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Bears OTAs Top Defensive Storylines: Chicago hopes better coaching boosts the pass rush, what to make of the CB depth

The Chicago Bears will open organized team activities on Wednesday with plenty of questions swirling about the defensive side of the ball after Dennis Allen overhauled his unit going into his second season as defensive coordinator.

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Goodell Tells Bears ‘Decide Now’ As NFL’s Oldest Stadium Is Pushed Across State Lines

Roger Goodell stood at a podium in Orlando and did something NFL commissioners rarely do in public: he narrowed a franchise’s future to two pins on a map.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Fans divided over NFL’s exciting Caleb Williams update

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears aim to surpass their 2025 season achievements. They won the NFC North with an 11-6 record and reached the Divisional Round.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Colston Loveland drops new nickname for Chicago Bears QB

The Chicago Bears made Colston Loveland their 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old tight end struggled early in his rookie season. He only recorded two receptions for 12 yards in his first two games.

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Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Caleb Williams’ one-word reaction to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s statement

Caleb Williams openly praises his fellow athletes from different sports. He has forged a strong bond with Bulls forward Matas Buzelis and recently dined with him and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Chicago Bears have very high hopes for Colston Loveland in Year 2

Tight end emerged as one of the strongest positions of the Chicago Bears last season. Colston Loveland lived up to expectations after the team drafted him at No.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Bears’ Caleb Williams gets simple goal from QB coach: ‘Do less’

Caleb Williams will be the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears for a very long time. The Bears are going to make sure that is the case. Quarterback coach JT Barrett is actually hoping that Williams alters his playstyle for multiple reasons.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 25

Bears May Already Have 6 Breakout Replacements for Key Veterans in 2026

Like every NFL team, the Chicago Bears underwent a good deal of roster turnover this offseason, most notably when Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retired from the NFL and when the Bears traded receiver D.J.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Ben Johnson’s second season comes with brutal defensive gauntlet that could derail Bears’ chances of repeating as NFC North champs

The Chicago Bears are expected to face a daunting schedule based on 2025 win totals and another stat from the 2025 season makes the upcoming slate look even worse for head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 25

Bears' Schedule is Perfect Fit for Tight-End Erasing UDFA Skyler Thomas

The Chicago Bears have done a face lift on their safeties room ahead of the 2026 campaign, with the team switching out Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker for Coby Bryant and Dillon Thieneman.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 25

Bears Have 6 Contract-Year Players Who May Be Gone by 2027

As things stand now, the Chicago Bears have over 30 players who are in a contract year in 2026. Among those players are several important ones on both sides of the ball who figure to make at least some semblance of a significant impact this coming season.

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With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Chicago Bears linked to sudden trade for Pro Bowl pass rusher

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason in some serious need of pass-rushing help, as they registered just 35 sacks last season. However, the Bears did not sign any edge rushers in free agency, nor did they select one in the NFL Draft.

Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Bears OTAs Top Offensive Storylines: Caleb Williams aims to increase completion percentage, while another battle begins at LT

The Chicago Bears are set to kick off organized team activities on Wednesday and here are some of the top offensive storylines to follow including multiple competitions for starting roles.

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Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / May 25

Bears Eye $2B Indiana Dome As Illinois’ Clock Runs Out At Month’s End

Somewhere in the front offices of Halas Hall, a decision is taking shape that could pull one of the oldest franchises in professional football away from the city where it was born and the state it has long called home.

Montez Sweat News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Why Montez Sweat could be the key for the Chicago Bears’ defense in 2026

In 2025, Montez Sweat had his second-best NFL season. The defensive end recorded a team-high 10 sacks and led the Chicago Bears with 44 pressures. He also registered 13 tackles for loss, five pass deflections and three forced fumbles.

Tyrique Stevenson News / ChiCitySports / May 24

Chicago Bears coach hypes young CB ahead of new season: ‘He’s locked in’

Tyrique Stevenson won the Chicago Bears’ CB2 battle ahead of the 2025 season. He began the season slowly but still started 10 games. The former Miami Hurricanes star suffered a hip injury that sidelined him for two games late in the campaign.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 24

Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland exchange words on social media

The Chicago Bears’ offense thrived last season because of the strong connection between young stars Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland. Their standout performances made them central figures on the team and one of the NFL’s most exciting offensive duos.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 24

2 Chicago Bears legends could be next to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Chicago Bears have had a lot of extremely talented players go through the franchise. Legends, elite talents, and Pro Football Hall of Famers have spent time with the franchise.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 24

Indiana Governor Gives Exact Odds Favoring His State for Bears Stadium

The Chicago Bears haven't found a new stadium solution in Illinois yet, but in their search they've found many new friends in Indiana. Chief among them have been Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 24

JB Pritzker teases ‘miracle’ for new Bears stadium in Illinois, not Indiana

The battle over a new stadium for the Chicago Bears is not getting any easier. The Bears may not be staying in Chicago if the city does not do enough to keep the team.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 24

Chicago Bears could still make major trade ahead of 2026 season

The Chicago Bears have made a significant number of improvements to the roster throughout the offseason. However, general manager Ryan Poles still has some chances to add talent before Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / May 23

Bears Expect Training Camp Return For DE Dayo Odeyingbo

Dayo Odeyingbo‘s debut season with the Bears did not go according to plan. An Achilles tear limited him to just eight games, but a return for practices this summer is expected.

Kevin Warren News / On Tap Sports Net / May 22

Chicago Bears Confirm Exit from City, Set Sights on Arlington Heights, NW Indiana Sites

In a Thursday statement, the Chicago Bears effectively closed the door on the idea of building a new stadium within city limits. Bears’ President and CEO Kevin Warren, who has been tasked with “overseeing the team’s transformative stadium development project,” asserted that the only viable future home sites are in Arlington Heights and Hammond.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / May 22

Bears CB Kyler Gordon Sidelined During OTAs

The 2025 season was severely impacted by injuries in Kyler Gordon‘s case. Things have not gone according to plan on that front so far this spring. Gordon landed on injured reserve twice last year, and he made just five combined regular and postseason appearances as a result.

Tory Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Bears Receive International Player Exemption For P Tory Taylor

The Chicago Bears received an international player exemption for P Tory Taylor, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. This means Taylor will not count against the 90-man offseason roster limit.