Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tremaine Edmunds News / Gridiron Heroics / March 6

Bears Open Up $15 Million in Cap Space With Latest Move

The Chicago Bears made a significant roster move this week by releasing veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. The decision creates approximately $15 million in salary cap space as the organization continues shaping its roster ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Ryan Poles makes another trade acquisition ahead of free agency to add a veteran player to the Bears' offensive line

Nearly one year to the date that Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles made a splash to acquire left guard Joe Thuney, the Bears are making another trade to bring a veteran offensive linemen to Chicago at a major position of need.

Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

Ranking the Chicago Bears Most Realistic Free Agent Safety Targets

The free agent safety market got a bit lighter today with Rams safety Kam Curl signing a deal that will keep him in LA through the 2028 NFL season. The

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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.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6

Analyzing the Bears' trade for center Garrett Bradbury

Garrett Bradbury is heading back to the NFC North.

Bears to release two-time Pro Bowler

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NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Bears linked to yet another major trade with Buffalo Bills

The Chicago Bears completed a blockbuster trade with the Buffalo Bills earlier this week, sending wide receiver D.J. Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-rounder.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

One Pending Free Agent the Bears Must Re-Sign and One They Shouldn't

For the first time in many years, the Chicago Bears face a free agency period in which they must figure out how to keep most of their players. Propelled by Caleb Williams' breakout season in 2025, the Bears won the NFC North division title and even pulled off a miraculous Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

One Free Agent the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Sign

Despite Drew Dalman's shocking retirement earlier this week, the top need for the Chicago Bears in free agency this year remains the defensive line. That position group is simply nowhere near good enough to propel the Bears back to a Super Bowl berth.

Maxx Crosby News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

Chicago Bears Receive Disappointing Update As Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Heat Up

Trade rumors linking the Chicago Bears to star pass rusher Maxx Crosby continue to circulate. But the latest update is not good news for Chicago fans. The Bears looked into a possible trade for the Las Vegas Raiders defender.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Former Chicago Bears head coach lands with NFC team

The Chicago Bears ushered in the Ben Johnson era last offseason and so far it’s worked out great for the franchise. Johnson helped lead the Bears to the NFC North title and a playoff win over the Green Bay Packers in just his first season.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / March 6

Chicago Bears: Suddenly Linked to Pro Bowl Left Tackle

The Chicago Bears desperately need to address the left tackle position this offseason, as offensive line coach Dan Roushar indicated at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team may not have its franchise blindside blocker on the roster.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

Ranking Every Chicago Bears Free Agent by Importance of Re-Signing

The Bears are heavily into the process of putting their own roster in order prior to Monday's start of the so-called tampering period in free agency. With 22 remaining unrestricted free agents, two restricted free agents, and limited cash available, there will be tough decisions for coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

The Perfect Answer to the Bears Left Tackle Problem Just Hit the Open Market

Taylor Decker is the answer the Bears are looking for at left tackle. The 10-year veteran got released by the Lions today, and a reunion with his former offensive coordinator makes a lot of sense for both parties.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Latest development with an NFC North rival just put the ideal stopgap left tackle on the table for the Bears to sign in free agency

The Chicago Bears are going to have a lot of pressing needs to address next week when free agency opens with the most glaring being center, linebacker, safety, and adding an impact pass rusher.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

Four-Point Plan for the Chicago Bears’ Perfect Free Agency

The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL free agency period with a roster that could change quickly. General manager Ryan Poles has already made several significant moves, including trading DJ Moore and releasingTremaine Edmunds.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

How Kam Curl’s Contract Impacts Bears’ Kevin Byard III, Jaquan Brisker

It's been well-documented how much turnover the Bears will undergo this offseason. The 2026 Chicago Bears are going to look much different than the 2025 squad.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Bears: DJ Moore pens farewell to fans, takes parting shot at rival Packers

The Chicago Bears made arguably the biggest trade of the NFL off-season thus far, sending DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. In doing so, they cleared millions of dollars in cap space, which will allow them to address multiple needs in free agency.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Bears victim of misreport on star center

The center position wasn’t supposed to be a hot button issue for the Chicago Bears entering the offseason. The Bears appeared to fix the position for the long term when the team signed center Drew Dalman to a four-year deal in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Bills still have plenty to address after addition of WR DJ Moore

Buffalo still has other cracks that one receiver cannot fix to make this team a Super Bowl contender.

Bills reportedly eyeing another star WR after DJ Moore trade agreement

Reported DJ Moore deal says all the wrong things about Bills GM Brandon Beane

Bills finally add WR in trade agreement with Bears, but is DJ Moore the right choice?

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D.J. Moore News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Tiering realistic free agent wide receiver options for the Bears to fill the obvious offensive need after trading away DJ Moore

The Chicago Bears made a major decision on Thursday when the team traded veteran wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, for an absolute steal in return.