The Chicago Bears have a weird recent history with their first-round selections over the previous decade. That history is largely tied to well-defined traits by whoever is in the general manager chair.
LAKE FOREST, IL — Caleb Williams doesn’t need another possession receiver. He needs a lightning bolt. After a 2025 season where Williams shattered franchise records with 3,942 passing yards , the Chicago Bears proved they belong in the elite tier of the NFC.
Caleb Williams firmly established himself as one of the top young quarterbacks in the league after an incredible second season with the Chicago Bears. The former USC Trojans star played all 17 games for the Bears in 2025, leading the team to an 11-6 record.
CHICAGO — The “Sanborn Star” is officially returning to the Windy City. The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they reached an agreement with linebacker Jack Sanborn on a one-year deal, bringing the fan-favorite back to a defense where he first cut his teeth as an undrafted underdog.
First, Gervon Dexter's name came up in unfounded rumors about a possible trade. None of it made much sense because he has been the Bears' most productive defensive tackle in the pass rush, although he obviously can get better against the run.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
CHICAGO — Ryan Poles is not finished tinkering with the trenches. The Chicago Bears reached an agreement Wednesday with veteran defensive tackle James Lynch on a one-year contract, bringing the former Baylor standout back to the NFC North for the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears dominated the 2025 season, capturing the NFC North title and advancing to the playoffs, where they defeated the Green Bay Packers. Although
The Chicago Bears are intent on building off a season that saw them win the NFC North and earn a playoff victory over the archrival Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
The Chicago Bears are a little more than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. With the team needing to address some holes and having solid draft capital, they are beginning to zero in on who they would want to select when they are on the clock.
Everyone has mock drafts and picks the players for teams based on team needs and what they have seen of prospects. One mock draft this week projects a pick for the Bears in Round 1 based on something a bit more tangible than a 40 time and some past highlights.
The Chicago Bears made some noise during head coach Ben Johnson’s first season in 2025. Chicago won the NFC North and almost knocked off LA in the playoffs.
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.
The Chicago Bears are losing some key leaders from the team that won the NFC North in 2025. Center Drew Dalman’s retirement came as a surprise. Dalman and wide receiver DJ Moore are two big losses on the offensive side of the ball.
While they did not make as large of a free agency splash as they did a year ago, the Chicago Bears still doled out a $40 million agreement with former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant, securing one of the NFL's best safeties as they attempt to remake their secondary.
The Chicago Bears moved quick when the legal tampering period opened last week, marking the unofficial start to free agency, agreeing to a three-year, $40 million contract with former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant.
NFL teams can host 30 prospects on pre-draft visits each offseason. While a top 30 visit doesn't tie a team to an organization by any means (every team in the league still has equal access to every player in the draft), it is an indication that they see something they like.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles hasn't had the best track record when it comes to drafting defensive linemen, a conversation that is becoming louder the closer we get to the 2026 NFL Draft with the Bears widely expected to select a top defensive lineman within the first two rounds.
The Chicago Bears' first real splash of free agency came by signing former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant last week and it's been well documented how bad the Bears wanted this guy.
Wednesday brought welcome news for Chicago Bears fans. The offseason has been a mixed bag for Ben Johnson’s squad as they look to build on a remarkable
When a veteran player leaves a team in free agency, they rarely have an incentive to shower their former teammates with exaggerated praise. They are moving on to a new chapter, free from the obligations of team public relations.
While the Bears led the NFL in interceptions and takeaways last season, it became increasingly apparent their defense lacked speed at several positions.
A great sports nickname can easily become a powerful financial asset. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams understands this business reality perfectly.
The deeper you get into mock draft season, the clearer one thing becomes about the Chicago Bears: They have plenty of options in the first round. That’s been a consistent theme across projections, and the latest from The Athletic leans into it in an interesting way, sending Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to Chicago.
When the Chicago Bears hired head coach Ben Johnson last January, one of the first orders of business Johnson identified as a priority was improving the offensive line play from a season before.
Earlier today, the Chicago Bears announced that they were re-signing veteran linebacker Jack Sanborn on X. The Chicagoland native will return home after a brief one-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys and his former head coach, Matt Eberflus.
Instead of serving for the player body as a whole, Tretter's election feels like a small group trying to benefit one of their own at the sake of progress. If this is the NFLPA at work, then maybe it's broken.