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Why Ryan Poles Would Be Right To Prioritize Left Tackle Over Defense This Offseason

ESPN’s Courtney Cronin stirred the pot a bit yesterday when she went on ESPN Chicago and claimed that shoring up the defensive line was no longer the No.

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T.J. Parker Already Sounds Like A Future Chicago Bear At The Senior Bowl

Contrary to what pundits and fans typically say about the draft, the Chicago Bears can’t afford to go into the 2026 NFL Draft thinking about “needing” any specific player at any spot—not even edge defender, one of their most troublesome positions.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 30

This Chicago Bears player is considered the team’s most likely cap casualty for 2026 offseason

The Chicago Bears had an excellent season, but are going to need to make some tough decisions this offseason. With the Bears currently over the 2026 salary cap, they will need to make decisions on how to effectively get below the cap number.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 30

Former Bears Coach Warns About the Dangers of Winning Too Fast

Expectations for the next Bears season already seem elevated to extreme heights, and there can be a danger with this. In fact, one former Bears coach warned about this sort of thing on Thursday and did experience it himself, although maybe not exactly in Chicago.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Why Bears won’t receive compensatory draft picks after losing Ian Cunningham

The Chicago Bears won a playoff game for the first time in 15 years this season. However, Ben Johnson’s debut with Chicago ended when the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Bears in the divisional round.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 29

The Bears Reportedly Get Shafted After Losing Ian Cunningham to Atlanta Falcons

The Bears' assistant general manager Ian Cunningham has left the building. He accepted a position to become the Falcons' next general manager after a second round of interviews today.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 30

Chicago Bears get brutal draft news following Cunningham exit

The Chicago Bears have now lost a very valuable asset to their front office staff. Assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was hired by the Atlanta Falcons to serve as their general manager on Thursday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 29

How Losing Ian Cunningham Hurts Chicago Bears a Little Less Now

It was back during the 2024 NFL Draft, and after the Bears had taken Caleb Williams first overall that Ian Cunningham's value in the team's front office became the most obvious.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Ryan Poles took care of his right-hand man but might have just screwed the Bears over in the process

It's an exciting night for Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, who officially landed the position as the next general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 29

Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham Accepts Falcons GM Job

Well, it finally happened. Someone finally put a ring on Ian Cunningham's finger. The Bears assistant general manager accepted the job to become the Atlanta Falcons next general manager after conducting his second interview for the job this afternoon.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

NFL News / ChiCitySports / January 29

Chicago Bears lose Ian Cunningham to Atlanta Falcons GM position

The Chicago Bears have received respect for rebuilding the team and turning things around quickly. Winning the NFC North and winning a playoff game this season showed other franchises that the Bears have the tools to be successful for a long time.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Bears top executive earns his long-awaited opportunity, creating a looming question only the NFL can answer for Chicago

After years of interest around the league, Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham as finally earns the long-awaited opportunity to be a general manager in the NFL.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 29

Fixing Chicago Bears pass rush not GM’s priority: Report

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen did an incredible job in his first year with the Chicago Bears considering what he had to work with during the season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 29

Chicago Bears’ Kyle Monangai’s season creates fascinating questions for Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai surpassed every reasonable expectation set for him, after being chosen in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, out of Rutgers.

Thomas Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29

Lions Sign TE Thomas Gordon To Futures Deal

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed TE Thomas Gordon to a reserve/future contract. Gordon, 25, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Northwestern in August.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 29

Five Steps for Piecing Together Better Bears Defense for Next Season

It will go down as one of the truly remarkable accomplishment of the 2025 Bears season , and one few think about because of the success by Caleb Williams at converting lost causes into remarkable wins.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 29

Chicago Bears urged to add 326-pound game-wrecker with three sacks

The Chicago Bears might be on the cusp of a defensive overhaul this offseason. While general manager Ryan Poles, the front office, and coaching staff have some major questions to answer in the secondary, with JaQuan Brisker, Kevin Byard, and C.J.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 29

4 Potential Surprising Trade Candidates For the Chicago Bears This Offseason

The Bears have some dancing to do with the salary cap devil this offseason. According to OverTheCap, they're roughly $17 million above the cap right now.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Latest rankings prove to be a bad look for Chicago with Indiana moving quick to potentially steal the Bears

Amidst the Chicago Bears success during the 2025-26 season, the organization has been slowly progressing with the stadium talks regarding the future home of the franchise.

Cole Kmet News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

Cole Kmet was supposed to be Chicago’s tight end of the future. Then something changed

The Chicago Bears went 11-6 and won the NFC North. They inquired about Myles Garrett at the trade deadline. Cole Kmet could be traded to Carolina for a fifth-round pick.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Bears Signed DE Jamree Kromah For 2026

The Chicago Bears signed DE Jamree Kromah to a futures contract for the 2026 season, per the NFL transaction wire. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.