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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.

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4 Questions the Chicago Bears Must Answer in the 2026 NFL Offseason

The Bears are coming off their most impressive season since 2010. The 2018 squad may have been great, but they fell flat on their face in the playoffs.

Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 13

Later-Round Draft Options for Chicago Bears to Replace Ozzy Trapilo

The Bears' defensive needs for free agency and the draft could keep them from focusing too much attention on their offensive left tackle hole created by Ozzy Trapilo's knee injury.

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 13

‘I was wrong’: Super Bowl-winning DE makes admission on Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams

Chris Canty famously called Caleb Williams a “Celebrity QB” prior to the Chicago Bears’ 2025 NFL season. The one-time Super Bowl champion was quick to comment on Williams before his sophomore season.

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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.

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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 13

New 2026 NFL Draft Grades Should be a Warning for Chicago Bears

Thanks to the Chicago Bears' 2025 awakening on offense, general manager Ryan Poles finds himself in uncharted territory: his first pick in the upcoming NFL draft will not be in the Top 20 selections.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 13

The Darkhorse Position The Chicago Bears Could Target In The First Round

It’s hard to argue with the success the Chicago Bears had on the offensive side of the football ion last year’s NFL Draft, from drafting Colston Loveland at No.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 13

Nick Foles admits new information about the legendary 'Philly Special' that connects to the Bears in more ways than one

With another Super Bowl in the books, few moments have truly been as legendary as the "Philly Special" made famous by underdog quarterback Nick Foles when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 13

NFL links Chicago Bears to All-American DT ahead of 2026 Draft

A highly-rated defensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes has been linked to the Chicago Bears by the NFL’s analyst. This is ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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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 / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Bears Super Bowl LXI conspiracy theory surfaces

The Chicago Bears fell short of their quest for a Super Bowl title in 2025. After defeating the Green Bay Packers in the wild card round, the Bears suffered a season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 13

Ranking the Top 6 Chicago Bears Prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears shocked the world this year when they went from perennial losers to clinching the 2025 NFC North championship and pulling off a miraculous Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, but they can't afford to rest on their laurels.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 13

3 potential Bears blockbuster trades that would shake up entire 2026 offseason

Every NFL rebuild dreams of the moment when promise converts into pressure and when hope is replaced by expectation. For the Chicago Bears, that shift has officially arrived.

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Caleb Williams ‘plan to be here a long time’

The Chicago sports scene has some rising stars who have developed friendships that makes it cool for fans who cheer for those teams. With Pete Crow-Armstrong having a breakout year for the Chicago Cubs in 2025, he’s becoming the face of the franchise.

Jaquan Brisker News / A to Z Sports / February 13

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 13

Chicago Bears rookie receive spectacular grade for their 2025 rookie class

The Chicago Bears have been one of the best teams in the sport at developing talent over the last few years. They have been able to showcase that talent with how well their rookie class played throughout the season, being a key factor into making the NFC Divisional Round and being the second seed in the NFC.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 12

Why the Bears Could Find Defensive Reboot Easier Than Projections

The Bears need defensive help up front and it's reflected in all of the mock drafts coming out. You don't finish 29th against the run and 31st in ESPN's pass rush win rate metric (29%) and think everything will simply be all right in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 12

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark reacts to big Chicago Bears rumor

WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark is known for buzzer-beaters and jaw-dropping highlights. However, this week, she was caught off guard by a different kind of headline involving the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 12

ESPN Sends Bears a Needed Defensive Boost in Latest 2026 Mock Draft

The Chicago Bears don't have many weaknesses entering the 2026 offseason. But one that will continue to come up during free agency and the NFL draft is the team's lackluster pass rush.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 12

NFC Notes: Potential Cap Cuts, Bears, Packers, Vikings

The Bears are currently $5.3 million over the cap going into the offseason. Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic takes a look at Chicago’s salary cap situation:

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / February 12

FOX Sports predicts the Bears will land three free agents that would make Dennis Allen happy, but one puzzling move on offense

Free agency is right around the corner and with the Chicago Bears currently about $5 million over the projected salary cap, the team will have to make some strategic moves before even thinking about acquiring new talent.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / February 11

Iowa lawmakers propose bill in effort to lure NFL's Bears

A new wrinkle has emerged in the Chicago Bears stadium saga as Iowa lawmakers try to position the state as a landing spot if the franchise's long-running search for a new home drifts beyond Illinois and Indiana.