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One Position Group the Chicago Bears Can't Ignore in 2026 Free Agency

Chicago Bears fans can talk about edge rushers and interior defensive linemen as top offseason priorities all they want, but the one position GM Ryan Poles cannot ignore in 2026 free agency is safety.

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New ‘1920 Football Drive’ Clip Shows Growth Of Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams’ Bond

Both Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams talked about it as last season went on: it took a little time for the Chicago Bears’ dynamic head coach-quarterback duo to properly mesh.

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This Decision Will Define the Chicago Bears' Entire 2026 Offseason

The Chicago Bears' 2026 offseason will ultimately be defined by one position, and it isn't the one most of us thought would be the headliner as the 2025 NFL season dwindled down.

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Bears' Ryan Poles Must Avoid Making Big Mistake With Cole Kmet

In a season full of success for the Chicago Bears, including clinching the 2025 NFC North championship, one important fact has gone underappreciated: general manager Ryan Poles hit an absolute home run when he selected tight end Colston Loveland with the tenth overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.

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The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players to catch at least 60 passes in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL playoff receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff-wins leaders' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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Ben Johnson finds his replacement for Eric Bieniemy and it opens up a fascinating trade possibility to upgrade from D'Andre Swift

The Chicago Bears got dealt a favorable hand of cards when it came to the number of assistant coaches that head coach Ben Johnson was forced to replace going into his second season.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

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Why Eric Studesville Is the Perfect Man to Get the Most Out of Chicago Bears' RB Room

For the second offseason in a row, the Chicago Bears landed the best running back coach on the market. According to Chicago Tribune reporter Brad Biggs,the team hired Eric Studesville to fill the role left by Eric Bieniemy, who accepted a role to become the Chiefs' offensive coordinator.

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Chicago Bears hire Super Bowl-winning offensive coach: Report

The Chicago Bears had two big offensive coaching positions to fill this offseason after making the Divisional Round in the first season of head coach Ben Johnson’s tenure.

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Tom Brady Shines Spotlight on Kyle Monangai's Fantastic Rookie Season with Bears

When Tom Brady takes time to single out a seventh-round rookie, Chicago Bears fans should pay attention. In his 2025 LFG Awards post recognizing standout players across the league, Brady included Kyle Monangai in his Rookie of the Year commentary.

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Why ESPN's 2025 NFL Draft Redo Gets the Chicago Bears' Second-Round Pick Wrong

ESPN's recent redo of the 2025 NFL Draft reimagined the Chicago Bears' second-round decision at No. 39 overall that misses the mark. By a lot. In the revised scenario, ESPN's Courtney Cronin swaps out wide receiver Luther Burden III for running back Quinshon Judkins.

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Chris Simms doesn’t hold back about Bears HC Ben Johnson

In his first season as the head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson forced his way into the conversation of elite head coaches in the NFL. Johnson, who made his way to the Bears from the division rival Detroit Lions, led the team to being the No.

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Reasons Why Max Crosby Trade Fits and Also Doesn't Fit the Bears

The words Fox Sports' Jay Glazer uttered about Maxx Crosby's availability for trade Wednesday had to echo throughout the NFL, including at Halas Hall .

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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.

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Latest 2024 NFL Draft Quarterback Re-Ranking Is a Head-Scratcher for Bears Fans

Another 2024 NFL Draft quarterback re-ranking was published this week, and it isn't kind to Caleb Williams, who the Chicago Bears selected with the first overall pick.

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3 Bears cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

The Chicago Bears are coming off a fantastic season, one that far exceeded most predictions as the season got underway. The primary hope for the Bears was that first-year head coach Ben Johnson would be able to do two things in his first year.