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On YouTubeChicago 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.
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.
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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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