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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.

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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.

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Fox Sports Projects Major Pass-Rush Move for Chicago Bears in 2026 Free Agency

The Chicago Bears have been linked to edge rushers in nearly every 2026 offseason projection. And Fox Sports just connected them to one of the biggest names who's expected to be available.

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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.

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Chicago Bears linked to $29 million star in NFL free agency

Could one of this year’s most sought-after NFL free agents be heading to the Chicago Bears? A news outlet forecasted that the Bears could be the next team for veteran defensive star Trey Hendrickson.

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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.

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5 Prospects the Bears Could Target If They Use “Need” As Their First-Round Strategy

There are several strategies that NFL teams employ when it comes to the draft. Two of the most significant ones are drafting for need and taking the top player on the board regardless of position.

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams’ message on unexpected move away from football

After a successful season with the Chicago Bears, second-year quarterback Caleb Williams will be taking his talents elsewhere. The 24-year-old will be participating in the Celebrity Three-Point Contest at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend.

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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:

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Chicago Bears ‘worst-case scenario’ may be offseason’s most likely outcome

The Chicago Bears‘ roster is a bit of a mirror image. On offense, Chicago has built a young and ascending core around emerging star quarterback Caleb Williams

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Bears Initiated Talks with Hammond and Got an Offer Tough to Refuse

A comment by the mayor of Hammond on Bears flagship station ESPN AM-1000 seems to be sparking a silly backlash against the team among the more naive in the fan base.

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Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams about to take NBA All-Star weekend by storm

It’s safe to say Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ star is rising. Beyond being the catalyst to a franchise record six comeback victories en route

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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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The Chicago Bears’ 2025 Rookie Class Might Just Be Special

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: the Chicago Bears hit the 2025 NFL Draft out of the park. Led by the dynamism of their first two picks, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III, and buoyed by solid performances from Ozzy Trapilo and Kyle Monangai, the Bears might’ve just pulled their best rookie class in years—a tremendous sign for the future.

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Big worry could lead to Chicago Bears taking ‘major fall’ in 2026

There’s a lot to be optimistic about the Chicago Bears‘ immediate and long-term future. From Caleb Williams’ rapid development into one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks in his first season in head coach Ben Johnson’s scheme, to the personnel in place to maximize one of the brightest offensive minds and playcallers in the league.

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Why The Chicago Bears Need To Extend Darnell Wright Immediately

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the tough roster decisions the Chicago Bears have to make as far as who they may need to trade, cut, or restructure.

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Chicago Bears urged to add 5-interception defensive back to fill pressing need

The Chicago Bears‘ defense improved by leaps and bounds last season, but major offseason questions loom as does the uncertainty over whether relying on producing the most takeaways in the league is sustainable.

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Chicago Bears 2026 4-Round Mock Draft

The Bears added a significant amount of talent to their offense in the 2025 NFL Draft. They need to do the same thing to the defensive side of the ball in April.

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Potential Nahshon Wright Types Bears Could Scavenge From Rivals

In 2025, the Bears signed a practice squad player the Minnesota Vikings didn't want and discarded in April, and he became a Pro Bowl cornerback. Not only

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Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles get major endorsement after 2025 Cinderella run

The Chicago Bears claiming the NFC North crown and toppling the division rival Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card wasn’t just a major step forward, but a showcase of the homegrown talent assembled by general manager Ryan Poles.

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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.

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Chicago Bears could move on veteran defensive lineman in free agency

The Chicago Bears front seven struggled to generate a pass rush in Dennis Allen’s first season as the defensive coordinator. The problem started well before Allen arrived in Chicago.

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Bears Predicted to Sign 81 Sack DE in Free Agency

Year 1 for head coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears was a significant success. The former offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions took over a team that had not experienced a winning season since 2018 and had only two seasons with double-digit wins since 2011.

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