ Moore’s Chicago Bears exit
The Chicago Bears recently traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. The move sparked reactions not only from his teammates but also from head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
Chicago Bears Address Major Needs in Perfect 3-Round Joint Mock Draft from ESPN
The Chicago Bears still have some needs to address ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and a new mock draft from four ESPN analysts takes care of a lot of them.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
Analyzing the Hit Rate of Defensive Ends in the Chicago Bears’ Draft Window
I wanted to analyze the historical perspective of every position that I could see the Bears targeting in the first round. I covered every defensive tackle selected between picks 20 and 32 (I think that represents the most comparable range of who might be available at pick 25) since the 2010 draft earlier this week.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
Bears Labeled Potential Destination for Free Agent Who Would Be Perfect Offensive Fit
The playoff injury suffered by left tackle Ozzy Trapilo has thrown a wrench into the Chicago Bears' plans along the offensive line for 2026. Trapilo suffered a torn Achilles in the postseason victory over the Green Bay Packers and it remains to be seen when he'll be back.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 2
Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson’s statement on Colston Loveland causes a stir
After an impressive rookie season, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is training hard for the 2026 NFL season. The league recently shared footage showcasing the 21-year-old’s rigorous drills.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / April 1
Bears to make stadium decision soon with eye on '29 season
Chicago Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed optimism about an impending stadium decision one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the Bears were on the clock.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Bears Owner Spells Out Precisely Why the Team Deserves Comp Picks
Chicago Bears owner/board chairman George McCaskey very effectively argued his team's side in the case of the stolen compensatory draft picks. In fact, if you listen to what McCaskey said and what has already happend, the only way the NFL can refuse to give the draft picks to the Bears is by pure obstinance and ignorance.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 1
NFC Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears QB Caleb Williams had a strong first year under HC Ben Johnson, where he continued to improve as the season went on. Although opposing defensive
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson gets honest on what Caleb Williams needs to do better in 2026
When the Chicago Bears drafted Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the hope was that he would become their franchise quarterback.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears urged to trade fan-favorite defender ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 NFL season 11-6 and won the NFC North division title. They also knocked their hated rivals, the Green Bay Packers out of the postseason before falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 1
Bears ‘In Communication’ With NFL Over Ian Cunningham Comp Picks
The NFL’s Rooney Rule, originally instituted in 2002 to expand opportunities for minority coaches, has expanded and evolved over the last two decades. Among the changes are the inclusion of top front office positions and a compensatory system that rewards teams who develop minority coaching or executive talent.
Kevin Warren News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
George McCaskey Says Bears Fans Would Get Used to an Indiana Stadium
It's probably better not to read too much into recent positive trends towards a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights based on what the team is saying about the issue at the NFL owners meetings .
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears are 'making progress' on contract extension for Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears have had a busy off-season. Amid rumors of possibly relocating to Indiana, the front office has had to block out that noise and focus on re-tooling the roster.
Roger Goodell News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears made desperate pitch to Roger Goodell for draft
On March 9, the NFL released the full slate for the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Chicago Bears did not receive two compensatory picks via the Rooney Rule after assistant general manager Ian Cunningham left to take the general manager job of the Atlanta Falcons.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Chicago Bears Aren't Giving up in Controversial Battle Against NFL
The Chicago Bears are not giving up in their quest to get two compensatory draft picks. Because of The Rooney Rule, the Bears were expecting to get two compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after the departure of former assistant GM Ian Cunningham, who was hired as the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 1
Bears refuse to waive the white flag in the Ian Cunningham compensatory pick situation — time is quickly running out to fight it
The Chicago Bears continue pressing for answers after not getting compensatory draft picks for losing Ian Cunningham. The Chicago Bears refuse to surrender in the losing battle when it comes to getting compensatory draft picks for losing assistant general manager Ian Cunningham.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 1
NFL’s 106-Year-Old Franchise Abandons Illinois and Halts $5B Stadium—56,000 Jobs Gone
The Chicago Bears asked Illinois lawmakers to pause a critical stadium hearing on March 26, 2026. A productive three-hour meeting had just wrapped. The property tax bill was moving.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Sean McVay explains the most impressive part of Bears QB Caleb Williams' game
McVay, who experienced what Williams can do firsthand when facing the Bears in the NFC Divisional Round in January, waxed poetic about the face of another franchise at the NFL meetings on Monday.
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