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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Grading The Pick: Dillon Thieneman becomes a major steal for Chicago and gives the Bears another impact player in the secondary
The Chicago Bears landed a steal with the 25th overall pick in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft by ending the slide of Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman to pair with Coby Bryant.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23
Bears restructure OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet's contracts
The Chicago Bears have restructured the contracts of OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23
ESPN draft analyst has surprising pick for Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft in an unfamiliar place. It’s been a while since the Bears were picking in the mid-20’s, spending the last few years picking in the top 10.
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Last-Minute Bears NFL Mock Draft With Trade to Fend Off Competitor for Round 1 Target
We are just hours away from the 2026 NFL Draft as of this writing, and in anticipation of the event Chicago Bears fans have been patiently waiting for, we're throwing up one last mock draft.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
The Really Comical Clause Put into Chicago Bears Stadium Bill
With Bears stadium legislation now passed into the hands of the Illinois Senate, it's no guarantee Arlington Heights will ever undertake the construction.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
The Best Mock Drafters' Picks for Bears Are in and It's Plan B
The mystery of who the top mock drafters see the Chicago Bears selecting has been revealed. It might not be who you'd think they would pick and looks more like Plan B.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Former Chicago radio personality floats a bold draft trade idea
Even after leaving 104.3 The Score, former radio host Danny Parkins remains connected to the Chicago sports scene. He makes a weekly regular appearance on “Spiegel and Holmes”, a show he once co-hosted with Matt Spielgel.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Chicago Bears Linked to Adding Towering 6-Foot-6 Pass Rusher
The Chicago Bears enter tonight’s 2026 NFL Draft with a chance to take another big step towards winning a Super Bowl. Last season, the franchise became a legitimate contender in the NFC.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Latest Mock Draft is a Nightmare for the Bears, But Ryan Poles Can Fix That
The 2026 NFL draft is finally here. The first round will kick off in just a few hours, with the Las Vegas Raiders almost certainly selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Potential Chicago Bears draft target reportedly moving up boards
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here as the league descends on Pittsburgh to welcome in the next class of rookies. For the Chicago Bears, they hold seven picks in this draft including No.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
3 Possible First-Round Picks for Bears Based on Latest NFL Draft Rumors
As we continue to wait to see who the Chicago Bears will take in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, we're trying to piece together the puzzle. We're doing that by taking a look at the rumors circulating around the Bears.
Ryan Poles News / HITC / April 23
Chicago Bears GM says team is open to making a 2026 NFL Draft Day trade
The Chicago Bears are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with flexibility—and they are not hiding it. After an aggressive roster-building stretch under general manager Ryan Poles, Chicago finds itself in a position where it can react to the board rather than chase it.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Chicago Bears 4-Round Mock Draft: Weighing What They Will Do vs. What They Should Do
Predictions are all over the map for what the Bears are going to do in the draft tonight. They're in uncharted waters at pick 25 (the latest they've selected in the first since 2011), and no one knows how the board will look when they're on the clock.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Four Bold Predictions For the Chicago Bears In the 2026 NFL Draft
If there's one thing we learned from Ben Johnson's first year at the helm in Chicago, it's that fans should expect the unexpected when it comes to the draft.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Springfield Finally Delivers in Attempt to Keep Bears in State
The major breakthrough the Bears have been waiting for in Springfield has finally occurred. Whether it's a help or hinderance is the question the Bears must answer.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Chicago Bears: New hurdle emerges after Illinois passes bill to help stadium
The Chicago Bears have been waiting for Illinois lawmakers to pass megaproject legislation that would aid the team in its effort to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / April 22
Colston Loveland gets good news from Chicago Bears
Colston Loveland was a highly-touted prospect entering the 2025 NFL draft. The Chicago Bears selected him at No. 10 and he was the first tight end off the board.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 22
Chicago Bears leader gives curious update on injury
The Chicago Bears suffered a couple of big injuries in their wild-card comeback win over the Green Bay Packers in January. Left tackle Ozzy Trapilo suffered a ruptured patellar tendon on the final series against the Packers.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Bears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams
Expectations are high for the Chicago Bears after the franchise won the NFC North title for the first time since 2018. While the fanbase and talking heads are seemingly all in on the organization running away with the division next season, former tight end turned announcer Greg Olsen pumps the brakes on the Super Bowl talks.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
Ben Johnson Must Put Offensive Mind Aside with Final Say in Bears' Draft Process
The right approach for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft is quite clear. That right approach is going heavy on the defense, which was no doubt the biggest issue for Chicago in 2025.
Toledo Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 22
Only one pick makes sense for the Bears
The Chicago Bears' secondary went through a major overhaul early in the offseason. That's why this pick makes sense at No. 25.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Bears assistant GM Jeff King sets the stage for the 2026 NFL Draft with final thoughts on the current roster and Chicago’s draft plans
The Chicago Bears are keeping plans close to the chest going into the 2026 NFL Draft with a few nuggets provided by assistant general manager Jeff King during the team’s pre-draft press conference.
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / April 21
Bears' Caleb Williams embracing Super Bowl goal after playoff heartbreak
With first-year HC Ben Johnson and Williams leading the charge, the Bears became one of the top positive surprises in 2025 before Chicago suffered a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20
Bears To Exercise RT Darnell Wright’s Fifth-Year Option
The Bears’ 2025 offensive line overhaul produced multiple All-Pro nods, but the group has since encountered turbulence. Drew Dalman surprisingly retired after his first Chicago season; that followed an Ozzy Trapilo injury expected to keep him out for most (if not all) of the 2026 season.
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