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Why the Bears Need to Sign This Super Bowl MVP in Free Agency

The NFL is a notoriously cold business, even in the wake of a championship. Just nine days after helping the Seattle Seahawks win their second Super Bowl title and being named the Super Bowl MVP, running back Kenneth Walker III will likely be playing for a new team in 2026, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

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D’Andre Swift Wants To Stay With Bears

For the last two seasons, D’Andre Swift has operated as the Bears’ top running back. If the veteran has his way, that will continue in 2026. One year remains on Swift’s contract.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

All the Reasons Bears Could Pursue Cornerback Help This Offseason

There is very little the Bears can do in free agency or the draft that is not on defense, save signing a left tackle insurance policy. Simply retaining Braxton Jones at left tackle would solve that problem but probably isn't realistic because of costs.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Chicago Bears Dubbed 'Team to Keep an Eye On' for Top Free-Agent Pass Rusher

When ESPN assessed the 2026 NFL free agency landscape, one line stood out for Chicago Bears fans when Matt Bowen predicted the best fit for Cincinnati Bengals superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson: "The Bears are a team to keep an eye on here, too." The reasoning is obvious.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

The '15 TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL leading rushers since 2000' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Would The Bears Dare Take A Running Back At No. 25?

We all know what the Chicago Bears are expected to do in the 2026 NFL Draft—defense, defense, defense. Goodness knows they need the help in the trenches, especially.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Chicago Bears Land Defensive Game-Changer in Daniel Jeremiah's Latest 2026 Mock Draft

The Chicago Bears' defensive line continues to dominate the early 2026 NFL Draft conversation, and now, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah is joining the fun.

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / February 17

ESPN mentions Bears as a potential team that could try kicking the tires again on another former Dennis Allen defender in free agency

The Chicago Bears have one plan this offseason and that plan is to give defensive coordinator Dennis Allen the reigns to add whatever pieces he needs to overhaul his defense going into the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 17

Bears' D'Andre Swift makes feelings on future clear amid career uncertainty

Swift addressed his uncertain future in Chicago.

Chicago Bears get massive news on top rookie from stellar 2025 class

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

ESPN Connects Chicago Bears to Intriguing Defensive Move in 2026 Free Agency

The Chicago Bears' safety room is one of the biggest question marks on the roster entering the 2026 offseason, and ESPN's Matt Bowen believes he knows a solution.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Chicago Bears' doomsday scenario starts on Tuesday when it comes to trying to acquire their top target in free agency

The NFL's franchise tag window opens up today, Feb. 17, at 4:00 p.m. ET, giving teams the option to place a one-year tag on any rostered veteran, including pending free agents.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

NFL History Predicts a Super Bowl Title for the Bears in 2026

For the first time in seven years, the Chicago Bears are entering a new offseason with expectations of improving on a division title and a playoff berth.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears set to lose Super Bowl winner to Giants

The Chicago Bears could see a veteran safety depart for the New York Giants in free agency. A media outlet has named C.J. Gardner‑Johnson as a potential target to strengthen New York’s defensive backfield.

D'Marco Jackson News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Bears Free Agent Profile: D'Marco Jackson will quickly become a higher priority after an expected move Chicago will make soon

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 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears tight end ranked among top trade candidates for 2026 offseason

With the Chicago Bears being in a rough salary cap situation for the 2026 offseason, the team is expected to move on from some solid players and fan favorites in order to create more cap room for the 2026 regular season.

Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears, NFL get major Nahshon Wright warning before free agency even begins

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright is hitting free agency at the perfect time. The 27-year-old is coming off of the strongest season of his career, intercepting a personal-best five passes, while notching a career-high 80 total tackles and breaking up one pass as one of the Bears’ standouts in the secondary this past season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 16

Plenty of Safety Opportunities for Bears to Ponder at Scouting Combine

Only one safety was selected in Round 1 of the last three drafts and actually not very many over the course of the first two days in any of those drafts.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 16

Bears new stadium in $197M Arlington Heights location lands court date

The Chicago Bears face a pivotal week in their effort to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights as House Bill 2789 heads to a public hearing Thursday in Springfield.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears named possible landing spot for recently released 2x Pro Bowl pass rusher

It is a pretty well-known fact that the Chicago Bears are going to be targeting defensive line help this off-season. This, of course, is why there have been so many rumors linking them to disgruntled Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 16

An Early Reminder Why Bears Must Be Thrifty Shoppers in Free Agency

The rites of spring in the NFL start with free agency and there is a preseason to free agency that begins when salary cap cuts start. They began in earnest on Monday and no doubt the release of edge rusher Bradley Chubb by Miami will send some Bears followers off onto social media demanding he be signed.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 16

Cap-strapped Chicago Bears could shockingly get chance at Giants linebacker

The Chicago Bears are going to face some difficult decisions in the weeks ahead, to get under the salary cap, and general manager Ryan Poles may need to revamp the linebacking corps as a result.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 16

Two Chicago Bears Listed Among Most Intriguing Trade Candidates For 2026 Offseason

The Bears have some difficult decisions to make this offseason. They have a few key free agents set to hit the open market (including all five safeties on their roster this season and Pro Bowl cornerback Nahshon Wright) and sit at roughly $15 million over the cap.