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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Bears have not signed rookie Dillon Thieneman to contract
The Chicago Bears selected safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there’s some business to be done before Thieneman is locked in at Halas Hall.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 30
Projecting the Bears Depth Chart and 53-Man Roster After the Draft
With the 2026 NFL draft over, rosters across the league are pretty much set for training camp, and that makes this a good time for a projection of the Chicago Bears' depth chart and final 53-man roster for the 2026 season.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Bears believed to be testing Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears went defense in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, taking safety Dillon Thieneman. That was the first time the Bears took a defensive player in the first round of the draft since 2018.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30
1 free agent Bears must sign after failing to fix pass rush problem in 2026 NFL Draft
While the Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a major need for pass rush, they didn’t select any edge rushers. If the Bears want to make any more additions, free agency may be their best bet.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 30
Bears' Hype for Jordan van den Berg, Who Will 'Snatch Your Soul,' is Through the Roof
We typically don't pay too much attention to late-round NFL Draft picks because they often either don't make the roster or amount to much in the NFL, but Chicago Bears sixth-round pick Jordan van den Berg is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / April 30
Bears HC Ben Johnson pulled the rug out from underneath another NFL team during the draft following AFC GM’s admission
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had fans worried after selecting Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but it’s already looking like a wise move.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Bears: Ravens wanted to trade for Logan Jones
The Chicago Bears might have found their long-term center in former Iowa center Logan Jones. After the sudden retirement of Drew Dalman this offseason, the Bears quickly addressed the position by trading with the New England Patriots for Garrett Bradbury and selecting Jones with the with the No.
Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 30
Bears, Ryan Poles, Nearly Pulled the Trigger on a Massive Second Round Trade-Up
The Chicago Bears needed to address the cornerback position in the 2026 NFL Draft, and ultimately they did that with cornerback Malik Muhammad in the fourth round.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 30
Bears believe they landed ‘one of more gifted defensive tackles’ at a steal of a value during the 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears proved how they felt about Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg when they traded up to select him in the sixth-round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 30
ESPN’s latest intel reveals Dillon Thieneman wasn’t the only defensive back the Bears were targeting early in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears were thrilled to land Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft and had a backup option they were targeting for the secondary if things didn’t work out.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 30
Chicago Bears' Plan for Logan Jones Bucks Trend for Recent Top Centers
The Bears have called it a center competition but also understand Garrett Bradbury has the experience and will be the likely starter as second-round rookie Logan Jones learns.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 30
Dillon Thieneman brings elite potential to the Bears that can lead to a budding rivalry against fellow first-round pick Caleb Downs
Chicago Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman can have a friendly competition against Dallas Cowboys first-round safety Caleb Downs going into their NFL careers.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 30
Bears' Dennis Allen, Free Agent DE Cam Jordan Could be a High-Value Reunion in Chicago
For those Chicago Bears fans still holding out hope that the team will sign an edge rusher in free agency after passing on them in the 2026 NFL Draft,
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams makes personal request outside football
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently launched a new charitable partnership through his personal foundation. The Bears star utilized his Caleb Cares Foundation to help St.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears HC Ben Johnson said the team added speed, athleticism, and high-character players in the draft rather than going with prospects that analysts projected they would pursue.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / April 29
Chicago Bears rookie notes concern about Ben Johnson’s offense
The Chicago Bears offensive line was expected to be a strength for a long time when general manager Ryan Poles brought in four starters during the 2025 offseason to go along with right tackle Darnell Wright.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
What NFL Stadium Committee Meeting Reportedly Produced for Bears
The big meeting between the Bears and the NFL's stadium committee occurred Wednesday, and the end wasn't so big. There was no real news reported from the meeting according to a post by ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Chicago Bears Season Opener May Have Leaked and It’s the Perfect Test
The Bears could be opening the 2026 season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, playing on a Wednesday night, according to Michael Wilbon on ESPN Get Up.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Report: NFL tells Bears that Chicago is not a viable option
Any slim chance the Bears had of staying in the city appears to be over.
Dillon Thieneman News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Dillon Thieneman’s sister continues to turn heads after NFL draft
Former Purdue and Oregon standout Dillon Thieneman joined the Chicago Bears as the No. 25 overall pick on Thursday night. But he wasn’t the only one who captured the spotlight.
Ben Johnson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Bears’ Ben Johnson explains NFL Draft zig when fans expected a zag
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, the consensus opinion was that the Chicago Bears would take an edge rusher at some point. But after making seven picks, no edge rusher was to be found.
Dennis Allen News / Total Apex Sports / April 28
Chicago Bears Urged To Reunite 3-Time All-Pro With DC Dennis Allen
The Chicago Bears left the 2026 NFL Draft with a few glaring holes on their roster, and none stand out more than the edge rusher position. Despite entering the offseason with a clear mandate to get after opposing quarterbacks, general manager Ryan Poles completely bypassed the position during the draft.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 28
Bears Mortgage $39.175M On 2 Stars To Fix NFL’s Worst Cap Crisis
Draft week in Chicago. The front office had spent months staring at a number nobody wanted to say out loud: $243,070 in usable cap space, dead last in the NFL heading into free agency.
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.
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