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Bears on verge of committing to NW Indiana stadium

The Chicago Bears are willing to commit $2 billion to a stadium project near Wolf Lake in Northwest Indiana after failing to gain traction with new construction projects in Illinois.

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Bears Promote Executive Jeff King To Assistant GM

The Chicago Bears announced they have promoted director of player personnel Jeff King to be their new assistant general manager, per Ian Rapoport. He fills the role vacated by Ian Cunningham, who was hired as the Falcons’ new GM. King interviewed for the Chargers’ general manager job in 2024 before they landed on Joe Hortiz.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / February 19

Are the Chicago Bears Preparing To Leave Illinois For Indiana?

We’ve all heard franchise relocation rumors before. They usually amount to about as much as a screen door on a submarine, but this is different. The Chicago Bears, an NFL franchise with roots in Illinois deeper than a deep dish, are packing up and heading to Indiana.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 19

Bears set for ‘most meaningful step forward’ to new stadium in Indiana

The Chicago Bears made the playoffs this season for the first time since 2020. They have a star quarterback, a proven coach, and Super Bowl aspirations for the immediate future.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Bears are on the verge of making a massive announcement that fans will hate, and Illinois has no one to blame but themselves

As expected, the Chicago Bears stadium updates are nearing the finish line with the final decision expected to be announced in the coming days on where the new stadium will be located for the future of the organization.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / February 19

Chicago Bears respond to statement from Indiana Governor about potential relocation

The Chicago Bears released a team statement on an important development in the search for a new stadium location, as major developments occurred in the state legislatures of both Illinois and Indiana on Thursday morning.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19

More Signs Emerge That Bears' New Stadium Will be in Indiana

If you're one of the millions of Chicago Bears fans who are hoping that the team remains in Illinois, Thursday morning's news from the Illinois state legislature will come like a gut punch.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19

Chicago Bears' Former Nemesis is Firmly Aboard the Caleb Williams Future MVP Bandwagon

Caleb Williams is one of the league's hottest MVP candidates for the 2026 NFL season. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Harry Douglas both predicted that he would win the award.

Jonathan Owens News / ChiCitySports / February 19

Chicago Bears’ Jonathan Owens stops crime thanks to TikTok

While visiting the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens proved that his instincts extend off the field. He made another big play—this time stopping a would-be thief.

Maxx Crosby News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19

Bears Insider's View on Possible Maxx Crosby Trade Douses the Flame

Another day of wild, unfounded speculation about Maxx Crosby coming to the Bears for no reason other than a podcast he did with Caleb Williams had a realistic and expected disappointing conclusion for the fans who had been frothing at the mouth over about 48 hours.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Maxx Crosby News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 18

The Reported Compensation For a Maxx Crosby Trade Would Be a Hard No For the Bears

First off, Maxx Crosby is an undeniably elite player. He's one of the league's premier pass-rushers and is on a Hall of Fame trajectory. It should require a haul to land him via a trade.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 18

Potential Chicago Bears cap casualty D’Andre Swift makes strong sales pitch

The Chicago Bears‘ offense became a running back by committee approach the longer last season went on, in head coach Ben Johnson’s first at the helm. Veteran D’Andre Swift and emergent seventh-round rookie running back D’Andre Swift combined to power Chicago’s ground game to finish third in the league, while averaging 144.5 rushing yards per game.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 18

Chicago Bears’ dream offseason move would clear major cap space

The Chicago Bears‘ offseason might be about addition by subtraction this year, rather than the marquee signings and trades that defined GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson’s first offseason together last spring.

Maxx Crosby News / ChiCitySports / February 18

Chicago Bears just found out Raiders’ inside Maxx Crosby asking price

The Chicago Bears are expected to go shopping at the top of the market for pass rush help, aiming to significantly upgrade a critical position of need on coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals What He Actually Eats During NFL Offseason

Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs last season, succumbing only to Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams in overtime. An 11-6 regular season record preceded that postseason run, as Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 passing touchdowns, with a completion rate of 57.8%.

Kiran Amegadjie News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 18

ESPN Names Former Bears' 3rd-Round Pick Who Could Benefit From a Fresh Start in 2026

When ESPN recently identified Kiran Amegadjie as a player who could benefit from a fresh start, it wasn't exactly shocking. In fact, it lines up with where the former third-round pick is at this point in his career.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 18

Conversation between Williams, Crosby reportedly 'making waves'

Conversation between Bears' Caleb Williams, Raiders' Maxx Crosby reportedly 'making waves'

Crosby has been the subject of renewed trade rumors ever since it was revealed that he was "not happy" about being shut down before the end of the 2025 season because of a lingering knee injury.

QB Caleb Williams sets massive goal for 2026 Bears

Door reportedly open for surprising ending to Raiders, Maxx Crosby saga

Raiders receive reality check about reported asking price for Maxx Crosby

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Ben Johnson News / The Spun / February 18

Ben Johnson Adds One Of His Former Players To Bears' Coaching Staff

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are adding a former wide receiver to their staff for the 2026 season. After leading the Bears to an 11-6 record and appearance in the divisional round, Johnson lost running backs coach Eric Bieniemy to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 18

QB Caleb Williams sets massive goal for 2026 Bears

Williams was responsible for seven comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 of this past campaign through Chicago's wild-card playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Bears' D'Andre Swift makes feelings on future clear amid career uncertainty

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Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

D’Andre Swift Speaks on Potential Bears Release

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, but it may not be enough to save his job. Following a disappointing first campaign with the Bears, the former second-round pick thrived under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 18

ESPN is ready for the Bears to quit on a disappointing third-round pick — why it makes sense but also doesn't at the same time

As soon as head coach Ben Johnson arrived to the Chicago Bears, the first order of business was upgrading the offensive line to further protect quarterback Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 18

Bears linked to a free agent that ended Chicago's postseason run, but here's why other options make more sense as a potential fit

The Chicago Bears have an obvious need at the safety position, with literally zero players under contract at the position going into the 2026 season. The front office needs to restock that room and likely will bring in at least three players to do so between free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17