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3 sneaky trade candidates for Bears entering 2026 season

The Chicago Bears have reached an intriguing stage in their rebuild. After spending the last few offseasons aggressively accumulating talent around franchise quarterback Caleb Williams, the conversation has shifted from acquiring players to maximizing roster value.

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Bold Predictions For Chicago Bears' Defense During 2026 NFL Season

On Tuesday, we made bold predictions about the Chicago Bears' offense going into the 2026 season. While their defensive ceiling might not be as high as it is on offense, they still have a few blue-chip pieces on that side.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to engagement announcement

Amon-Ra St. Brown announced some big personal news on his Instagram account on Tuesday. The Detroit Lions wide receiver made a joint post with his now-fiancée, Brooklyn Adams, announcing their engagement.

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears Top 26 of 2026: Kyle Monangai Has Golden Opportunity to Seize Chicago's backfield

One of the biggest surprises of the Chicago Bears' 2025 season was the rapid ascension of seventh-round pick, Kyle Monangai. The rookie running back wasn't expected to do much, if anything, because of his draft placement.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears' Bright Future on Offense Confirmed on List of Top 25 Players Under 25

The Chicago Bears have a bright future on the offense and that was confirmed in a list of the top 25 players aged 25 and under. The list was compiled by CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan and both Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland made the cut.

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bears have ‘terrifying’ threat on offense

The Chicago Bears shouldn’t miss a beat after trading DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills this offseason. In years past, the Bears giving up a WR1 would have been a crushing loss for the offense.

Chicago Bears News / Total Pro Sports / July 8

Eagles’ Fan-Favorite Reporter Who Lost Her Job Finds New NFL Gig That Has Everyone Excited

Devan Kaney announced her new role as Bears reporter for Fox 32 in Chicago. The move comes months after her unexpected exit from WIP’s Eagles sideline reporting position.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bears’ Colston Loveland reveals celebrity look-alike and it’s perfect

Colston Loveland made a lot of noise in his rookie season with the Chicago Bears. The tight end proved that he deserved his No. 10 selection last year, establishing himself as one of the best players in his class.

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7 High-Profile Chicago Bears Who Could Get Cut During the 2027 NFL Offseason

The Chicago Bears didn't have much financial flexibility this year, which led to what was ultimately an OK but not great offseason. Things could be very

Jaylon Johnson News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Bears' Jaylon Johnson not ranked among league's best corners, but won't for long

NFL executives, coaches, scouts, and otherwise helped rank the top cornerbacks in the league ahead of the 2026 season. After an injury-riddled season where he only played seven games, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson does not find himself on that list.

Coby Bryant News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Coby Bryant makes announcement away from Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is giving back to his community. The 27-year-old announced the Bryant Football Showcase. It is set for July 10 at Buddy LaRosa Stadium in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. The camp splits into two age groups: 6-12 and 13-18.

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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.

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‘Sky is limit’ for Bears’ breakout candidate who has fantasy managers salivating

Following the high-profile trade of DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, the Chicago Bears have expressed complete confidence in wide receiver Luther Burden III.

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NFL’s latest Montez Sweat snub could push the Bears star to answer Chicago’s biggest question heading into 2026

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat cracked the NFL’s Top-100 list but was left off ESPN’s Top-10 edge rusher rankings, a sign that there’s more he can look to show in 2026.

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Dillon Thieneman News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman’s sister stuns in red bikini on 4th of July

Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman’s sister Kiera is already becoming a favorite in the Windy City. The 21-year-old Purdue University student announced herself to the football world at the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / July 8

Chicago Bears: 3 Trade And Free Agent Moves To Make Before Training Camp

After winning the NFC North and making a trip to the playoffs, the Chicago Bears are not satisfied. With training camp around the corner, now is the best time for the team to make moves and bring in players so they can get acclimated.

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Proposed Bears Trade Package for Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Would Be No-Brainer for Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears fans would love to see the team pull off a trade for Arizona Cardinals veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat. But what exactly would it take to land him?

Tyrique Stevenson News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bears players rally behind Tyrique Stevenson after big personal news

Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson did not have the best season in 2025. After establishing himself as a key part of the team’s secondary in his first two years with the team, the 25-year-old faced numerous issues in Year 3.

Caleb Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7

NFC Notes: Javon Hargrave, Kevin O’Connell, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears QB Caleb Williams says that he isn’t too concerned about the numbers and notes that his lower completion percentage could be a result of his willingness to get rid of the ball when necessary.

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Exploring Greatest Unknowns for the 2026 Chicago Bears Season

Teams, fans and media spend an NFL offseason trying to analyze, collate, and make conclusions about change coming for the next season. Pretty much everything

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

Bears and Ryan Poles Poised to Benefit From a Collapsing NFC North

GM Ryan Poles often receives extensive criticism for his inability to focus properly on Chicago Bears pass rush issues. Poles also gets his share of criticism for a run defense among the league's worst over the past two years after they had been best in the NFL in 2023.