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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Risky prospects with sky-high ceilings who could make or break the Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft class
The Chicago Bears made some questionable selections during the 2026 NFL Draft but the vision for those controversial picks can make sense after hearing from general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27
Chicago Bears urged to sign 7x Pro Bowl pass rusher after ignoring position in 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a plethora of needs they had to address. Among these was their secondary, and they spent their first round pick on Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27
7 winners and losers from the Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft, including a former fifth-round pick with a clear path to a starting job
The Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft class will send a ripple effect throughout the entire roster going into the 2026 season, but some players got an added sense of security after this past weekend.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Chicago Bears are putting serious faith in returning players to fix glaring roster flaws after the 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears had a solid weekend during the 2026 NFL Draft but the process was not anything the fanbase expected to see from general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson, leading to some major questions.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27
Chicago Bears get middling grade for their 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears were aggressive with adding skill to the team in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Ryan Poles had seven picks to work with and made sure the roster was filling some of their biggest holes.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27
How Many Bears Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026 — and Where
We would be shocked if Thieneman isn't a Day 1 starter, not just because of the Bears' uncertainty at safety, but also because of his obvious talent that made him a first-round pick.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27
Chicago Bears invite son of franchise legend to try out at rookie mini camp
The Chicago Bears were shocked earlier this off-season when Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman suddenly decided to retire from the NFL. To replace him in the short-term, the Bears traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills for Garrett Bradbury, who has one year remaining on his current contract.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Bears Post-Draft 53-Man Roster Projection: Ben Johnson hopes Chicago added the final pieces needed to compete for a Super Bowl
The Chicago Bears added seven new draft picks and 12 new UDFA signings over the weekend, now is the perfect time to assess the roster and project who will make the squad for the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27
Four Bold Predictions for the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft Class
The 2026 NFL draft saw a lot of firsts and historic picks for the Chicago Bears. Their highly graded selection of Dillon Thieneman marked the first time
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 / College Football News / April 27
Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft: CFN College Football Take on Every Pick
Is this it? Is this the draft that gets Chicago to that one extra level needed to be Super Bowl bound? There were big needs to fill, but there's still more work to do through free agency to fill in the gaps.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27
Bears Restructure Contracts Of TE Cole Kmet, OL Jonah Jackson
The Bears restructured the contracts of tight end Cole Kmet and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to open up salary cap space before the 2026 NFL Draft, per Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.
Coby Bryant News / ChiCitySports / April 26
Coby Bryant’s cryptic reaction to Chicago Bears’ major NFL draft move
Coby Bryant signed with the Chicago Bears on March 12 after four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. The team quickly moved to address the hole at the safety position after other teams signed Kevin Byard III, Jaquan Brisker and Jonathan Owens in free agency.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 26
Ben Johnson’s immediate reaction to major Chicago Bears decision
The Chicago Bears had a clear need at safety entering the 2026 NFL draft. They selected Dillon Thieneman with their No 25 pick. The former Oregon safety played two seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers before transferring to the Ducks for the 2025 campaign.
Dennis Allen News / ChiCitySports / April 26
Chicago Bears throw DC Dennis Allen under the bus
The Chicago Bears drafted as if the rushing the pass wasn’t the biggest problem with the roster. The Bears waited until the sixth round to take Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, the first defensive lineman the team took in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Colston Loveland News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 26
NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Blake Miller, Dillon Thieneman, Bears, Lions
Bears TE Colston Loveland enters his second year after a strong rookie campaign that finished with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns. Loveland is ready for a larger role in 2026 and believes Chicago has enough offensive weapons to remain successful. “I think we’ve got weapons all over,” Loveland said, via NFL.com.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick
Coming off of their first playoff appearance since 2020, the Chicago Bears knew the 2026 NFL Draft was crucial for their continued success. They left the event with seven players they’re hopeful will make a strong impact on their organization.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 26
Chicago Bears sign a new quarterback following 2026 NFL Draft, could indicate future trade
The Chicago Bears made seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, and added some needed talent/depth on both offense and defense. Most notably, the selected Dillon Thieneman, a safety from Oregon, with their first round pick.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 26
Dillon Thieneman is a Superstar, but the Bears Draft Grades Are a Polarized Mess
Now that the dust has settled from the 2026 NFL Draft, experts are weighing in on the Chicago Bears class as a whole. The Bears came away with seven players over the three-day event and there was no shortage of detractors in the fan base, mostly because of Day 2, when the Bears didn't take a single defensive player.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 26
How Many Bears Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026
The 2026 NFL draft is over, and while we won't know anything about this rookie class until they take the field in September, it's never too early to make projections.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 26
Drafting Logan Jones Completely Reshapes the Chicago Bears at Center
Virtually everyone expected the Chicago Bears to be in the market for a developmental center in the 2026 NFL Draft. Veteran trade acquisition Garrett Bradbury, whom they shipped a fifth-round pick for shortly after Drew Dalman's abrupt retirement, only has one year remaining on his contract, after all.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 26
3 Chicago Bears Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft
The Bears added some good players in the draft, but many have qualms with their decision not to make more headway in the pass-rush department, which was their biggest weakness on the defensive side of the ball entering the offseason.
Kyle Monangai News / A to Z Sports / April 26
Chicago Bears’ most underrated draft pick could follow in the footsteps of 2025’s surprise star Kyle Monangai
The Chicago Bears traded up into the sixth-round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg and he has the chance to be another late Day 3 steal for this team.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 26
Undersized Bears Draft Pick Logan Jones Will Have Plenty of Ketchup to Beef Up With
As if getting drafted into the NFL wasn't awesome enough, new Chicago Bears center Logan Jones also gets a lifetime benefit. Jones was a somewhat surprising pick of the Bears in the second round on Friday night.
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / April 21
Bears' Caleb Williams embracing Super Bowl goal after playoff heartbreak
With first-year HC Ben Johnson and Williams leading the charge, the Bears became one of the top positive surprises in 2025 before Chicago suffered a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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