The NFL offseason is heating up, and the Chicago Bears find themselves at the center of multiple trade discussions. While most of the focus has been on bigger names, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has quietly emerged as a hot commodity.
The Bears are in an altered state as they approach this NFL free agency period and the draft. It's what happens when you go from being one of the league's worst teams to one of the top eight.
Case Keenum is set to hit free agency in March, but if the Bears have it their way, the journeyman will stay in Chicago. But it would not be as a quarterback.
The Chicago Bears drafted one of the best young tight ends in the NFL last year. Taking Colston Loveland with the tenth overall pick may have been questionable at the time, but it sure worked out to Chicago’s benefit.
As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.
The Chicago Bears brass was at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week to check out incoming players for the 2026 draft. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson won the NFC North and made the Divisional Round in January with a young roster.
With the cap space situation the Chicago Bears are currently in, there are likely going to be some surprising cuts and trades this offseason. A highly speculated trade candidate has been fan favorite tight end Cole Kmet.
The league officially revealed its salary cap Friday and it's not the same as earlier figures put out by various website that were largely projections.
When Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, he confirmed suspicions that the team is getting calls on the availability of backup quarterback Tyson Bagent due to a weak quarterback market.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is no stranger to the spotlight. From his Heisman Trophy-winning days at USC to becoming the face of the Bears franchise, he commands attention.
The Chicago Bears may struggle to keep some of the most consistent veteran contributors across the roster this offseason. Given that Ryan Poles and the Bears currently sit upwards of $5.3 million over the cap, there are going to be some difficult decisions to make and some players may wind up elsewhere in 2026.
The Chicago Bears have been widely linked to pass rush help heading into 2026 free agency, but one ranking believes a bigger priority rests in the secondary.
During the NFL combine this week, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revealed teams around the league are interested in trading for backup quarterback Tyson Bagent.
The Chicago Bears are exploring a trade for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, though the asking price starts at two first-round picks and a player, according to an anonymous former NFL general manager.
One of the reasons for the great strength in last year's Bears draft could have been exaggerated—greatly or otherwise. This still appears to be a positive for them regarding this year's draft and even for free agency.
With the 2026 NFL Combine currently underway in Indianapolis, the NFL draft season is officially in full swing. Over the next couple of days, hundreds of prospects will show off their athletic abilities, either to their detriment or to their great advantage.
Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard credits much of his success to the support system he has built at home. At the center of it stands his devoted wife, Clarke Byard.
The Chicago Bears have multiple needs that they need to address this off-season. One of the more glaring roster holes, though, is that of the safety position.
The Chicago Bears' quest to find a more advantageous stadium situation made progress in two different venues on Thursday, as both Indiana and Illinois advanced plans in favor of stadium proposals.
Per Tony Pauline, the only way the Bears would trade QB Tyson Bagent is if they’re offered a “significant package of picks and/or players.” Pauline says
A number of potential trades could be worked out shortly in the Bears’ case. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has been given permission to seek a change of scenery, while backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has been the subject of attention from suitors.
Jordan Schultz reports teams have reached out to the Bears regarding a potential trade for DT Gervon Dexter. Schultz mentions the upcoming DT draft and free agent classes do not appear very deep, so teams might turn to a trade to address that position.
Linebacker wasn't considered one of the Chicago Bears' bigger needs entering the offseason, but they should now consider targeting one in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears are ready to move on from a former Pro Bowl member of their defense. The Bears have given linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, according to multiple reports.