Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Roger Goodell News / Football Analysis / April 8

Bears Flew To Goodell’s Office And Begged For Their Draft Picks—NFL Said ‘The Matter Is Now Closed’

Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey, president Kevin Warren, and GM Ryan Poles flew to New York and sat across from Commissioner Roger Goodell. Their ask was simple: two third-round compensatory picks owed to them under the Rooney Rule after the Atlanta Falcons hired assistant GM Ian Cunningham.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 8

Four Mistakes the Bears Can't Afford to Make in the 2026 NFL Draft

The annual NFL draft is usually a glorified guessing game for the league's general managers, especially beyond the first few picks. They have to hope that their scouting departments did a good job of evaluating players, then trust that these players will live up to expectations.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Chicago Bears Hall Of Famer Diagnosed With CTE 1 Year After Death

A year after his passing, the enduring legacy of a football icon is shedding critical light on the long-term neurological impacts of professional sports.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Bears All-Pro earns major honor that feels like just the beginning of something much bigger ahead

The Chicago Bears struck gold when they acquired left guard Joe Thuney last offseason and he continues to earn major accolades for an exceptional football career both at the college and professional level.

College Football News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Bears icon Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE after 2025 passing

Nearly a year after the death of Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7

One player has a chance to alter the Bears’ draft plans with the 25th overall pick when he returns to the team facilities days before the draft

Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones got a second chance to prove himself after re-signing with the team on a one-year deal and he doesn’t plan to waste this opportunity handed to him.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7

The ‘mass of humanity’ who would thrill Bears with draft fall amid injury concerns

The Chicago Bears changed the look of their offense completely in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. Now, the 2026 NFL Draft will offer the Bears another opportunity to continue building their roster.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Bears’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

The Chicago Bears managed to land pivotal playmakers like Colston Loveland and Luther Burden in the 2025 NFL Draft. The goal hasn’t changed for Chicago entering the 2026 version.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7

The Bears Questionably Prioritize the Trenches in Latest Mock Draft

It appeared that Chicago finally got the offensive line figured out late last season, as their starting five from Week 12 onward seemed to have real staying power.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / April 7

Bears Land Major Update About Potential Bombshell Trade Target

The Chicago Bears now have a clear picture of the price tag attached to acquiring one of the NFL’s premier interior defensive linemen. As speculation builds around a potential trade for New York Giants star Dexter Lawrence, reports from around the league are painting a consistent picture of what it might take to bring him to Chicago.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 7

Chicago Bears could address this need in the 2026 NFL Draft

Despite improving the defense during free agency, the Chicago Bears are still in need of making some improvements during the NFL Draft. The team has some draft capital in the first few rounds to play with and get some solid players.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Day 3 edge rushers the Bears could target later in the draft if Ryan Poles decides to take the best player available approach early

The Chicago Bears have all options on the table with the 25th overall pick and won’t be reaching for a specific need. A plan that could result in drafting another Day 3 pass rusher to add off the edge.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7

Top Offensive Tackle in 2026 NFL Draft Compared to Bears' Darnell Wright

Though he hasn't always been in the limelight, Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has quietly been one of the team's most consistent players. General

Peter Schrager News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Peter Schrager’s first 2026 NFL Mock Draft had the Bears making a logical decision, but who he had Chicago passing on raises eyebrows

ESPN analyst and NFL insider Peter Schrager always has one of the most accurate mock drafts every single year. See which prospect he selected for the Chicago Bears with the 25th overall pick and which prospects the team passed on.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

Coming off of their return to the playoffs and a run to the Divisional Round, the Chicago Bears are trying to build off of their momentum. The 2026 NFL Draft will give the Bears an opportunity to add even more talent to their roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7

Bears' Interest in Another DB Can Suggest Veteran's Role Change

Reading what the Bears want to do with defensive personnel is a little like looking at all of their disguises in pass coverage during games. What looks like one coverage might be something else on a particular play.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 7