Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Daniel Hardy News / Field Level Media / March 8

Report: Bears re-signing DE Daniel Hardy to 2-year contract

The Chicago Bears are re-signing defensive end Daniel Hardy, a special teams player, to a two-year contract worth about $5 million and close to $6 million with incentives, NFL Network reported on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8

This free agent is a name to watch for the Chicago Bears this offseason

The Chicago Bears are prepared to be aggressive during the legal tampering period of the 2026 NFL offseason. They have some holes that they need to fill and some cap space to play around with.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

Bears To Re-Sign Daniel Hardy

The Bears have reached an agreement to re-sign restricted free agent defensive lineman Daniel Hardy, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. It’s a two-year, $4.97MM pact with $2.45MM guaranteed at signing, per OverTheCap.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8

Defensive Tackle's Reported Availability Worthy of Serious Bears Inquiry

Bears interest and pursuit of Maxx Crosby probably never hit a serious point, if one report is to be believed. It doesn't mean they've given up on improving the defensive front from methods other than the draft.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Bears agree to deal with DE before free agency

The Chicago Bears checked in with the Las Vegas Raiders for Maxx Crosby, but the defensive end is set to be traded to the Baltimore Ravens when the league’s new year begins on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Bears’ strange Maxx Crosby report can only mean one thing

The Chicago Bears missed out on swinging a trade for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this past week, as the Las Vegas Raiders sent Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for a pair of first-round draft picks.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8

This is the biggest free-agent signing in Chicago Bears history, per Bleacher Report

The Chicago Bears have seen some incredible talents play for their franchise over the years.

Bears reportedly fill newfound center need with Patriots trade agreement

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Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 8

Chicago Bears Reportedly Interested In Linebacker From Division Rival

The NFL free agency period always brings fierce competition, especially when teams battle within their own division. The Chicago Bears are making aggressive moves this offseason to reshape their roster and build a championship contender.

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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 8

Chicago Bears could land monster 6-foot-4, 288-pound pass-rusher

The Chicago Bears were somewhat connected to the sweepstakes to land Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, but ultimately missed out on the top defensive end trade target this offseason.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8

How the Edge Rusher Market Has Changed for Bears and Who's Left

So much for the reunion, and for getting the Bears' defensive end problems addressed with an inexpensive option. The free agency pool continued to be diminished around the league over the weekend as players returned to their teams on contracts, and now Khalil Mack is in this group.

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8

What Connor McGovern Signing Says for Bears' Grasp of Center Market

As it turns out, Bears GM Ryan Poles was further ahead of the center market than many thought. When Poles traded for Garrett Bradbury, outrage poured forth on social media.

Maxx Crosby News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Bears’ new plans after missing on Maxx Crosby: Report

Despite being linked to defensive end Maxx Crosby, the Chicago Bears watched as the Baltimore Ravens agreed to a deal to send two first-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for the star pass-rusher.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8

Chicago Bears Free Agency Wish List: Key Targets at Positions of Need

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with a few glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. Luckily, they put themselves in a position to take care of most of them by trading DJ Moore and releasing Tremaine Edmunds.

Tremaine Edmunds News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 8

Bears rumors: 1 Tremaine Edmunds replacement to watch in free agency

The Bears are entering a transformative offseason after a successful campaign in 2025 under head coach Ben Johnson. Despite winning the NFC North, the front office is making difficult roster adjustments to maximize financial flexibility.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 7

Caleb Williams had no words for Chicago Bears farewell message

The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL world this week by trading star wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. While the deal is still being finalized, fans are processing the loss of one of the team’s top players.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 7

Chicago Bears 2026 Mock Draft: Full 7-Round Projection Before Free Agency

The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft with several important roster questions, not all of which can be answered in free agency. Chicago traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, stabilized the center position by acquiring Garrett Bradbury following Drew Dalman’s retirement.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Bears’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Combine

The 2026 offseason has seen the Chicago Bears acting with a rare sense of urgency, moving quickly to signal that protecting their franchise cornerstone is the top priority.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 7

Bears Could Still Pursue Tyler Linderbaum Despite Garrett Bradbury Trade

Nothing can shake up an NFL team's offseason plans more than a surprise retirement, and that's exactly what happened to the Chicago Bears last week. Drew

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7

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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Dolphins reportedly set a trade price for Jaylen Waddle

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