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Chicago Bears' Biggest Offseason Need Isn't the One Fans Are Expecting

For Chicago Bears fans who are conditioned to think all about the team's pass rush as the top offseason need, The Athletic's Dan Wiederer suggested something much different: left tackle.

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Chicago Bears Players Found a Way to Stand Out at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games

If you're a Chicago Bears fan who tuned into the Pro Bowl games expecting a football fix for a Sunday without NFL action, you were probably disappointed.

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This Bears Offensive Coordinator Suggestion Ignores Reality in Chicago

The idea floated by The Athletic's Ted Nguyen regarding the Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator job is wild. As in, wildly unrealistic. Yet, still wild.

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Bears on Correct Path to a Super Bowl but Winning One Requires More

The message for the Bears about how the Patriots and Seahawks made it to Super Bowl LX is obvious, and it's defense. This isn't hard to determine when your own defense ranks 29th in the league like the Bears did.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

How many of the starters from the last Super Bowl matchup between New England and Seattle (in 2015) can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 4

Bears urged to make surprising roster cut to begin NFL offseason

The Chicago Bears are heading into the 2026 NFL offseason looking to make one final aggressive push to be a Super Bowl contender next year. During the 2025 NFL season, the Bears took a huge leap in the right direction.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 4

Chicago Bears could be about to trade $24.5 million star to clear cap space

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles may need to take some bold actions to create cap space this offseason, to continue building around upstart quarterback Caleb Williams, and fortify a defense that lived and died by its ability to create takeaways throughout the 2025 campaign.

Press Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / February 4

Bears Could Promote Press Taylor To OC

A successful first season as Chicago’s passing game coordinator may lead to a promotion for Press Taylor. The Bears will consider Taylor for their offensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 4

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams receives honor after second NFL season

Caleb Williams had an incredible second season with the Chicago Bears. In his second year as Chicago’s QB1, the former No. 1 overall pick registered 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 4

Bears standout defensive backs show out during the Pro Bowl to cap off an incredible season with uncertain futures ahead

The NFL's Pro Bowl game took place on Tuesday night and many might have missed out on watching it, and I don't blame you considering what the game has turned into at this point.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 4

Chicago Bears rookie catches Tom Brady’s attention

NFL legend Tom Brady recently handed out his LFG Awards for Fox Sports, and there was no shortage of Chicago Bears representatives. The seven-time Super Bowl champion recognized some of the most noteworthy players, coaches and moments from the 2025 NFL season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 4

Patriots rookie play-maker admits he thought he was headed to the Bears during the 2025 NFL Draft and it nearly happened

The 2025 NFL Draft was a frustrating process for the Chicago Bears after seemingly getting sniped out of all their top targets on the team's draft board, but the results proved to work out just fine.

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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.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 4

TreVeyon Henderson Thought He Was Going to Be a Chicago Bear

Many thought Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson was an ideal candidate for the Bears in the second round. He would instantly shore up one of their most glaring weaknesses and provide some much-needed juice to an uninspiring RB room.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 4

Ben Johnson news announced after first season with Chicago Bears

Ben Johnson had a huge impact in his Chicago Bears debut in the 2025 NFL season. Not the least of which is establishing a winning culture within the franchise.

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Bears' Patience Regarding Stadium Legislation Reportedly Exhausted

There is every reason for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be worried because his final chance to keep the Bears from leaving Illinois now has a deadline of sorts applied.

Kevin Byard News / ChiCitySports / February 4

Bears Safety Kevin Byard Gets Honest About Upcoming Free Agency

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for what will be a pivotal offseason as the team looks to make a push towards Super Bowl contention. During the 2025 NFL season, the Bears were one of the biggest surprises in the entire league.

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Chicago Bears star reacts to major NFL announcement

Chicago Bears veteran guard Joe Thuney is one of the finalists for the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year award. The 2025 NFL season marks the first time that the league is recognizing the top offensive lineman for their valuable contribution to their respective teams.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

The Chicago Bears Most Underrated Resign Candidate

The Bears have a few tough decisions to make this offseason. One of the most significant ones will be what to do with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who is set to make roughly $17.5 million in the final year of his deal.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 3

Chicago Bears linked to major trade for former first-round pass rusher

The Chicago Bears are definitely in need of pass-rushing help this offseason, as Montez Sweat and Gervon Dexter were their only truly reliable players in that department this past year.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

2026 NFL Mock Draft Has Bears Looking Inside to Fix a Growing Defensive Need

Lance Zierlein's latest 2026 NFL mock draft for NFL.com takes a practical approach to where the Chicago Bears stand as a contender, and why fixing the middle of the defense may matter just as much as edge rusher and safety.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 3

Ian Cunningham plans to steal a draft strategy from the Bears as he leads Atlanta’s process for the first time

The Chicago Bears front office suffered a big blow last week when assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, the right-hand man to general manager Ryan Poles, was hired by the Atlanta Falcons for their vacant general manager position.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

Caleb Williams Is Reaching Icon Status With Latest Honor

For the second year in a row, Caleb Williams has proving himself the best in the league—at styling on everyone. On Monday, Williams kicked off Super Bowl week with some more (figurative) hardware in his trophy case, having been voted GQ’s 2026 Most Stylish Football Player.