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On YouTubeChicago 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.
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?
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.
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 / 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.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
One Thing the Bears Cannot Afford to Get Wrong in the NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears are entering the NFL Draft with momentum. After a great season and a playoff run, expectations are higher, and the margin for error is smaller.
Chicago Bears News / HITC / April 22
Bears call it competition at left tackle, corner, and safety but the stats say otherwise
While the Bears have talked a lot about adding competition to the roster, the play on the field hasn’t quite matched up with those intentions. Braxton Jones posted a 55.5 PFF grade in 2025 and ended up losing his spot in the lineup.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
Bears' Agility, Adaptability Makes Chicago Total Wild Card at No. 25 in NFL Draft
For any Chicago Bears fans thinking they have things figured out or are even close to having things figured out when it comes to what the team will do in the 2026 NFL Draft, don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 22
Bears Emerge as Contender to Land 25-TD Weapon for Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams have become a legitimate contender in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. After an impressive 2025 campaign, the sky is truly the limit for the team.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Bears’ Caleb Williams finally speaks on DJ Moore trade for first time
Recently, the Bills had a bittersweet reality of their recent roster changes, and they are reportedly “not happy” about missing out on the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading the 60th overall pick for DJ Moore.
Chicago Bears News / NFL Analysis Network / April 22
Bears talking about competition at left tackle, corner, and safety but the production says they are replacing starters
The Bears have talked about creating competition at multiple positions this offseason. The production from the players currently in those roles tells a different story.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 22
Five players the Bears could trade during the 2026 NFL Draft if the price is right, including two players that got recent support
The Chicago Bears could look to make some deals later this week during the 2026 NFL Draft and could even move some players off the roster for more draft picks if the price is right.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
Chicago Bears NFL Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Round
The 2026 NFL Draft is now only one day away. What better time for a big board? This year's class sets up pretty well for the Bears, as they have a few glaring needs along their defensive line and at the safety position.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Bears Should Make Aggressive Trade Up for Defensive Star
The 2026 NFL draft is nearly upon us, and that means it's time for one final mock draft for the Chicago Bears. I sent the Bears a defensive overhaul in my most recent seven-round mock draft, but I did not project any trades.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren 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.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 22
NFL scouts are split on the top DT in the 2026 NFL Draft — why the Bears should take a close look at their assessments on two options
The Chicago Bears have a glaring long-term need in the interior of the team’s defensive line and two 2026 NFL Draft prospects stand out as potential options for the team to consider drafting.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
Bears NFL Draft Rumors: What’s Real, What’s Smoke, and What to Watch
Barring a trade out of the first round, the Chicago Bears will finally be on the clock in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft when the three-day event begins on Thursday.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22
NFL Insider Finds Reason to Suspect Bears Would Make a Big Trade Up
The assumption with the Bears in a draft is they're always looking to move back for picks. GM Ryan Poles has done it more often than he has moved up, but SI.com's insider Albert Breer suggests a possible scenario where the Bears would be willing to give up a pick to climb all the way from No.
Tyrique Stevenson News / ChiCitySports / April 21
Chicago Bears get honest with Tyrique Stevenson before draft
The Chicago Bears don’t have too big of a need at cornerback before the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bears are hoping Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson will return to full health for the upcoming season.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21
What Illinois might do to keep Bears from building new stadium in Indiana
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Chicago Bears have been focusing on how to improve their roster. However, the team is also in the midst of longwinded search to find their new stadium.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Three final bold predictions for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft as Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson work to finalize draft plans
The 2026 NFL Draft is just two days away from kicking off in Pittsburgh and the Chicago Bears remain one of the most uncertain teams to predict with Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson leading the draft room.
Chicago Bears 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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