Remember the megaproject bill to help make the Bears stadium project in Arlington Heights reality? It seems the state legislature doesn't, because the bill hasn't yet passed the House even after it had passed out committee in February, and the Senate must still approve it thereafter.
The NFL offseason forces players to make difficult career decisions, especially when bouncing back from professional setbacks. For Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones, this spring presented a significant crossroads.
Bears GM Ryan Poles had just completed his selection of tight end Colston Loveland last year and fielded questions about his thinking in Round 1 . "We felt confident with the way that it was going to play out," Poles said.
Question about how well motivated the Bears can be in Ben Johnson's second season seem rather short sighted. It's easier for players to be motivated in the first year with new coaches because they must prove themselves.
The Bears have had a mixed bag when it comes to their draft hauls over the previous decade. Their former general manager, Ryan Pace, mortgaged the future multiple times during his tenure, leaving them with minimal picks at their disposal.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are no longer “building” for the future; they are protecting a throne. After an 11-6 campaign and an NFC North title in 2025, General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson are aggressive in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears have some valuable assets they are ready to use during the 2026 NFL Draft. With the draft being exactly one month away, the team is figuring out what direction they want to go.
The pre-draft evaluation process is in full swing, and front offices are meticulously finalizing their prospect boards. For the Chicago Bears, fortifying the defensive line remains a major roster priority.
With the NFL draft just a month away, the Chicago Bears will have some tough decisions to make. The team will have to find a way to fill multiple holes at defense, including at defensive tackle, edge rush, and safety.
Bears GM Ryan Poles said that C Garrett Bradbury, who the team just traded for this off-season, has the ability to command the line and can help a young quarterback with protections.
A new addition has been signed, there is a championship setting to play in, and this could all take place under the big lights in a possible rematch for 2026.
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.
Caleb Williams is earning respect from the greatest of all time, Tom Brady. The Chicago Bears quarterback enters his third NFL season as one of the fastest-rising signal-callers in the league. The 24-year-old threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2025, setting a Bears franchise passing record.
The Chicago Bearsstill have some clear needs following the first two weeks of free agency, with two of the primary needs being an impact edge rusher and another starting safety to pair with Coby Bryant.
The Chicago Bears have been busy assembling their roster for the 2026 NFL season. Following the sudden retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman, they acquired Garrett Bradbury to replace him.
The annual NFL draft is always something of a guessing game, but the Chicago Bears have been lucky enough (or bad enough) in recent years to remove a lot of that guessing.
The first two weeks of the NFL’s free agency period is in the books and for the Chicago Bears, there are still some holes on he roster to address. With Chicago’s cap situation, they don’t have much to spend in terms of free agents.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are no longer “building for the future”—the future is here. After a 2025 season that saw the Windy City roar back into the elite conversation, GM Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson are looking to the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Mock Draft to push this roster over the top.
Chicago Bears veteran kicker Cairo Santos will have to make a big decision following the signing of Coby Bryant. The Bears signed the former Seattle Seahawks safety to a three-year, $40 million deal in NFL free agency. Santos earned his place as a starting kicker for the Bears late into the 2025 season.
CHICAGO — Forget the lovable losers. The Monsters of the Midway woke up. After an 11-6 finish and a thrilling Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers last January, the Chicago Bears 2026 free agency frenzy proves one thing: they want the Lombardi Trophy.
Kevin Byard is heading to the New England Patriots, but he left the Chicago Bears with nothing but love. The veteran safety entered free agency after two seasons with the Bears.
The Chicago Bears have taken steps to reshape their roster during the early stages of NFL free agency, but questions remain about the team’s overall progress.
NFL free agency is in its third week, but clubs in the NFC North have already made splashes. With that in mind, here's a look at each team's best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.
The 2026 NFL Draft is one month away and the Chicago Bears will be banking heavily on the upcoming rookie class to get the team over the hump after a modest two weeks of free agency.
he atmosphere surrounding the Chicago Bears has shifted from cautious optimism to a full-blown roar of expectation. Under GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson, the Midway is no longer a place where dreams go to die.
Instead of serving for the player body as a whole, Tretter's election feels like a small group trying to benefit one of their own at the sake of progress. If this is the NFLPA at work, then maybe it's broken.