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On YouTubeRyan 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Dexter Lawrence News / Yardbarker / April 7
Only one team makes sense for a Dexter Lawrence II trade
For the past two offseasons, Lawrence has been trying to get a raise with the New York Giants, but to no avail.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears Predicted to Pass on Elite Run-Stuffing DL for Odd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft
If the Chicago Bears had their choice between an elite run-stuffing defensive lineman and an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, they would almost certainly go with the former.
Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Rome Odunze Ranks Bears' Offense Over This Super Bowl Contender
The Chicago Bears' awakening on offense in 2025 was exactly what Bears fans have been waiting for years to see. This is a franchise known for a smothering defense and a dominant run game throughout much of its history.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Chicago Bears Listed Among Top Trade Destinations for $87.5 Million Superstar
The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with a major need along the interior of their defensive line, but so far general manager Ryan Poles hasn't addressed that need.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears Named a Perfect Fit For One of the Draft's Top Defensive Playmakers
The Chicago Bears are in a good position to build on last season's performance and cement themselves as a contender. However, they still have a few weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Bears urged to make move on 3-time Pro Bowl DT amid team dispute
The Chicago Bears had an up-and-down season on the defensive end in 2025. They led the entire NFL in takeaways with 33. However, they ranked 29th overall in total yards allowed per game with 6,150.
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.
NFL News / Football Analysis / April 7
Bills Surrender 2nd-Round Pick And $73.5M For 50-Catch Receiver—Bears Escape $49M Trap
Fifty catches. Six hundred and eighty-two yards. That was DJ Moore’s entire 2025 season in Chicago, the worst statistical output of his eight-year career, a number so underwhelming that even the Bears’ front office had quietly begun shopping him before the calendar flipped to 2026.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Meet With One of the Fastest Players in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Bears are clearly intent on improving their defensive speed this offseason. Ryan Poles vowed that doing so was one of their major goals of the offseason at the NFL Scouting Combine, and nearly all of their signings have reinforced that mindset.
Taylor Decker News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Taylor Decker reveals he is not going to join the Chicago Bears
When the Detroit Lions released tackle Taylor Decker, it seemed like a no-brainer for him to join the Chicago Bears. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo came in and played decently after taking over the job during the season.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Chicago Bears: Former Lions player doesn’t want to reunite with Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson was a pull for wide receiver Kalif Raymond this offseason, but not all of the former offensive coordinator’s players want to reunite with the Chicago Bears head coach.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 6
Bears Predicted to Pair Caleb Williams with New 1,000-Yard WR
Following the Chicago Bears' divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Caleb Williams lost one of his top wide receivers. D.J. Moore appeared in all 17 games, racking up 50 receptions for 682 yards and six touchdowns on 85 targets.
Chicago Bears News / Total Pro Sports / April 6
Caleb Williams’ Nickname Choice Is Blowing Up Online
Caleb Williams bounced back in 2025 after an underwhelming performance in his rookie season. The partnership with offensive mastermind Ben Johnson paid off for the Chicago Bears, who won the NFC North division title after winning 11 games.
Dexter Lawrence News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Dexter Lawrence Trade Buzz Gives Chicago Bears Price Point for Possible Deal
Chicago Bears fans and the NFL world were buzzing on Monday with the news that New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 6
Bears Free Agency: What They Got Right—and What They Missed So Far
Free agency for the Bears produced potential answers in several ways. However, as the late, great Lou Holtz once said, "Son, your potential is going to get me fired." There is nothing certain about the free agency moves made by the Bears at any position, and that's the problem .
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Decision on new Bears stadium location between Illinois, Indiana expected soon
One of the main storylines for the Chicago Bears this offseason has been where the team’s new stadium will be built. Some proposals have floated the possibility of moving the Bears to northwest Indiana and out of their home state altogether.
Caleb Williams News / The Spun / April 6
Caleb Williams Sparks Controversy With His Nickname Choice
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sparked some controversy over his nickname choice. The second-year quarterback out of USC had a big season, leading the Bears into the playoffs.
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 6
Bears 7-Round 2026 Mock Draft: NFL’s Ian Cunningham verdict forces Ryan Poles to take matters into his own hands
The Chicago Bears were denied two third-round compensatory draft picks by the NFL, but general manager Ryan Poles has an easy way to recoup those potential selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Braxton Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 5
NFC Notes: Braxton Jones, Rod Wood, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson believes that OT Braxton Jones will bounce back in 2026 after being hampered by injuries last season. “He still didn’t feel 100% like himself,” Johnson said, via Bears Wire.
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