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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 30
ESPN’s latest intel reveals Dillon Thieneman wasn’t the only defensive back the Bears were targeting early in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears were thrilled to land Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft and had a backup option they were targeting for the secondary if things didn’t work out.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 30
Dillon Thieneman brings elite potential to the Bears that can lead to a budding rivalry against fellow first-round pick Caleb Downs
Chicago Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman can have a friendly competition against Dallas Cowboys first-round safety Caleb Downs going into their NFL careers.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams makes personal request outside football
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently launched a new charitable partnership through his personal foundation. The Bears star utilized his Caleb Cares Foundation to help St.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears HC Ben Johnson said the team added speed, athleticism, and high-character players in the draft rather than going with prospects that analysts projected they would pursue.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / April 29
Chicago Bears rookie notes concern about Ben Johnson’s offense
The Chicago Bears offensive line was expected to be a strength for a long time when general manager Ryan Poles brought in four starters during the 2025 offseason to go along with right tackle Darnell Wright.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
What NFL Stadium Committee Meeting Reportedly Produced for Bears
The big meeting between the Bears and the NFL's stadium committee occurred Wednesday, and the end wasn't so big. There was no real news reported from the meeting according to a post by ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Chicago Bears Season Opener May Have Leaked and It’s the Perfect Test
The Bears could be opening the 2026 season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, playing on a Wednesday night, according to Michael Wilbon on ESPN Get Up.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Re-Draft: What Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson Should Have Done
The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class drew no shortage of controversy during the three-day event. The biggest gripes were the Bears not coming away with an edge rusher and the team waiting until the sixth round to address the interior of the defensive line.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Report: NFL tells Bears that Chicago is not a viable option
Any slim chance the Bears had of staying in the city appears to be over.
Colin Cowherd News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Colin Cowherd Sees a Super Bowl Ceiling for Bears in Post-Draft Power Rankings
In the 2025 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears caught a lot of flak for an unexpected first-round pick. This year, the consensus view is that the Bears pulled off the biggest Round 1 heist, but the rest of their draft is polarizing.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Why the Chicago Bears Didn’t Address Edge Rusher This Offseason
The Chicago Bears' decision to go through both free agency and the NFL Draft without adding an edge rusher continues to stand out as one of the more surprising developments of the offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Bears Predicted to Land Two-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher
The Chicago Bears are preparing for their second season under head coach Ben Johnson. They're looking to build on the success they found last year, going 11-6, winning the NFC North, and making the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 29
Projecting the starting lineup of the Chicago Bears defense compared to last season, Dennis Allen will have a lot more versatility
The Chicago Bears defense got a makeover this offseason going into the second season under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who gets a lot more speed and versatility to work with in 2026.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
One Chicago Bears Player Who Just Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet
Virtually everyone expected the Bears to address the defensive line in the early rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, that didn't exactly come to fruition.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Malik Muhammad's Response to Draft Video Wasn't Needed Because of Bears Scout's Story
A video of Chicago Bears fourth-round pick and cornerback Malik Muhammad went viral this week and one of the Bears' newest defenders has since addressed it.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 29
Projecting the starting lineup of the Chicago Bears offense based on 11 and 13 personnel compared to last season
The Chicago Bears added some new faces on offense during the 2026 free agency period and the NFL Draft, here’s how the starting group looks compared to last season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29
Bears to Meet With NFL as Governor Claims Credit for Stadium Bill
The Bears enter a big week in quest of an Arlington Heights stadium hearing now how Gov. J.B. Pritzker has saved the day. During an appearance on CNN, Pritzker claimed responsibility for the entire deal that is part of the Megaproject bill now entering the Senate committee phase after passing through the House last week.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 29
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams’ move for fourth-grade teacher draws attention
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is earning praise on and off the field for showing appreciation to local educators. His gestures, including a personal gift to a fourth-grade teacher, have captured fans’ attention.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 29
Chicago Bears rookie clears up video controversy
As part of the Chicago Bears day three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the team addressed a need at defensive back. Chicago took former Texas defensive back Malik Muhammad in the fourth round at No.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 28
Chicago Bears: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to intimidate team over stadium
On Monday, the Chicago Bears were set to meet with the NFL stadium committee regarding the status of their plans for a new project in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 28
First 2027 NFL Mock Draft has Chicago Bears addressing defense, again
With the 2026 NFL Draft officially in the books, the next steps for teams is offseason activities. The hope is that the 2026 classes can make an impact right away for their respective teams.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 28
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams turns head away from NFL
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams drew significant attention on Saturday during the closing rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead of focusing solely on the league’s new arrivals, Williams watched a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) matchup.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 28
Bears Mortgage $39.175M On 2 Stars To Fix NFL’s Worst Cap Crisis
Draft week in Chicago. The front office had spent months staring at a number nobody wanted to say out loud: $243,070 in usable cap space, dead last in the NFL heading into free agency.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27
Bears Restructure Contracts Of TE Cole Kmet, OL Jonah Jackson
The Bears restructured the contracts of tight end Cole Kmet and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to open up salary cap space before the 2026 NFL Draft, per Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.
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