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Chicago Bears Urged to Trade Up in 2026 NFL Draft, and Ryan Poles Should Listen

The 2026 NFL draft is less than 10 days away, and the Chicago Bears likely have their draft strategy solidified by now. General manager Ryan Poles will have his big board assembled and probably has a pretty good idea of whether the players he likes the most will be available when he's on the clock next week with the No.

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Is Caleb Williams Destined for Madden NFL ‘27?

In one of the more magical seasons that the NFL had ever seen, the Chicago Bears stunned the football community by taking the NFC North and advancing to the postseason.

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The Best Second-Round Gems in Chicago Bears History (And How They Were Found)

The NFL Draft is quite the crap shoot. While each draft varies, teams usually hit on roughly 50% of their first round picks. That percentage drops to roughly 30-33% for players selected in the second round.

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NFL insider hints at a positional run that could heavily impact the Chicago Bears’ plans in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have done their homework on some of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft class and might not have a chance to land an ideal option with the 25th overall pick depending on how the board shakes out.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Four Blockbuster Trades the Chicago Bears Must Consider at the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears are not yet in a position where they have to go all-in on winning a Super Bowl this year, but after a miraculous Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers last year, the time has come to start making some big, short-term moves to boost their odds.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 14

ESPN doubles down on the idea the Bears could get aggressive in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft because of a division rival

The Chicago Bears are armed with four Top-100 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and could look to get aggressive in the first-round by moving up from the 25th overall pick.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 14

Where Bears Could Find Long-Term Drew Dalman Replacement in 2026 NFL Draft

As if the Chicago Bears didn't have enough to worry about along the offensive line after the Ozzy Trapilo injury, they were thrown another curveball when Drew Dalman retired.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 13

Bears Stat Disproves Common Claim About Chicago's Successful 2025 season

While the Chicago Bears were on their run to the playoffs in 2025, there was a narrative out there that they were not beating good teams, which had detractors calling Caleb Williams and Co.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 13

Bears 2026 NFL Draft Prediction Offers Up Controversial But Not Impossible Pick

The Chicago Bears could use more help at the cornerback position in the 2026 NFL Draft, we're just not sure they need it bad enough to utilize a first-round pick on the position.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Four teams could easily screw over Chicago’s plans in the 2026 NFL Draft while the Bears continue keeping intentions a mystery

Which position the Chicago Bears target with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is still heavily debated but four teams picking above them could heavily impact the team’s plans in the first-round.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 13

The Greatest First-Round Picks in Chicago Bears History—The Ones Who Changed Everything

The Greatest First-Round Picks in [Team Name] History -- The Ones Who Changed Everythin Every team gets a first-round draft pick unless they trade it away for someone, the way the Bears did with Khalil Mack.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 13

College coach breaks down hidden gem offensive lineman that has caught the Chicago Bears’ attention ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have done more pre-draft work on centers than any other position ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and one college coach breaks down why one could be a hidden gem.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Bears 2026 NFL Draft Matchmaker: Top prospects who would be the perfect fit for Chicago’s coaching staff blueprint

The Chicago Bears have clear player types when it comes to various coaches on the staff, so let’s link some prospects as perfect fits for the team in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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One Trade Up and Trade Down Scenario for Bears in First Round of 2026 NFL Draft

When it comes to the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears, there are a slew of possibilities. As we've seen in the past, general manager Ryan Poles isn't afraid to make trades, especially when it comes to trading back, which he has done several times during his tenure.

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What Are the Bears' Odds of Finding a Quality Offensive Tackle in Round 1?

This is my fifth and final position evaluation that I will be analyzing ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. I wanted to cover each of the positions that I could see the Bears targeting in the first round.

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Bears 3-Round Mock Draft: Chicago Takes a Big Swing With Trade-Up, Defensive Gains

The Chicago Bears are entering an exciting window as they look to turn their talented roster into a true contender. With a promising offense already in place, this three-round mock draft focuses on building a defense that is just as ready to compete.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Bears 7-Round 2026 Mock Draft: Chicago goes with a surprise position in the first-round with a new take on the best player available plan

The Chicago Bears continue to be a hard team to predict with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and the team’s BPA approach means we can’t rule out any position as an option.

Ben Johnson News / Football Analysis / April 13

Ben Johnson Ends Bears’ 15-Year Playoff Drought—Lions Collapse 6 Games Without Him

When Ben Johnson walked out of Allen Park and into Halas Hall on January 21, 2025, he didn’t just change jobs. He rearranged the entire NFC North. For three years in Detroit, Johnson had built the most efficient offense in football — a motion-heavy, misdirection-laced machine that had just gone 15-2 and scored a franchise-record 564 points.