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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Bears All-Pro earns major honor that feels like just the beginning of something much bigger ahead
The Chicago Bears struck gold when they acquired left guard Joe Thuney last offseason and he continues to earn major accolades for an exceptional football career both at the college and professional level.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bears icon Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE after 2025 passing
Nearly a year after the death of Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7
One player has a chance to alter the Bears’ draft plans with the 25th overall pick when he returns to the team facilities days before the draft
Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones got a second chance to prove himself after re-signing with the team on a one-year deal and he doesn’t plan to waste this opportunity handed to him.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
The ‘mass of humanity’ who would thrill Bears with draft fall amid injury concerns
The Chicago Bears changed the look of their offense completely in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. Now, the 2026 NFL Draft will offer the Bears another opportunity to continue building their roster.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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 Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bears’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending
The Chicago Bears managed to land pivotal playmakers like Colston Loveland and Luther Burden in the 2025 NFL Draft. The goal hasn’t changed for Chicago entering the 2026 version.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
The Bears Questionably Prioritize the Trenches in Latest Mock Draft
It appeared that Chicago finally got the offensive line figured out late last season, as their starting five from Week 12 onward seemed to have real staying power.
Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / April 7
Bears Land Major Update About Potential Bombshell Trade Target
The Chicago Bears now have a clear picture of the price tag attached to acquiring one of the NFL’s premier interior defensive linemen. As speculation builds around a potential trade for New York Giants star Dexter Lawrence, reports from around the league are painting a consistent picture of what it might take to bring him to Chicago.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Bears could address this need in the 2026 NFL Draft
Despite improving the defense during free agency, the Chicago Bears are still in need of making some improvements during the NFL Draft. The team has some draft capital in the first few rounds to play with and get some solid players.
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Day 3 edge rushers the Bears could target later in the draft if Ryan Poles decides to take the best player available approach early
The Chicago Bears have all options on the table with the 25th overall pick and won’t be reaching for a specific need. A plan that could result in drafting another Day 3 pass rusher to add off the edge.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Top Offensive Tackle in 2026 NFL Draft Compared to Bears' Darnell Wright
Though he hasn't always been in the limelight, Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has quietly been one of the team's most consistent players. General
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.
Peter Schrager News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Peter Schrager’s first 2026 NFL Mock Draft had the Bears making a logical decision, but who he had Chicago passing on raises eyebrows
ESPN analyst and NFL insider Peter Schrager always has one of the most accurate mock drafts every single year. See which prospect he selected for the Chicago Bears with the 25th overall pick and which prospects the team passed on.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more
Coming off of their return to the playoffs and a run to the Divisional Round, the Chicago Bears are trying to build off of their momentum. The 2026 NFL Draft will give the Bears an opportunity to add even more talent to their roster.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears' Interest in Another DB Can Suggest Veteran's Role Change
Reading what the Bears want to do with defensive personnel is a little like looking at all of their disguises in pass coverage during games. What looks like one coverage might be something else on a particular play.
Dexter Lawrence News / Yardbarker / April 7
Only one team makes sense for a Dexter Lawrence II trade
For the past two offseasons, Lawrence has been trying to get a raise with the New York Giants, but to no avail.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears Predicted to Pass on Elite Run-Stuffing DL for Odd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft
If the Chicago Bears had their choice between an elite run-stuffing defensive lineman and an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, they would almost certainly go with the former.
Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Rome Odunze Ranks Bears' Offense Over This Super Bowl Contender
The Chicago Bears' awakening on offense in 2025 was exactly what Bears fans have been waiting for years to see. This is a franchise known for a smothering defense and a dominant run game throughout much of its history.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Chicago Bears Listed Among Top Trade Destinations for $87.5 Million Superstar
The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with a major need along the interior of their defensive line, but so far general manager Ryan Poles hasn't addressed that need.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears Named a Perfect Fit For One of the Draft's Top Defensive Playmakers
The Chicago Bears are in a good position to build on last season's performance and cement themselves as a contender. However, they still have a few weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Bears urged to make move on 3-time Pro Bowl DT amid team dispute
The Chicago Bears had an up-and-down season on the defensive end in 2025. They led the entire NFL in takeaways with 33. However, they ranked 29th overall in total yards allowed per game with 6,150.
NFL News / Football Analysis / April 7
Bills Surrender 2nd-Round Pick And $73.5M For 50-Catch Receiver—Bears Escape $49M Trap
Fifty catches. Six hundred and eighty-two yards. That was DJ Moore’s entire 2025 season in Chicago, the worst statistical output of his eight-year career, a number so underwhelming that even the Bears’ front office had quietly begun shopping him before the calendar flipped to 2026.
Ben Johnson News / Gridiron Heroics / April 6
Ben Johnson’s No-Nonsense Approach With Bears Raises Eyebrows Across NFL Circles
The message coming out of Chicago Bears headquarters is neither warm nor fuzzy nor built for headlines, however, it is built for wins. And head coach Ben Johnson is making that crystal clear as he steps into a defining 2026 campaign.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Decision on new Bears stadium location between Illinois, Indiana expected soon
One of the main storylines for the Chicago Bears this offseason has been where the team’s new stadium will be built. Some proposals have floated the possibility of moving the Bears to northwest Indiana and out of their home state altogether.
Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Bears’ Caleb Williams pleads ignorance about George Gervin’s ‘Iceman’ nickname amid trademark battle
As there’s been a battle between Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams and legendary basketball player George Gervin for the trademark of the “Iceman” moniker, the quarterback would speak about the events.
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