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Why the Bears Were Right Not to Outbid Ravens in Maxx Crosby Trade

The NFL world was rocked by a blockbuster deal late on Saturday night, and I'm not talking about the Chicago Bears' trade for center Garrett Bradbury. ESPN's Adam Schefter first broke the news on X that the Las Vegas Raiders were sending five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens.

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Chicago Bears: likely landing spot for Tremaine Edmunds revealed after release

The Chicago Bears had quite the busy day on Thursday. First, they traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills for a second round pick. This move freed up millions of dollars in salary cap space that the team can use to address other needs on their roster.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 7

The 4 Most Logical Options For the Bears After Missing Out on Maxx Crosby

Welp, that was a lot of fun while it lasted. Maxx Crosby is headed to the Ravens, who shipped two first-round picks for the five-time Pro Bowler this afternoon.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

Garrett Bradbury Is Joe Thuney's Guy But Can New Bears Center Block?

At first glance, the Bears came away with another huge win with their trade for center Garrett Bradbury. How could you go wrong with Joe Thuney's college roommate for North Carolina State road games coming on board to replace retired center Drew Dalman ?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 6

NFL Rumors: Insider predicts Chicago Bears to make big free agent signing

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears had the task of freeing up cap space ahead of the new league year next week. Over the past few days, they were able to free up $44 million to earn them about $32 million in cap space.

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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 / Yardbarker / March 6

Bears reportedly fill center need with Patriots trade agreement

Bears reportedly fill newfound center need with Patriots trade agreement

The Chicago Bears had an unexpected hole to fill this offseason when star center Drew Dalman informed the team he was retiring earlier this week. They did not waste time trying to find his replacement.

Raiders agree to trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens for big draft-pick haul

Patriots' massive trade offer for AJ Brown leaks; Eagles rejected it

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 6

How Bears' Garrett Bradbury Trade Creates Opportunity for Maxx Crosby Blockbuster

The Chicago Bears' first roster addition of the 2026 offseason has arrived, and it's pretty underwhelming. NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news on Friday evening that the Chicago Bears are trading for New England Patriots center Garrett Bradbury, a 2019 first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings who just joined New England last offseason.

Drew Dalman News / Gridiron Heroics / March 6

NFL Trade: Chicago Bears get Drew Dalman replacement in trade with New England Patriots

Earlier this week, the Chicago Bears were shocked by the sudden retirement of their starting center, Drew Dalman. Last off-season, the Bears had signed Dalman to a three-year $42 million deal.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Bears making trade with Patriots to give Caleb Williams more help

It’s been a wild offseason for the Chicago Bears. They are all in on trying to make sure that Caleb Williams has an elite center to protect him. After Drew Dalman suddenly retired, the Bears needed to find a replacement for him.

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.

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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.

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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 / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Bears to trade with Patriots for former 1st-round pick: Report

The Chicago Bears were in need of a center after veteran Drew Dalman retired this week. The Bears have a solution at center set in place before free agency starts next week.

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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

Garrett Bradbury News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6

Analyzing the Bears' trade for center Garrett Bradbury

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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.

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.

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.