Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Bears 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency

The Chicago Bears re-signed some of their own and added around the edges in 2026 NFL free agency. With the nucleus of the team in place, it’s now time for Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson to add talent and depth in order to improve on their stellar 2025 campaign.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Bargain bin free agents the Bears could still consider bringing in on low-cost deals ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have no money. That's probably something you've heard for a week now following all of the signings made during the first week of free agency.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 23

Can Bears’ Rome Odunze be the Next Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

With the salary cap for the 2026 NFL season ballooning to over $300 million, we expected to see some historic new contracts being awarded to accomplished players this offseason, and on Monday morning, we got our first one.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 23

The One Position That Could Spark a Chicago Bears First-Round Shocker

The Bears still have a few glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. They have to fund another starting safety opposite Coby Bryant, and must add competition to both the interior and edge of their defensive line.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 23

Chicago Bears Lose Another Key Special Teams Player In Free Agency

Free agency often forces NFL organizations to make difficult decisions regarding roster depth and specialized roles. For the Chicago Bears, the ongoing offseason has systematically chipped away at one of their most reliable units.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Bleacher Report considers this Chicago Bears player a cut candidate right now

The Chicago Bears are in a position where they may need to cut a player before the season starts. The cap situation after signing some free agents put the team behind the eight-ball, as they need more cap space to add more players.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Versatile chess piece could be the missing link for Dennis Allen's defense the Bears should seriously consider in the second-round

The Chicago Bearshad a clear directive this offseason with the way the front office overhauled the defensive side of the ball and added more speed to fit in defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 23

NFC North free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

NFL free agency is in its third week, but clubs in the NFC North have already made splashes. With that in mind, here's a look at each team's best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Former Chicago Bears RB lands in AFC North

The Chicago Bears entered this offseason having to fill some needs, mainly on the defense. With a lot of players not under contract as well as a cap situation that forced them to move on from Tremaine Edmunds, Ryan Poles has done what he can for the roster so far.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 23

Proposed Chicago Bears Draft Trade One Month Out Has Realistic Look

Mock draft season goes through phases and one month out from the start to the draft is a time when many mocks become multidimensional. In other words, they not only pick the most likely players for the Bears and other teams to draft but also who will make trades in Round 1.

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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.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Richard Hightower just lost one of his most trusted players and leaves an unnoticed need on the Bears roster to eventually address

The Chicago Bears have exhausted essentially all available resources for the time being after the first two weeks of free agency, however, more moves expected to be announced to free up cap space ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft next month.

Travis Homer News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 23

Steelers Signing RB Travis Homer

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Steelers are signing former Bears RB Travis Homer. Homer, 27, is a former sixth-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Miami.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Chicago Bears can re-unite with former edge rusher in 2026 free agency

The Chicago Bears have been one of the more intriguing teams throughout the offseason. They have a lot of quality players on the roster, but still have some holes in their roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 23

How the Bears Could Think Outside the Draft Box Like Last Year

The Bears' needs at several positions in this year's draft indicate a defensive lean. The poor run defense and their inability to rush the passer last year make defensive line obvious for early rounds .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 23

Bears Roster Inventory: Where They Most Need to Keep Adding Players

As the Bears come into the third week of free agency, their signing possibilities become more scarce and it looks more like a waiting game. The players' agents are hoping it's now a buyer's market with player options available to tams, so they play hard to get.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 23

7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft Sends Chicago Bears a Defensive Overhaul

The Chicago Bears have had somewhat of a polarizing free agency period so far in 2026. While one NFL analyst labeled the Bears a 'Success-Builder', others are not convinced.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles has two trade down decisions to weigh when it comes to acquiring more selections in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is one month away and the Chicago Bears will be banking heavily on the upcoming rookie class to get the team over the hump after a modest two weeks of free agency.

Tyrique Stevenson News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Tyrique Stevenson is prepared to bring even more motivation to his game going into a pivotal fourth season with the Bears

The 2026 season will be a big prove-it year for multiple Chicago Bears players, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, going into the second season under Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 22