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Early ESPN 2026 NFL Power Rankings Show How Far the Chicago Bears Have Really Come

Seeing the Chicago Bears land at No. 11 in ESPN's early 2026 NFL power rankings might not generate the same buzz as a top-five slotting, but it does say something important about where the franchise stands right now.

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A Rising Defender the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Study at Combine

The impact of Senior Bowl practices often alters the draft landscape. It did for Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema . It's also apparent the success of Super Bowl teams may have had an impact because both became apparent when Sikkema assessed who the Bears would pick at No.

Cole Kmet News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Bears' offseason solution with Cole Kmet is staring them right in the face by stealing a strategic approach from an AFC team

The Chicago Bears are going to start having to make some big decisions over the next few weeks and the time to do so is coming up faster than you think.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Key 2026 NFL Offseason Dates That Will Shape the Chicago Bears' Next Move

The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL offseason is stacked with pressure points that will shape how far this team can go next season. General manager Ryan Poles can't assume the team's wildly successful 2025 season will roll on without first making improvements to weaknesses that most of Bears Nation knows must be addressed.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

How many of the head coaches can you name from each Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000?

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Pending Super Bowl LX free agents that the Bears should target to overhaul the roster this offseason

With the Super Bowl and the 2025-26 NFL season officially wrapped up, all 32 teams can now dive headfirst into the offseason with the goal of overhauling their respective rosters in order to make a Super Bowl run of their own next season.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings Put Bears in Position for a Bigger Leap

The 2025 NFL season is officially in the books, which means the look ahead to 2026 has begun. And with it comes a new batch of post-Super Bowl 60 NFL Power Rankings, including one from Fox Sports that is both realistic and encouraging for the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears 2026 schedule news just got even more interesting

The 2025 Chicago Bears were the “cardiac Bears” because of the way they fought to comeback in the fourth quarter to win six games in the regular season and one against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Four Lessons for Bears from Patriots' Super Bowl Disaster

The noise around Super Bowl LX in the week leading up to the game felt more muted than it's been in recent years. The matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots had all the makings of a plodding, defensive showdown, and that's exactly what we got.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Bears may face a daunting challenge to open Ben Johnson's second season with the team after Super Bowl LX

And just like that, the 2025-26 NFL season has officially come to a close for all 32 teams with the Seattle Seahawks being the lone team standing with the Lombardi Trophy after taking down the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Former Bears wide receiver admits the obvious about what really went wrong during Chicago’s disappointing 2024 season

People have yet to truly appreciate the night and day difference between the season the Chicago Bears had in 2024 and the season the organization had in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

The Chicago Bears select this defensive lineman in the post-Super Bowl mock draft

The Chicago Bears are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory, but that does not mean they can afford to make lateral moves this offseason.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

What's Ahead for Chicago Bears as the Annual NFL Cycle Renews

It's often said there is no offseason for the Bears and other NFL teams but this is a fallacy. It lasts about six weeks between the end of minicamps and OTAs in June until the start of July training camps.

Velus Jones News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 8

Former Chicago Bears Draft Bust Leaves a Mark on Super Bowl LX

Former Bears receiver/running back Velus Jones of the Seahawks made a key play in the first half of the Super Bowl. He did what Bears fans saw him do numerous times in his two-plus seasons.

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The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 8

The Desired Coordinator Traits Ben Johnson Has With Press Taylor

Worrying about Press Taylor's impact on the Bears as their new offensive coordinator is like being concerned about the quality of the meal you'll have in a restaurant based on your waitress or bus boy.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 8

Chicago Bears Will Face the Defending Super Bowl Champion Again in 2026

Super Bowl Sunday has a way of looping back to the Chicago Bears, even though they haven't won one since 1985. For these Bears, Super Sunday is all about the 2026 season schedule.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 8

How Ben Johnson Is Wrong About Bears Starting All Over Again

The popular narrative for the Bears in 2026 is how they'll revert back to pre-Ben Johnson days or possibly fight simply to get above .500, chiefly because of the first-place schedule they'll play.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 8

Bears projected to land dynamic offensive weapon in new prediction

Entering the upcoming NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears are going to be a very intriguing team to keep an eye on. Over the last couple of years, Ryan Poles has put in a lot of work and has been very aggressive as he worked to get the Bears back into playoff contention.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 8

Brian Urlacher’s Take on Caleb Williams Says Everything About the Bears’ Future

When Brian Urlacher talks about a Chicago Bears quarterback with awe, Bears fans should listen closely. And after watching Caleb Williams develop during the 2025 season, Urlacher didn't hesitate to gush over the 2024 first overall pick.

Lamar Jackson News / ChiCitySports / February 8

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wanted Chicago Bears coach: Report

The Chicago Bears offense put the league on notice in 2025. Head coach Ben Johnson had the offense humming in his first year with Chicago. The Bears finished No.

Ryan Pace News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 8

Former Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace Is in the News Again

Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is once again on the outside of an NFL front office, this time after the Atlanta Falcons parted ways with him in a move that quietly closed another chapter of his post-Chicago career.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8

Bears Promote Press Taylor To Offensive Coordinator

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears have promoted passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator. He replaces former OC Declan Doyle, who Chicago allowed to leave in a lateral move to the Ravens because HC Ben Johnson is the play-caller for the Bears. He’s the younger brother of Bengals HC Zac Taylor.