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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Chicago Bears urged to consider signing Pro Bowl LT in free agency

The Chicago Bears should consider using their first-round pick on the defense. The Bears have four safeties set to head to free agency in March. The defensive line needs upgrades at defensive end and defensive tackle.

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Caleb Williams Pokes Fun At Himself After Abysmal 3-Point Contest Showing

Professional athletes are often viewed as superhumans who can excel at anything they touch. But sometimes, we get a delightful reminder that they are mere mortals outside of their chosen arena.

Joe Thuney News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 14

Legendary NFL Honors Panelists Provide Insight Into Why Joe Thuney Won Protector of the Year

Offensive linemen often go unrecognized. They're not flashy, and they don't garner headlines. They rarely get any of the glory when things go right, and are subjected to much criticism when things go wrong.

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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 14

Chicago Bears' Breakout Defender Linked to AFC Squad Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

The Chicago Bears' 2025 season was fueled by offense and the growth of QB Caleb Williams. But as the 2026 offseason gets underway, keeping Dennis Allen's defense together is suddenly becoming a priority.

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Caleb Williams Rockets Ahead of Division Rivals in 2025 QB Rankings

What a difference a year can make. At the end of the 2024 season, the Chicago Bears appeared to have once again drafted the wrong quarterback. Caleb Williams, the No.

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Bears QB Caleb Williams finishes last in NBA celebrity 3-point contest

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, famous for his ice-cold finishes on the field, couldn’t warm up from beyond the arc during the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity 3-Point Contest.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / February 14

Saints’ linebacker predicted to sign with Chicago Bears in NFL free agency

Speculation is rising that New Orleans Saints linebacker DeMario Davis may join the Chicago Bears this NFL offseason. Davis joined New Orleans in March 2018.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 13

Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 NFL Draft Take Could Be Exactly What the Chicago Bears Need

The Chicago Bears' 2026 offseason conversation keeps circling back to the team's pass rush and the need for GM Ryan Poles to level up the talent opposite Montez Sweat.

Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Bears predicted to lose Pro Bowler to New York Jets

When Pro Bowl cornerback Nahshon Wright signed with the Chicago Bears in 2025, it didn’t generate much buzz. Many considered the one-year, $1.1 million deal a low-risk move.

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What Percentages Say About Worst-to-First Bears Making 2026 Playoffs

The biggest question of all facing the Bears going into this offseason is not whether they draft a defensive end or tackle, or even a safety. It's not whether they should try to trade away their future for Maxx Crosby or sign Trey Hendrickson.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Former Chicago Bears head coach lands with AFC Super Bowl contender

A former Chicago Bears coach is on the move. As Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady continues to fill out his coaching staff, the first-time head coach is tapping former Bears head coach John Fox for a defensive Senior Assistant role.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 13

NFL draft expert offers some sound advice for the 2026 NFL Draft that the Bears would be wise to listen to

The Chicago Bears have several areas of need going into the start of the offseason but the overall roster is in a solid position compared to the other offseasons general manager Ryan Poles has led this team through over the past few years.

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ESPN Raises Major 2026 Offseason Question for Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears don't have a quarterback controversy. They don't have a coaching search. The locker room and the culture are strong. But that doesn't mean the team doesn't have questions facing GM Ryan Poles this offseason.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Bears: NFL Team’s new creative plan to stop Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears‘ 2025 NFC North championship season was a masterclass in offensive evolution. In his first season at the helm, head coach Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 13

NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Nahshon Wright, Justin Jefferson, Bears, Vikings

Bears WR Rome Odunze was surging through the first seven games of the season with five touchdowns and 470 yards, but plantar fasciitis and a stress fracture in his right foot derailed his year.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / February 13

Bears fans get robbed of seeing how much things actually changed with Ben Johnson leading the team in 2025 beyond the obvious

The Chicago Bears took a 180 turn as a franchise when the team made the decision to hire Ben Johnson as the next head coach replacing Matt Eberflus and the results immediately spoke for itself.

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Bears Free Agent Profile: Jaquan Brisker set himself up for a nice payday that Chicago might not be able to afford anymore

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.