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Why the Bears' Salary Cap Situation isn't Nearly as Bad as it Seems

For the last three years of Ryan Poles' tenure as general manager of the Chicago Bears, the team was flush with cash at the start of free agency, often ranking at the top of the league for salary cap space.

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Colin Cowherd Takes a Bold Stance on Bears in 2026 NFL Rankings

Outside of the city of Chicago, not many people were buying what the Bears were selling last offseason. Everything looked good on paper. Caleb Williams was a young quarterback with limitless potential, and the Bears' hiring of Ben Johnson as their next head coach signaled a turning point for this snakebitten franchise.

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Bears Free Agent Profile: Kevin Byard III is shaping out to be the easiest decision for Chicago to make

The NFL free agency window is getting closer and closer and the Chicago Bears are set to be an exciting team to watch when the madness begins. Before it gets to that point, the Bears have to first weigh the pros and cons of re-signing the 22 players set to become unrestricted free agents.

NFL News / HITC / February 12

NBA Celebrity Three-Point Contest participants revealed, featuring Caleb Williams and Druski

The NBA has unveiled the confirmed lineup for its Celebrity Three-Point Contest ahead of All-Star Weekend. The competition will be staged Friday at NBA Crossover in Los Angeles as part of the league’s annual three-day celebration.

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Why Bears coach Ben Johnson says Colston Loveland isn't just a 'one-trick pony'

First-round pick Colston Loveland was everything Chicago could have asked for and more in his rookie season.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Braxton Jones News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 11

Bears Could Be Better Braxton Jones Landing Spot Than Analyst's Pick

As much as the emphasis for this Bears offseason appears it must be on defense, there is one major offensive flaw that could easily reach the top of their list for correction when Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles begin signing free agents or drafting.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams 2026 MVP news emerges

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is already drawing major attention ahead of the 2026 NFL season. After a breakout 2025 campaign, expectations for Williams have grown significantly.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 11

NFL.com's Latest Ranking Says Something Big About the Bears' Future

The Chicago Bears didn't climb from last place in the NFC North to division champions in 2025 by accident. According to NFL.com, they did it in large part because of the league's most impactful rookie class.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 11

ESPN Analyst Just Made a Massive Prediction About the Chicago Bears' 2026 Season

The confetti has barely settled from Super Bowl XL, and already the Chicago Bears are being penciled into next year's Lombardi matchup. And it's not just as a feel-good playoff team.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Chicago Bears predicted to sign game changing edge rusher in 2026 NFL free agency

With free agency being just around the corner for the NFL, the Chicago Bears will be looking to fill some much needed holes for their defensive front. Despite having an incredible 2025 season, Chicago has a lot to improve on.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / February 11

Iowa lawmakers propose bill in effort to lure NFL's Bears

A new wrinkle has emerged in the Chicago Bears stadium saga as Iowa lawmakers try to position the state as a landing spot if the franchise's long-running search for a new home drifts beyond Illinois and Indiana.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Chicago Bears could steal Packers starter in free agency

On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers hired former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy to become their quarterbacks coach. It was just a little twist in a rivalry that heated up in 2025 between the two NFC North teams.

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Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Latest ranking proves Chicago Bears are Super Bowl contenders in 2026

Caleb Williams was the catalyst for a Chicago Bears revival in 2025. Williams guided a franchise-record six comeback victories, was the driving force behind

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Caleb Williams Move Announced After Second Bears Season

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears started the NFL playoffs with a bang, defeating Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in the wild card run. But the Bears' postseason run came to an end in the divisional round, falling to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 20-17.

Miles Boykin News / Pro Football Rumors / February 11

WR Miles Boykin Retires

Roughly eight years after entering the NFL, Miles Boykin will turn his attention elsewhere. The veteran wideout announced his retirement on Instagram Wednesday.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Packers Promoting former Chicago Bears coach amid intensifying rivalry

It’s safe to say that there is no love lost between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers these days. Not only did the Bears win two of three matchups

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 11

Bears GM Ryan Poles Adds Another Victory Lap to the Stack for 2025

For the better part of three years, Bears GM Ryan Poles had been a target on social media for Bears fans more than the subject for praise. Finally, with the pairing of coach Ben Johnson and Poles at the top of the Bears' ticket so to speak, the Bears are getting a little more respect league-wide for their ability to assess drafts.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 11

Former Chicago Bears draft pick projected to cash in elsewhere in free agency

The Chicago Bears‘ offensive line overhaul last offseason was a defining feature of the 2025 NFC North Champions. After trading for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney and veteran guard Jonah Jackson, the Bears went shopping at the top of the market, signing center Drew Dalman.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Bears can clear tons of cap space this offseason, but it includes some risks not worth gambling on

The Chicago Bears enter into the offseason $5.3 million over the updated salary cap projections according to Over The Cap and will need to do some in-house maintenance until the team can even think about re-signing pending free agent or adding any external players.

Miles Boykin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11