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Bears’ offseason has the team ahead of the curve with a roster built to give the rest of the league headaches every week

The Chicago Bears had a deliberate offseason approach and a clear idea of the kind of players the staff wanted to add to make this roster as flexible as possible going into the 2026 season and beyond.

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Bears paid high dollar for two players the rest of the league forgot to draft, with intriguing potential to make the 53-man roster

The Chicago Bears spent a pretty penny on two undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft, which gives them a leg up going into the rest of the offseason program.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Bears’ biggest mistake from 2026 NFL Draft

There are very few opportunities for NFL teams to look back at the past season and just continue on that track and believe that success will follow. The

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Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / April 28

ESPN draft analyst has high praise for Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books as the three day event officially wrapped up in Pittsburgh on Saturday night. For the Chicago Bears, they welcome in a seven-player class to add to a roster that won the NFC North a year ago.

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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.

Colin Cowherd News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Colin Cowherd discusses why the Chicago Bears not drafting a defensive end is a good thing

The Chicago Bears raised some eyebrows with their decisions in the 2026 NFL Draft. While they had a major need for an edge rusher, the team failed to draft one.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

NFC Notes: Jonathan Greenard, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked why the team opted not to select any pass rushers in the draft this past weekend, noting that they are comfortable with who they already have on the roster, given that he believes they will have better coaching.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27

Way-Too-Early Bears 2027 Mock Draft - And Why it Already Matters

The 2026 NFL draft is over, and most draft analysts are happy to see it go. This was a class largely devoid of top-tier talent, and there didn't seem to be much difference between players taken at 20th overall and 100th overall.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Chicago Bears can thank NFC North rival for Dillion Thieneman

The Chicago Bears were in an awkward position during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. They were picking 25th overall after winning the NFC North in 2025, which meant they had to wait a while until their turn.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson explains why 2026 team is better

There is a new debate surrounding the Chicago Bears following the 2026 NFL Draft. Did the Bears get better than they were last year? Chicago lost several key pieces from the team that won the NFC North championship and defeated the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / EasySportz / April 27

NFL Expert Grades Chicago Bears on 2026 Draft Class

CHICAGO — The EasySportz NFL expert released team-by-team draft grades for all 32 clubs, with the Chicago Bears earning a solid B for a steady 2026 class that prioritized balance over flash.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Former Chicago Bears RB makes UFL history over weekend

Former Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler became a fan favorite during the team’s appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” a few years back. His story was one that captured the hearts of Bears fans after he earned a spot in training camp as an undrafted rookie.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Low-cost free agents the Chicago Bears can still look to bring in to round out the 90-man roster after the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears’ roster sits at 85 players following the seven player draft class and the 12 UDFA signings, here are some low-cost free agents the team can consider bringing on to the 90-man roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27

Post-Draft NFC North Power Rankings: First-Round Steal Keeps Bears in Control of Division

With the 2026 NFL draft concluded, every NFL roster is just about set. There'll be some minor changes over the summer, additions and subtractions made at the fringes of the depth chart, but I think now we have a pretty good idea of what each team is going to look like in September.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27

3 Free Agent Bears Can Still Sign to Make Up For 2026 NFL Draft Blunders

As the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft came and went, Chicago Bears fans were dismayed at the approach. The expectation was that the Bears would address

Ben Johnson News / Total Apex Sports / April 27

Chicago Bears Ben Johnson Raves About 2nd-Round Pick Logan Jones

When starting center Drew Dalman announced his surprise retirement this offseason, the Chicago Bears suddenly had a glaring hole in the middle of their offensive line.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Risky prospects with sky-high ceilings who could make or break the Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft class

The Chicago Bears made some questionable selections during the 2026 NFL Draft but the vision for those controversial picks can make sense after hearing from general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Chicago Bears urged to sign 7x Pro Bowl pass rusher after ignoring position in 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a plethora of needs they had to address. Among these was their secondary, and they spent their first round pick on Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27

7 winners and losers from the Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft, including a former fifth-round pick with a clear path to a starting job

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft class will send a ripple effect throughout the entire roster going into the 2026 season, but some players got an added sense of security after this past weekend.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 27

Bears Late-Round Draft Picks and UDFAs Who Have Best Shot to Make the Roster

With the dust having settled from the 2026 NFL Draft, it's now time to take a deeper dive into the Chicago Bears' class until we see the group on the practice field for the first time at rookie minicamp.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Chicago Bears are putting serious faith in returning players to fix glaring roster flaws after the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears had a solid weekend during the 2026 NFL Draft but the process was not anything the fanbase expected to see from general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson, leading to some major questions.

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.

Colston Loveland News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 26

NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Blake Miller, Dillon Thieneman, Bears, Lions

Bears TE Colston Loveland enters his second year after a strong rookie campaign that finished with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns. Loveland is ready for a larger role in 2026 and believes Chicago has enough offensive weapons to remain successful. “I think we’ve got weapons all over,” Loveland said, via NFL.com.

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.

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