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Bears Must Pivot to Former First-Overall Pick After Missing Out on Maxx Crosby

Bears Must Pivot to Former First-Overall Pick After Missing Out on Maxx Crosby

Throughout the 2026 NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears were linked to Maxx Crosby in blockbuster trade pitches. The team's most glaring need was its underwhelming pass rush situation, and adding the five-time Pro Bowler alongside Montez Sweat would immediately give them one of the best defensive end duos in the league.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 1
Ryan Poles commends Ben Johnson for reigniting the rivalry between the Bears and Packers in a way no coach has been able to for years

Ryan Poles commends Ben Johnson for reigniting the rivalry between the Bears and Packers in a way no coach has been able to for years

The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers are supposed to be one of the most intense rivalries in professional sports, but it didn’t feel like it prior to the 2025 NFL season.

Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
4 Chicago Bears Players Most Impacted by Kalif Raymond Signing in Free Agency

4 Chicago Bears Players Most Impacted by Kalif Raymond Signing in Free Agency

The Chicago Bears made a much-needed addition to their wide receivers room when the team inked former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond to a one-year deal.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1

Where Ryan Poles and His Coach Are in Lock Step May Anger Bears Fans

The Bears have gone through three-plus weeks of free agency and move ahead toward the draft later this month without adding the one position fans seem to demand the most from GM Ryan Poles .

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

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?

The '4,000-yard NFL passes' quiz
The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz
The 'All-time sack leader by NFL team' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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 Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel
Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards
Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Positional Draft Strength Makes Braxton Jones' Bears Comeback Essential

Positional Draft Strength Makes Braxton Jones' Bears Comeback Essential

At the owners meetings, Bears coach Ben Johnson painted an uncertain picture about the left tackle position beyond even the fact that starter Ozzy Trapilo may miss the entire season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Sean McVay leaves no doubt on his opinion of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams

Sean McVay leaves no doubt on his opinion of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams turned heads across the NFL during the 2025 season.  Williams led Chicago to its first division title since 2018 and its first playoff win since 2010.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Bears' Ben Johnson Details Specific Areas Where Caleb Williams Can Improve in 2026

Bears' Ben Johnson Details Specific Areas Where Caleb Williams Can Improve in 2026

While Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took a step forward in his second season in the NFL, there's no question Williams has more work to do to reach his ceiling.

Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 1
NFL’s 106-Year-Old Franchise Abandons Illinois and Halts $5B Stadium—56,000 Jobs Gone

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
ESPN writer names this draft prospect to the Chicago Bears as a favorite fit

ESPN writer names this draft prospect to the Chicago Bears as a favorite fit

The Chicago Bears are in a position where they can make an immediate impact on the franchise with the 2026 NFL Draft. They do not have much available cap space to make some noise in the remaining free agents, but they have a bevy of draft capital they can work with.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel
Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears keeping tabs on speedy wide receiver

Chicago Bears keeping tabs on speedy wide receiver

By now we know what the positions of need are for the Chicago Bears entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Most of those needs are on the defensive side of the football in terms of defensive tackle, an edge rusher and safety.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears: NFL’s Roger Goodell running out of patience on new stadium

Chicago Bears: NFL’s Roger Goodell running out of patience on new stadium

At midnight Tuesday, the clock will run out on the “soft deadline” the Chicago Bears gave the state of Illinois to pass tax-friendly legislation, essentially giving the go-ahead for the team to build in Arlington Heights.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson hypes young WR heading into new NFL season

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson hypes young WR heading into new NFL season

There’s a lot to be excited about for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears in 2026. The Bears are coming off a remarkable campaign. They finished the regular season at 11-6, marking their best record since 2018.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 31
How the Bears handled Drew Dalman’s retirement situation looks even better after the latest mistake made by a division rival

How the Bears handled Drew Dalman’s retirement situation looks even better after the latest mistake made by a division rival

The Chicago Bears were forced into a tough situation when 27-year-old center Drew Dalman announced his retirement, one year into a three-year contract he signed with the team.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears QB Caleb William’s offseason update catches attention

Chicago Bears QB Caleb William’s offseason update catches attention

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams earned every bit of his offseason.  The 24-year-old threw for a Bears single-season record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 2025.

Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Why Chicago Bears Free-Agent Signing Kalif Raymond Will Break Out in 2026

Why Chicago Bears Free-Agent Signing Kalif Raymond Will Break Out in 2026

With the Chicago Bears needing depth at wide receiver, head coach Ben Johnson turned to a familiar face. That familiar face was former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who was inked to a one-year deal worth up to $5.1 million.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Bears Named as Perfect Match For One of the Top Edge Rushers in 2026 NFL Draft

Bears Named as Perfect Match For One of the Top Edge Rushers in 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears' pass rush was one of their most glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball last season. While they added depth to the interior of the defensive line (although I'm honestly not sure how much Neville Gallimore, James Lynch, and Kentavius Street will move the needle), they have yet to add anyone to compete on the edge.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Ben Johnson Fires Up Second-Year Hype Train for Chicago Bears' 2025 Draft Pick

Ben Johnson Fires Up Second-Year Hype Train for Chicago Bears' 2025 Draft Pick

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's excitement for second-year wide receiver Luther Burden is palpable. Johnson was asked about the 2025 second-round draft pick while down at the NFL Annual League Meeting on Monday and had nothing but great things to say about him.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Sean McVay explains the most impressive part of Caleb Williams' game

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.

Sean McVay opens up about Matthew Stafford committing himself to Rams early into the offseason
Rams confirm trade rumors about Davante Adams, Eagles' A.J. Brown
The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz
Chicago Bears News / NFL Analysis Network / March 31
Bears 'got to get right back to work' as roster turnover reshapes offseason.

Bears 'got to get right back to work' as roster turnover reshapes offseason.

“We got to get right back to work,” Ben Johnson said in a recent Bears offseason interview, and the context around that statement makes it more than a routine message.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland’s offseason decision turns heads

Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland’s offseason decision turns heads

Colston Loveland has been making waves long before he joined the Chicago Bears in 2025. Before being selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Loveland had a tremendous collegiate career with the Michigan Wolverines.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Bears Should Have Interest in Suggested Giants Draft-Day Trade Candidate

Bears Should Have Interest in Suggested Giants Draft-Day Trade Candidate

If the New York Giants are willing to part ways with one of their edge rushers during the 2026 NFL draft as one analyst is suggesting, the Chicago Bears should inquire.

Javon Bullard News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Javon Bullard Pokes the Bear as Bears-Packers Rivalry Reignites

Javon Bullard Pokes the Bear as Bears-Packers Rivalry Reignites

The Chicago Bears' period of organizational incompetence that stretched from the firing of former head coach Lovie Smith up until the 2025 NFL season nearly killed the NFL's oldest rivalry.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears see rival Packers defender express his hate for team, City, and Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears see rival Packers defender express his hate for team, City, and Ben Johnson

When the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their head coach prior to the 2025 NFL season, he made no secret of his disdain for the Green Bay Packers and his counterpart Matt LaFleur.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 30
Ben Johnson shares his one complaint about the Bears offense -- and where Caleb Williams and others can improve in 2026

Ben Johnson shares his one complaint about the Bears offense -- and where Caleb Williams and others can improve in 2026

On paper, the Chicago Bears' 2025 season was a resounding success after clinching the NFC North title and even winning a home playoff game in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson.

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