The Chicago Bears are reportedly showing at least some interest in a blockbuster trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea. The news comes from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, who notes the Bears are one of three teams to check in on Vea's availability, along with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
Vea was a first-round pick, No. 12 overall, by the Buccaneers in 2018 and has been a key part of the team's defense ever since, being named to two Pro Bowl teams.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is leaving no stone left unturned when it comes to finding ways to upgrade the roster ahead of the 2026 season, which includes checking in on the top player on the trade block.
The Chicago Bears publicly say they are solely focused on building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. The Bears have no deal in place with Illinois lawmakers after failing to see a megaprojects bill pass during the spring session.
How many of the 2008 Week 1 NFL starting quarterbacks can you name in five minutes?
When the Chicago Bears take the field for their first preseason game of 2026 against the Cleveland Browns, the team's rookies will be in action for the first time on an NFL field.
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
NFL players have vastly different goals in the preseason based on where they are in their career. Already established players can't wait to get the games over with, while those on the roster bubble are fighting to stick around.
The Chicago Bears will keep most of their recognizable players safely parked on the sideline Saturday. Tyson Bagent, however, could spend the afternoon auditioning for a job Chicago may not want to give him.
The Chicago Bears will be back in action on Saturday for the first time in 2026. While we await the team’s first game of the preseason, let’s project how the roster could look based on what we learned through the first few weeks of training camp.
With less than one month to go before the start of the regular season, the Chicago Bears still have concerns at edge rusher. Through three weeks of training
Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey and CEO/president Kevin Warren offered a big nothingburger during their news conferences on Thursday. The Bears are putting their “sole focus” on Hammond, Indiana, as no deal has been signed with Illinois.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The next step in the Chicago Bears' offseason is the preseason, which will begin on Saturday night when the Bears host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field.
Colston Loveland and Caleb Williams showed last season that they have built a strong bond. The then-rookie tight end emerged as one of the quarterback’s favorite targets as the Chicago Bears’ 2025 campaign progressed.
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift had a great bounce back season in 2025. Swift rushed for a career high 1,087 yards and 9 touchdowns. The running back duo of Swift and Kyle Monangai was a major factor to Chicago’s success last year.
The Chicago Bears have navigated nearly three weeks of training camp thus far and now it's time to suit up for the preseason. As is the case when the pads come on at training camp, all three preseason games are a crucial time for players vying for roster spots and roles.
As the Chicago Bears go through their preseason, one of their biggest priorities will be figuring out who is starting at left tackle. Prior to picking up a knee injury, it looked like Braxton Jones’ job to lose.
With the stadium standoff dragging on for weeks, speculation grew that a move across state lines could come with a new name. George McCaskey shut that down Thursday.
The Bears shocked the NFL in June when they announced preliminary plans to leave Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Caleb Williams continues to receive praise after a strong 2025 season, his backup, Tyson Bagent, has also given him his flowers. The starting quarterback led the Chicago Bears to an NFC crown and reached the Divisional Round.
The Chicago Bears were dealt a brutal blow when safety Coby Bryant was forced to undergo knee surgery. He may now miss the entire 2026 campaign. To help alleviate his loss, the Bears added fellow safety Xavier Woods in free agency.
A new name is not in the cards, but the Chicago Bears are still leaning east as the franchise scours for a new stadium site. Chairman George H. McCaskey said rumors of renaming the team as the Indiana Bears or including the city of Hammond (Ind.) are inaccurate.
Even though it appears edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is happy to be back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and they're pumped to have him, it's only for as long as these two parties think it's working.
The Cleveland Browns offered a little more clarity on how their quarterback competition is going to unfold in the preseason by announcing their starting quarterbacks for the first two preseason games.
Williams guided the 2025 Bears to seven comeback victories after trailing in the fourth quarter of games through their wild-card playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.
The impact of Bryant's injury could be felt all season in the Windy City.
Williams often performed like a future star during his second pro season, as he guided the club to the NFC North division title and to a playoff victory.
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