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How Caleb Williams Alters His Approach After Losing Top Bears Target

One real possibility for the Bears and their fans to consider is DJ Moore piling up huge catch totals and yardage for the Buffalo Bills this season after being traded there in March.

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1 move the Bears could make that would drive the Packers nuts

The Chicago Bears were finally able to break the Green Bay Packers curse last season, beating them out for the NFC North division title and then topping them in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.

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Chicago Bears: Mayor outs Gov JB Pritzker for being against bill for stadium

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had a defiant message in Springfield on Wednesday, holding onto the outdated hope that the Chicago Bears would remain in the city.

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Why the Bears' Above Average Roster Age is Actually Their Biggest 2026 Advantage

Age is one of the most important numbers in a league that requires as much physicality as the NFL, with youth being valued over experience. The Green Bay Packers have been the toast of many an NFL analyst for reaching the playoffs in consecutive seasons as one of the youngest teams in the league.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 6

Why Bears Defense Can Disprove Myths and Remain Elite NFL Ballhawks

In a manner of speaking, a great myth has built up about the Bears and their defensive improvement efforts over this offseason. The theory is how they can't possibly hope to duplicate last year's efforts at taking away the football, and their defense will be much worse as a result because they haven't improved their pass rush.

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 6

Ben Johnson Proving Elite Coaching is Worth $50 Million in Cap Space

Ben Johnson was the hottest name in the head coaching market for two years while serving as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, and for good reason.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams shares powerful message on mental health

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is a true role model on and off the gridiron. The 24-year-old signal-caller enters Year 3 as one of the most exciting players in the league. Williams threw for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and posted a 90.1 passer rating in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Chicago mayor rips ‘ultra-rich’ in last-ditch attempt to block Bears’ stadium move

One of the biggest stories of the last few months for the Chicago Bears is what their next home stadium will be. While team loyalists pine for the Bears to stay put in the iconic Soldier Field, the team is considering multiple new locations, including one in Indiana and one in the Illinois city of Arlington Heights.

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Ranking the NFC North Tight Ends: Colston Loveland Stands Atop a Loaded Division

In the 2026 NFL draft, we saw an unexpected run on tight ends in the second and third rounds, with eight selected between picks No. 54 and No. 95. Perhaps this shouldn't have been surprising, however.

Tyrique Stevenson News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Chicago Bears prefer Tyrique Stevenson to rookie in bizarre post-draft twist

The Chicago Bears didn’t draft as many Week 1 guaranteed starters in the 2026 NFL Draft as much as they added depth for competition at multiple spots on the offense and defense this offseason.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Chicago Bears’ Colston Loveland turns heads after move for community

After a strong 2025 season, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is gaining more support and recognition from local fans. The Idaho native recorded 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns last season.

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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.

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Proposed Bears Free-Agent Signing Would Offer More Help at Linebacker and Edge Rusher

The Chicago Bears have more than one need left to address on the defensive side of the ball. We know about interior defensive line and edge rusher, but the linebacker position is another one to keep an eye on after the injury to T.J.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 6

Bears and Ravens Would Be Perfect Trade Partners if Logan Jones Takes Starting Job

The Chicago Bears threw more than one curveball during the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of those curveballs was the selection of Iowa center Logan Jones. That's not to say that a center pick was a total shock, because it was not.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

Dayo Odeyingbo News / ChiCitySports / May 5

Chicago Bears’ $48 million nightmare has no end in sight

Last offseason, the Chicago Bears attempted to address their pass rush by signing Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million contract, a move that was well-regarded at the time thanks to Odeyingbo’s largely successful run with the Indianapolis Colts.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 5

Chicago Bears: Mayor Brandon Johnson trying to sabotage stadium deal

The Chicago Bears are waiting on the Illinois Senate to pass a megaprojects bill that would provide the team with property tax relief for a new stadium project in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 5

The Potential for a Dramatic Reversal in Dennis Allen's Bears Defense

The lack of edge rushers, or impactful defensive tackles added to this Bears defensive front, triggered virtually all criticism of what GM Ryan Poles did during this offseason.

Montez Sweat News / ChiCitySports / May 5

Chicago Bears linked to $12 million pass rusher to pair opposite Montez Sweat

General Manager Ryan Poles checked a big box by adding Dillon Thieneman to the safety room during the NFL Draft, but the Chicago Bears still have one major need to address if the franchise hopes to lift coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense to the next level in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 5