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Bears Landing Dillon Thienemen in NFL Draft Puts Ryan Poles a Step Above the Rest

While there are certainly valid complaints with the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class, their first-round selection of Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman doesn't qualify as one of them and general manager Ryan Poles deserves a ton of credit for it.

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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.

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.

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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?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Recent draft mistake headlines the list of Bears players in trouble of losing a roster spot following the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears added seven new players to the roster during the 2026 NFL Draft and then added a slew of undrafted free agents to help create more competition on the roster.

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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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 28

Unlike Their Draft Class, Bears Leave No Doubt About Quality of UDFA Signings

After the Chicago Bears navigated what was a polarizing 2026 NFL Draft, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson look to have themselves a strong undrafted free-agent group.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 28

Chicago Bears hosting six-touchdown wide receiver for visit, report says

The Chicago Bears continue to leave no stone unturned looking to upgrade the receiving corps around ascending quarterback Caleb Williams, as he enters his third season since being chosen No.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 28

Why the Next Bears Kyle Monangai Story Could Come From Undrafted Ranks

Using GM Ryan Poles' logic, and presumably that of coach Ben Johnson, the Bears' most important undrafted free agent acquisition could be a running back.

Dennis Allen News / Total Apex Sports / April 28

Chicago Bears Urged To Reunite 3-Time All-Pro With DC Dennis Allen

The Chicago Bears left the 2026 NFL Draft with a few glaring holes on their roster, and none stand out more than the edge rusher position. Despite entering the offseason with a clear mandate to get after opposing quarterbacks, general manager Ryan Poles completely bypassed the position during the draft.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Bears rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest Year 1 impact

The Chicago Bears have done quite well for themselves when it comes to adding talent through the draft in recent years. Last year, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden were selected to bolster Chicago’s offense.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 28

Complete Bears Offseason Guide: Draft Picks, Free Agents, and What Comes Next

The 2026 NFL Draft has now passed and it's time to look ahead to the rest of the offseason for the Chicago Bears. Chicago has navigated both free agency and the draft and what you see with the current roster is likely what you're going to get come Week 1.

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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 / A to Z Sports / April 28

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Bears bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft looking to continue building out head coach Ben Johnson’s vision. They left the event with seven new players they hope will keep the franchise in the playoffs.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 28

Ranking the Bears' Top 6 UDFAs With the Best Odds to Make the Roster

The Bears forged their own path in the 2026 NFL Draft. The first round couldn't have gone much better for Chicago, as they landed a potential steal with the 25th pick in Dillon Thieneman.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 28

Chicago Bears' biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has become one of the most exciting spectacles on the NFL calendar. Well, unless you're a player whose standing on the roster just got threatened with your team's most recent additions, anyway.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

1 Bears undrafted free agent who will make 2026 roster

The Chicago Bears added seven players in their 2026 NFL Draft class. But once the event was over, Chicago brought in even more talent. As of this writing, the Bears have signed 10 undrafted free agents and invited another three to minicamp, via Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 28

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / April 28

One Veteran Free Agent the Chicago Bears Must Sign In the Aftermath of the Draft

Have you heard the Bears didn't address their most glaring weakness in the 2026 NFL Draft, or have you been living under a rock? If the latter is the case, then I'm sorry to inform you that Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, whom they selected in the sixth round.