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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 25
2026 NFL Draft: Bears Pivot to Defense in Day 3 Mock Draft
As excited as Chicago Bears fans were after the first night of the 2026 NFL draft, many had plunged into despair just 24 hours later. In the second and third rounds of the draft, general manager Ryan Poles went offense, offense, and offense again, despite a porous defensive line that hasn't gotten any better this offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 25
Ben Johnson's Fingerprints All Over Day 2 and That Was a Bad Thing for Bears
We may not ever know exactly how much sway Ben Johnson had over the Chicago Bears' picks on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but it's certainly fair to assume he had a lot because it looks like his fingerprints are all over the team's second- and third-round selections.
Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / April 25
2026 NFL Draft: Logan Jones receives lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup as No. 57 overall pick
Friday night, Iowa center Logan Jones heard his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft when the Chicago Bears selected him with the No. 57 overall pick. But he got something else with the selection: a lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup.
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet’s future now in doubt
The Chicago Bears made a surprise pick in 2025, taking Colston Loveland with the No. 10 pick in the draft. The Bears had other needs like pass-rusher, which has yet to be addressed by general manager Ryan Poles through the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, and already had veteran Cole Kmet on the roster.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Bears’ Logan Jones lands Heinz endorsement, a lifetime ketchup supply as pick No. 57
The Chicago Bears had the No. 57 overall pick in the NFL Draft and they used that second-round pick to select Logan Jones, a center from Iowa. By selecting the Big Ten lineman with that pick, Jones becomes the company’s “Mr.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
Why the Bears Traded Pick No. 60 to the Titans for Day 3 Ammunition
The Bears are on the move with their second pick (60th overall) of the second-round. Three picks after selecting Iowa center Logan Jones, they traded the 60th pick to the Titans for pick 69 (in the third-round) and 144 (in the fifth round).
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
Why Logan Jones is the second straight 'A' grade for the Bears
The Chicago Bears have been off to a terrific start in the 2026 NFL draft. A day after pulling off the biggest Round 1 heist with their Dillon Thieneman pick, the Bears selected former Iowa center Logan Jones.
Drew Dalman News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Grading The Pick: Drew Dalman decision continues to haunt the Bears no matter how promising of a player Logan Jones is for Chicago
The Chicago Bears snag their first offensive player in the 2026 NFL Draft by drafting Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the second-round.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
Bears Add Experienced Center and Potential Immediate Starter with Logan Jones Pick
The Chicago Bears have added their center of the future with the selection of Iowa center Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The selection of Logan came with the No.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Pro Football Focus labels Chicago Bears draft selection as 'Elite Pick'
The Chicago Bears have been considered by many to be one of the biggest winners of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Bears were able to snag top safety Dillon Thieneman from Oregon at pick number 25.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles had strong words after Dillon Thieneman draft decision
The Chicago Bears had to wait for 24 other teams before they had their turn in Thursday’s first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. For general manager Ryan Poles and the rest of the front office, however, the wait was well worth it.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
9 Potential Sleeper Targets for Bears in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft
There are still a few big names on the board that would be great picks if they're still on the board when the Bears are on the clock. I thought Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood both were underrated options for Chicago at pick 25.
Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Ryan Poles scores ‘big win’ with Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft pick
As the 2026 NFL Draft rolled on in the first round, it became clear that the Chicago Bears were going to have the option to land a safety at No. 25 if they wanted to.
Kayvon Thibodeaux News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
Kayvon Thibodeaux Trade Would Complete the Bears Defensive Overhaul in 2026
The Chicago Bears knocked the first round of the 2026 NFL draft out of the park with their selection of Dillon Thieneman on Thursday night. The safety from Oregon was expected to go much earlier in the draft, and to a division rival, no less.
Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Dillon Thieneman gives Chicago’s new safety duo a huge advantage that Bears DC Dennis Allen didn’t have in 2025
The Chicago Bears have officially found the final piece to retool the safety position after drafting Dillon Thieneman and the team’s new safety duo gives Dennis Allen a huge advantage for how he schemes up the defense.
Caleb Williams News / Football Analysis / April 24
Caleb Williams Calls 11-6 Season ‘Just A Stepping Stone’—His Accuracy Hit A 13-Year Playoff Low
Confetti was still floating through the air at Soldier Field, the NFC North banner newly raised above the crowd. In the middle of it all stood Caleb Williams, the Bears’ franchise quarterback, calling the moment just a starting point.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / April 24
Dillon Thieneman Drafted No. 25 Overall By Chicago Bears In 2026 NFL Draft
Oregon Ducks Safety Dillon Thieneman was drafted No. 25 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft. The star safety is the No. 2 player at his position behind Ohio State’s Caleb Downs.
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Bears GM Ryan Poles made a savvy move during the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft that had nothing to do with the 25th overall pick
The Chicago Bears made waves during the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, but it’s not the only move general manager Ryan Poles made on Thursday.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23
Bears restructure OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet's contracts
The Chicago Bears have restructured the contracts of OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet.
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / April 21
Bears' Caleb Williams embracing Super Bowl goal after playoff heartbreak
With first-year HC Ben Johnson and Williams leading the charge, the Bears became one of the top positive surprises in 2025 before Chicago suffered a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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