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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Bears seem to be in a place where they can consider splashy trades for impact players. After clinching the
Anyone who thought the Bears would simply fade away now that they've had the great comeback season under Ben Johnson might be disappointed to read or hear what QB analyst Chris Simms believes about quarterback Caleb Williams and his coach.
Whether they take an edge rusher in the first round or somewhere on Day 2, there’s no doubt the Chicago Bears could use an impactful young edge to make a difference right away.
The Bears are in a bit of a predicament when it comes to the salary cap. Following years of entering the offseason with almost too much money to spend, they find themselves sitting at roughly $17 million above the cap as it stands right now.
The Chicago Bears have some interesting decisions to make this offseason. Projected to be upwards of $5.3 million over the cap, general manager Ryan Poles
I don’t know if it’s real or just great PR spin from the Chicago Bears’ side of things. But one thing seems certain: the Bears really want people to know that the Bears-to-Indiana rumors aren’t just for leverage.
For Chicago Bears fans who are conditioned to think all about the team's pass rush as the top offseason need, The Athletic's Dan Wiederer suggested something much different: left tackle.
A successful first season as Chicago’s passing game coordinator may lead to a promotion for Press Taylor. The Bears will consider Taylor for their offensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
The NFL's Pro Bowl game took place on Tuesday night and many might have missed out on watching it, and I don't blame you considering what the game has turned into at this point.