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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 3
'Dream Scenario' for Bears in First Round of NFL Draft Could Result in Nightmare
When it comes to how things will shake out for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft, there are countless scenarios. Putting aside a trade up or down, Chicago could address one of their biggest needs, a list that includes linebacker, defensive tackle, edge rusher and safety.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / April 3
Chicago Bears: NFL Execs Point Out Glaring Weakness For NFC North Champs
Every successful football team builds its foundation in the trenches. For the Chicago Bears, the 2026 offseason has brought significant roster changes and substantial financial investments.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 3
Bears’ best player available approach could prevent Chicago from landing a top edge rusher — and Ryan Poles might be ok with that
The Chicago Bears have plenty of options to consider with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and passing on a top edge rusher might easily be something the team plans to do once again.
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 3
NFL Exec Points Out Big Chicago Bears Problems in 'Unfiltered' Review of Free Agency
The Chicago Bears went into offseason with clear priorities along the defensive line, both on the interior and along the edge. However, those needs remain unaddressed.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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 Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 3
Bears Full Depth Chart Projection: Starters, Position Battles, Roster Bubble
Free agency produces an incomplete picture of an NFL team's roster. The draft, and then a period after it when more free agents fill in roster spots, are yet to come.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 3
Former Packers Coach Jeff Hafley Throws Shade at Bears' Ben Johnson
The handshake heard around the world occurred moments after the Chicago Bears' triumphant Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers in January. Bears
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 3
This NFL draftee labeled as a draft fit for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are getting prepared to improve their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft. They were able to do so earlier in the offseason, but now they are looking for fits.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 3
NFL’s ‘Primary Executive’ Matt Ryan Destroys League’s Own Ruling—’He Is The G.M.’
Three men from Chicago walked into NFL headquarters in New York with one demand: give us what we earned. Bears owner George McCaskey, president Kevin Warren, and GM Ryan Poles flew to confront Commissioner Roger Goodell over two third-round compensatory draft picks the league stripped from them.
Myles Garrett News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 3
Chicago Bears' Dream Trade Scenario Gets New Life With Latest Browns Buzz
It has been a roller coaster year-plus for Cleveland Browns superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett. Garrett went from requesting a trade last year, to getting a huge extension to keep him in Cleveland, to now being the center of trade speculation once again this offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 3
Bears’ $5B Stadium Ultimatum Gives Illinois 60 Days Before Indiana Takes NFL’s Oldest Franchise
The Bears own 326 acres in Arlington Heights and have spent years planning a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use development anchored by an enclosed stadium of roughly 60,000 seats.
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.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 3
Caleb Williams sends two-word message to Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson
The partnership between Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams transformed the franchise during the 2025 season. Johnson joined the team in January 2025 and immediately focused on a tailored offensive system for the young quarterback.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 3
2 players Bears must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have finally reached clarity. They have their quarterback, a core, and a vision. Of course, with clarity comes pressure. As such, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t about searching anymore but about building correctly around what already works.
Coby Bryant News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
The Hidden Risk the Bears Signing Coby Bryant Creates
Coby Bryant brings to the Bears what coach Ben Johnson described during the owners meetings as the ability to be a "trained killer" on defense. The potential problem with Bryant is not his hitting or even coverage skills.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 2
Chicago Bears changed their mind on star wide receiver
The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 season with questions about how new head coach Ben Johnson would get the ball to all of his playmakers. With DJ Moore,
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
9 Things We Learned About the Chicago Bears at Owners Meetings
The NFL Annual League Meeting took place this week and the Chicago Bears had several representatives in attendance. The list of Bears who were there in Arizona included head coach Ben Johnson, general manager Ryan Poles, owner George McCaskey and president Kevin Warren.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Ben Johnson shares the biggest issue he had with the Bears defense and the team is already working diligently to fix it
The Chicago Bears defense struggled throughout the majority of the 2025 season in multiple key areas and the team has already made significant strides toward improving that side of the ball.
D.J. Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 2
Insiders believe Bears scored coup with Bills’ baffling DJ Moore trade price
The Buffalo Bills are willing to make some big moves to improve their Super Bowl odds. Buffalo replaced Sean McDermott with Joe Brady and pulled off a trade for wide receiver DJ Moore to start the offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
3 Free Agents Still Available Who Could Start for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears should still have their eyes on free agency as the team looks to shore up the roster, both before and after the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
Chicago Bears' Projected Starting Lineup After Free Agency
The Bears might not have made many big splashes through free agency. However, they added a few starters who will be in line for big roles on Sundays. I know some were upset that they didn't do more to address the weaknesses along the defensive line, but that was one unit I hoped they'd largely hit in the draft, anyway.
Roger Goodell News / Total Apex Sports / April 2
Chicago Bears Still Hounding Roger Goodell About Comp Picks In 2026 NFL Draft
Front-office transitions often bring unexpected complications to NFL franchises. For the Chicago Bears, a recent executive departure to the Atlanta Falcons triggered a high-stakes dispute over draft capital.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 2
The Bears' Most Underrated Free Agency Move Was Keeping One of Their Own
Unlike the 2025 NFL offseason, when the Chicago Bears swung a massive trade for Joe Thuney and made Drew Dalman one of the highest-paid centers in the NFL, the Bears did not make any huge free agency additions in 2026.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / April 1
Bears to make stadium decision soon with eye on '29 season
Chicago Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed optimism about an impending stadium decision one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the Bears were on the clock.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 1
Bears ‘In Communication’ With NFL Over Ian Cunningham Comp Picks
The NFL’s Rooney Rule, originally instituted in 2002 to expand opportunities for minority coaches, has expanded and evolved over the last two decades. Among the changes are the inclusion of top front office positions and a compensatory system that rewards teams who develop minority coaching or executive talent.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Sean McVay explains the most impressive part of Bears QB Caleb Williams' game
McVay, who experienced what Williams can do firsthand when facing the Bears in the NFC Divisional Round in January, waxed poetic about the face of another franchise at the NFL meetings on Monday.
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