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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 29
Indiana Takes One More Step Toward Pulling Bears Across Border
If Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers thought they had locked up the Bears merely by changing their tune by saying they'll pay for a new stadium's infrastructure and work on a tax freeze law, they'll be surprised to see their competition hasn't shriveled up and died.
Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / January 29
Ryan Poles, Chicago Bears have major free agent dilemma with no easy answers
The Chicago Bears have some difficult decisions to make when NFL free agency gets underway in March. Unlike last season, the Bears are currently projected to be upwards of $9.7 million over the salary cap, but have plenty of holes to plug and positions to upgrade, especially across the defense.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Bears' Joe Thuney a Finalist for Inaugural 'Protector of the Year' Award
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles made several good moves in the 2025 offseason, but arguably the best one (besides, of course, hiring Ben Johnson as head coach) was the massive trade for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney.
The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Chicago Bears Predicted to Reunite with Hall of Fame Pass Rusher in Free Agency
An idea that once seemed impossible for the Chicago Bears is suddenly gaining real traction as 2026 NFL free agency approaches. According to a new CBS Sports free-agency projection, the Bears could reunite with one of the most dominant defensive players in franchise history: Khalil Mack.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Five Sound Ways for Bears Offense to Improve Before Next Season
When recent offseasons began for the Chicago Bears , the possibilities for improvement always seemed endless. That's because when your team stinks so much, there is a lot you can do to improve.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Chicago Bears linked to 113-sack free agent pass rusher
General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears could be about to flip the script. After committing significant resources at the top of the free agent
Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Pro Football Focus Names Impressive Bears Rookie as Early Breakout Candidate for 2026
The Chicago Bears may already have their next foundational offensive lineman in place, and Pro Football Focus believes he's poised to make a significant leap in 2026.
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 / A to Z Sports / January 28
Eric Bieniemy makes sure to give Ben Johnson his flowers and praises what the Bears are building after his lone season in Chicago
The Chicago Bears had a strong run during the 2025-26 season after making it to the NFC's Divisional Round in the playoffs during the first season under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
C.J. Gardner-Johnson's Cryptic Tweet Has Bears Fans Nervous
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles showed off some savvy smarts in the middle of the 2025 season. The Bears' secondary was banged up with Jaylon Johnson ruled out indefinitely with a groin injury in Week 2, and Kyler Gordon heading to IR for a second time after Week 7.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Despite Successful Season Bears Again Finish Last in Glaring NFL Statistic
The NFL has released its final attendance statistics for the 2025 regular season, and again Chicago Bears' fans are reminded why the team wants to leave Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Bucky Brooks Ships Impactful Defender to the Bears in His First Mock Draft
The Bears desperately need to inject some talent into the defensive side of the ball this offseason. While they were highly opportunistic (they led the league with 33 takeaways), they also finished in the bottom ten in yards allowed, points allowed, and sacks.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft Sends Bears a Trenches Fix with Massive Defensive Upside
The Chicago Bears continue to be one of the more fascinating teams to project in early 2026 NFL mock drafts, and Yahoo Sports believes their long-term defensive answer could come from the heart of the interior defensive line.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Chicago Bears get good news on top assistant coach
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s coaching staff is becoming a favorite target of teams across the league looking to fill head coaching and coordinator vacancies.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 28
ESPN free agent rankings gives Chicago some good news in their chances of re-signing one of their top defensive players
Free agency is coming up quick for the NFL and the Chicago Bears will be a team to watch over the next few weeks to try and get over the hump as a Super Bowl contender going into Year 2 of the Ben Johnson Era.
Kevin Byard News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Why One Veteran Defender Could Decide the Entire Bears' 2026 offseason
The Chicago Bears' 2026 offseason is shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent franchise history, and, according to ESPN, one defender will shape the next few months the most.
D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Senior Bowl Backs for Bears to Explore as D'Andre Swift's Competition
The D'Andre Swift scrutiny began very early before the Bears even reported for OTAs in 2025 and the veteran back responded with his best season. Congratulations, and the scrutiny begins all over again now with the Senior Bowl .
Jaelan Phillips News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28
Why Jaelan Phillips Would Be A Sneaky-Good Free-Agent Signing for Bears
What if I told you the Chicago Bears could potentially upgrade significantly at defensive end this offseason without having to break the bank with a Trey Hendrickson or Maxx Crosby signing?
Caleb Williams News / Total Apex Sports / January 28
Caleb Williams Named Chicago Bears Offensive Player Of The Year
If there was ever a “no-brainer” award in the history of Halas Hall, this might be it. The Chicago Bears officially named quarterback Caleb Williams their Offensive Player of the Year this week, and honestly, who else could it have been?
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / January 28
3 Senior Bowl Day 1 Standouts that dominated on the defensive line with Bears GM Ryan Poles in attendance
The first day of Senior Bowl week is in the books and it seemed to be a great first day for the defensive line prospects based on reports out of Mobile, Alabama.
Kyle Monangai News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28
The Bears drafted Kyle Monangai in the 7th round. He led their rookie class with 947 scrimmage yards
The Chicago Bears went from 5-12 to 11-6 and won the NFC North. Three rookies each topped 650 scrimmage yards, a first in the Super Bowl era. Ben Johnson is a Coach of the Year finalist in his first season.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 28
3 players Bears must re-sign this offseason after flaming out of playoffs
The Chicago Bears went from forgotten to feared and suddenly fragile again. For the first time in years, Chicago wasn’t clinging to hope in 2025. Instead, the Bears were commanding belief.
Jamree Kromah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27
Bears Signed DE Jamree Kromah For 2026
The Chicago Bears signed DE Jamree Kromah to a futures contract for the 2026 season, per the NFL transaction wire. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26
Ravens Request OC Interview With Bears’ Declan Doyle
The NFL has attempted to help fast-track upward mobility by loosening restrictions on coordinator movement. Teams are no longer permitted to block OC interviews if the job would allow a non-play-calling OC to commandeer a call sheet for another team.
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