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Former NFC North rivals just handed the Bears a golden opportunity to add an impact pass rusher before free agency even opens

The Chicago Bears have some glaring needs on the defensive line going into the offseason but how aggressive the team plans to be addressing those areas remains to be seen and will show how willing the Bears are to go all in on a Super Bowl push.

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Chicago Bears Land Interior Force in Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft

With the 2025 season behind them and a shocking playoff berth in the rear-view mirror, the Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear offseason priority to bolster the defense.

D.J. Moore News / A to Z Sports / February 16

ESPN's latest trade proposal involving Bears WR DJ Moore sounds too good to be true and shows Chicago is ready to go all in

The conversation surrounding Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore and his future with the team has become quite the controversial discussion among the fan base.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Bears Mock Offseason: Restructures, extensions, trades, free agent signing predictions, and mock draft

The Chicago Bears are days away from kicking off a pivotal offseason to build from the success the team had last season in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson.

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How many of the winning starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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Nahshon Wright News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Bears Free Agent Profile: Nahshon Wright's breakout season skyrocketed his market and sets up for a difficult conversation

The NFL free agency window is getting closer and closer and the Chicago Bears are set to be an exciting team to watch when the madness begins. Before it gets to that point, the Bears have to first weigh the pros and cons of re-signing the 22 players set to become unrestricted free agents.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 15

Why the Chicago Bears Can Ignore This Free Agent Running Back Crop

The attraction of free agency is the opportunity for improvement it affords teams. They can add talent they lack, and if they can do it by saving money then all the better.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 15

The Chicago Bears have one of the biggest Super Bowl windows right now

The Chicago Bears are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory. Finishing with an NFC North title and the second seed in the conference, the Bears were able to make the NFC Divisional Round before losing in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / February 15

Chicago Bears: New OC Likely Spells Doom For Once Promising Running Back

The NFL is a league of constant change. One minute, you are a promising rookie with a bright future, and the next, you are fighting just to stay on the roster.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / February 15

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman predicted to sign with the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are looking to take that next step this offseason to make sure this previous season was not a fluke. Their team needs to clear some space to sign free agents, as they are currently over the salary cap by more than $5.3 million at this point.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 15

Crunching Caleb Williams' Numbers for Progress or Regression

When Ben Johnson stood back and looked at what the Bears had done with Caleb Williams this year, he couldn't help note how far they had come . "The things that we highlighted for Caleb to start the season, I did think they improved as the season went along," Johnson said.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 15

4 Chicago Bears Games Named Among 10 Best of 2025 NFL Season

The Bears' 2025 season was truly one for the ages. They had fans on the edge of their seats practically every week. The Cardiac Bears mastered the art of the come-from-behind victory.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 15

4 Bears Games Are Named Among 10 Best of 2025 NFL Season

The Bears' 2025 season was truly one for the ages. They had fans on the edge of their seats practically every week. The Cardiac Bears mastered the art of the come-from-behind victory.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 15

Chicago Bears expected to make Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard decision

The Chicago Bears are still weighing who to keep among their top safeties. Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard are both set to hit free agency. Brisker, 26, has played four NFL seasons, all with the Bears.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 14

Arlington Heights Bears Stadium Approaches Key Thursday Meeting

After speculation and back-room type dealings and a strong push by Indiana, the Illinois legislature now appears ready to take the Bears' stadium project seriously.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 14

NFL Free Agency: Chicago Bears predicted to sign Bengals star defender in free agency

The Chicago Bears have some key positions to improve upon throughout the offseason, as free agency and the NFL draft get closer. Chicago was able to be the second seed in the NFC, but have limited cap sace at this point, but that could always change with restructuring contracts.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 14

Four Mistakes Ryan Poles Must Avoid in 2026 NFL Free Agency

The 2025 NFL offseason proved to be a home run for Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles. From hiring Ben Johnson as the Bears' next head coach to pulling off a massive trade for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, he passed what was a critical test with flying colors.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 14

Top Reasons to Love Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears on Valentine's Day

Every Bears fan loved the way the team took to Ben Johnson's coaching in 2025 and Caleb Williams responded by leading seven comeback wins in the final two minutes.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Bears: DJ Moore’s trade value revealed

The Chicago Bears have a question about what to do with veteran wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason as the front office faces cap cuts before the start of the league’s new year in March.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 14

5 Offseason Moves the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Make in 2026

The Bears have a few difficult decisions to make this offseason. Following three straight years of being near the top of the league in available salary cap, they are near the bottom of the list entering the 2026 NFL offseason.

Caleb Williams News / The SportsRush / February 14

Did Caleb Williams Play Basketball In High School?

Caleb Williams was focused on just playing football in college. But not many know about his athleticism in high school. After he participated in the NBA celebrity three-point contest, many wondered if he ever played high school basketball, and for the wrong reasons. In case you missed it, Williams was terrible in the celebrity basketball event.