Unlike the 2025 NFL free agency period, when the Chicago Bears were universally lauded for the moves they made, Bears fans have been somewhat divided on how free agency has gone in 2026, with the Bears' first wave of free agency producing a mixed bag of signings and departures.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears allowed a staggering 361.8 yards per game in 2025, finishing 29th in total defense and leaving fans wondering how a team with the league’s most takeaways could still feel so vulnerable.
The Chicago Bears weren't able to reel in a big fish during the first week of free agency but still handed out some solid-sized contracts with the amount of external additions and re-signings make last week, with some moves still coming in the building.
NFL free agency often dictates how a front office approaches the upcoming season. For the Chicago Bears, fortifying the trenches remains a clear priority.
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.
The Chicago Bears have made another signing during the second week of free agency and acquired another interior defensive lineman on a one-year deal in James Lynch, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Chicago Bears entered the offseason knowing depth on the defensive and offensive lines was an issue. The Bears let four safeties and cornerback Nashon Wright leave in free agency, opening up more needs in the secondary ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears' first wave of free agency has come and gone without any major shakeups to the roster. The long-rumored Maxx Crosby trade never materialized, and Drew Dalman's shocking retirement opened up another hole on Chicago's offensive line, a hole that was filled with an underwhelming trade for center Garrett Bradbury.
The Chicago Bears handled a lot of business in free agency. They added speed on defense, brought in players who fit Dennis Allen’s system, and raised the overall floor of the roster.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hold the No. 25 overall pick and a glaring vacancy on the edge. After the front office’s high-profile pursuit of Maxx Crosby fell through earlier this spring, General Manager Ryan Poles is forced to look toward the collegiate ranks.
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. They are looking to improve on their impressive season last year. The Bears finished with an 11-6 record in 2025, their best record since 2018.
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.
It's no secret that the Chicago Bears are looking to upgrade the running back room in some form or fashion going into the second season under head coach Ben Johnson.
The Chicago Bears have been able to make some solid additions throughout the free agency period of this year’s offseason. Their roster has certainly seen some changes throughout the last week since free agency opened, but has also seemingly improved in that time.
Bears New Bears OT Jedrick Wills hasn’t played since 2024, when he suffered an injury with the Browns that required realignment of his knee and hips and forced him to miss the entire 2025 season.
The Chicago Bears have been busy reshaping their roster this offseason. General manager Ryan Poles added key pieces on both sides of the ball, trading for center Garrett Bradbury and signing safety Coby Bryant.
Instead of serving for the player body as a whole, Tretter's election feels like a small group trying to benefit one of their own at the sake of progress. If this is the NFLPA at work, then maybe it's broken.
Ryan Poles' free agent class has met with generally positive views from the critics, although not the same rave reviews of some recent offseasons. Perhaps this is a good thing considering how many times in recent years the Bears were said to have won the offseason and then failed to produce in the regular season.
One of the difficult decisions the Chicago Bears made this offseason was to trade DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. The wide receiver was a key part of the Bears’ passing attack, having formed a triumvirate with tight end Colston Loveland and quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Chicago Bears made a bold move in free agency by letting four safeties walk last week. C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Buffalo Bills), Jaquan Brisker (Pittsburgh Steelers), Kevin Byard III (New England Patriots), and Jonathan Owens (Indianapolis Colts) are with new teams.
If you’ve watched the Chicago Bears over the last couple of seasons, you already know the problem. The pass rush just hasn’t been good enough. And in Mel Kiper Jr's latest 2026 NFL mock draft, the Bears lean directly into that reality, sending edge rusher Zion Young to Chicago with the No.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears didn’t let the shock of Drew Dalman’s retirement linger. Just days after their Pro Bowl center walked away from the game at 27, General Manager Ryan Poles pulled the trigger on a move to keep Caleb Williams upright.
Speculations of a DJ Moore trade had been circulating for a long time now, as his place on the team had been in question. The Bears drafted quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in 2024.
The NFL Players Association's board of player representatives re-elected linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin as union president on Sunday. "I'm honored that the Board has trusted me to continue serving as president," he said in a statement.
The Chicago Bears signed offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr., the 2020 No. 10 overall pick, to a one-year contract with financial terms undisclosed. Wills missed all of 2025 while rehabbing an MCL tear, and his return represents a low-risk reclamation opportunity.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Ryan Poles just hit the reset button on a roster that nearly reached the mountaintop. In a dizzying 96-hour span, the Chicago Bears traded away star receiver DJ Moore, released defensive captain Tremaine Edmunds, and watched center Drew Dalman walk into an early retirement.