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Bargain bin signings the Bears can make on Day 3 of free agency to continue bolstering the depth on both sides of the ball

The Chicago Bears have essentially exhausted all of their available cap space after the first day of the legal tampering period and spent the majority of Day 2 adding depth pieces in WR Kalif Raymond, DB Cam Lewis, and DL Kentavius Street.

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The Bears Landed One of the NFL's Biggest Steals on Day One of Free Agency

The Bears' decision to sign Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million deal was definitely Chicago's most shrewd acquisition on day one of free agency. In fact, it might've been one of the best moves any team made through free agency's first wave.

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This Chicago Bears move is considered a top fit in Day 1 of NFL free agency

The Chicago Bears are looking to find the right fit for their roster heading into the 2026 season. After Day 1 of the legal tampering period, they have already made some deals to get players under contract.

Nahshon Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 10

Where the Changing Scene in Chicago Bears Secondary Is Heading

Nahshon Wright surprised everyone when he came to the Bears and now he does it again as he leaves. The surprise when Wright came, of course, was that he made the team, then contributed as a fill-in, and then made one big play after another.

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The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to record at least 1,000-receiving-yards and 10 touchdown catches in the same season at least three times can you name in five minutes?

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Maxx Crosby News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 10

Bears Must Beware of a Larry Ogunjobi Situation with Maxx Crosby

The shocking cancelation of the Maxx Crosby trade by the Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens must take every Bears fan back a few years. Although definitely on a lesser scale, it already occurred for GM Ryan Poles.

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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.

Devin Bush News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Chicago Bears get excellent grade from The Athletic for Devin Bush signing

The Chicago Bears are making moves in the beginning stages of the legal tampering period to improve the team. They made a big signing to replace linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, and it appears that people are fans of this move.

Kentavius Street News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Chicago Bears Sign Veteran Defensive End To Bolster The Pass Rush

Football games are frequently won and lost in the trenches. Recognizing the constant need for reliable depth up front, the Chicago Bears have signed veteran defensive lineman Kentavius Street.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Chicago Bears add depth on defense with veteran lineman

The Chicago Bears have continued to add before the new season starts on March 11 by bringing in more depth on defense. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Bears are finalizing a deal to bring in defensive end and former Atlanta Falcon, Kentavius Street.

Jonathan Owens News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 10

The Cam Lewis Signing Raises One Question: CJGJ Replacement or Jonathan Owens Upgrade?

The Bears' free agent signings today might not garner as many headlines as their day-one pickups, but they found a few players who could provide big impacts on Sundays.

Kentavius Street News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 10

Bears Agree to Terms With DE Kentavius Street in Free Agency

The Chicago Bears were busy on the opening day of free agency on Monday. They agreed to terms with two likely starters for 2026, agreeing to terms on a three-year, $30 million deal with linebacker Devin Bush and a blockbuster $40 million deal with safety Coby Bryant.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 10

NFL analyst rips league over Chicago Bears decision

The 2026 NFL Draft order is officially set as the league revealed the final step in releasing compensation picks. The bad news is that the Chicago Bears did not receive any for losing players or for having Ian Cunningham taking the Atlanta Falcons general manager job.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Bears Sign Kalif Raymond: A Familiar Face Joins the Ben Johnson Revolution in Chicago

When Ben Johnson packed his bags and left Detroit to take the head coaching job in Chicago, Bears fans were hoping he’d bring a few things with him — his offensive genius, his play-calling wizardry, and maybe, just maybe, a couple of familiar faces from his Lions days.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Grading the signing: Bears add another highly respected player to the defense who's arrival shouldn't be overlooked despite his expected role

The Chicago Bearscontinue to add more and more pieces to the defensive side of the ball with a full overhaul underway for that side of the ball. The Bears made three big signings and are now in the process of bolstering the depth at various positions.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 10

Chicago Bears Land a Tough Blow for Amon-Ra St. Brown to Take

It's always good to sign a free agent who adds to the roster but also detracts from a divisional opponent. The Bears have apparently done this with the reported signing of Lions free agent receiver/return man Kalif Raymond.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Bears connected to move for former No. 1 pick in potential free agent coup

The Chicago Bears have definitely been active in free agency, but they haven’t made any significant splashes, which is certainly disappointing for a fanbase that was initially expecting the team to swing a trade for Maxx Crosby.

Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Chicago Bears: Nahshon Wright signs with AFC bottom-dweller in 2026 NFL free agency

The Chicago Bears defense was the best in the NFL at generating turnovers last season. Indeed, they led the league in interceptions and had the best turnover differential in the NFL.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Market price shows how the Chicago Bears really felt about their former Pro Bowl defensive back in free agency

The Chicago Bears were active at the start of free agency retooling the defensive side of the ball for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, but the activity wasn't as reflective for the former Bears players that hit the open market.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Caleb Williams left speechless by major Chicago Bears news

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is fired up about the team’s latest offseason moves as the legal tampering period of NFL free agency opened on Monday. Head coach Ben Johnson’s squad is aiming higher in 2026 after a breakthrough campaign last season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Jets To Sign CB Nahshon Wright

Nahshon Wright came through with a big contract year, doing so after being previously discarded. Wright’s market did not heat up to the point teams are completely sold, but the veteran cornerback will see a 2026 raise.

Tyson Bagent News / A to Z Sports / March 10

All signs point toward the Bears getting the Tyson Bagent news they hoped for to keep a strong roster in place for 2026

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson continues to be a happy man on Tuesday with the latest NFL free agency developments. After signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond to rejoin him in Chicago, all signs are now pointing toward Johnson retaining one of his favorite players.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Chicago Bears Sign All-Pro Return Specialist To 1-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears have made another targeted move in free agency, this time to bolster their special teams unit. The team has agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond on a one-year contract worth $5.1 million.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / March 10

Chicago Bears: Set to Sign Dynamic Return Specialist for 2026

The Chicago Bears needed to address their wide receiver depth after losing multiple players this offseason. Chicago traded DJ Moore to Buffalo because $15.5 million of his 2027 salary becomes fully guaranteed on March 13, while Olamide Zaccheaus returned to Atlanta.