The Chicago Bears aren’t walking into the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine searching for a savior. Instead, they’re trying to close the gap. After winning the NFC North and reaching the divisional round in 2025, Chicago proved it’s ahead of schedule.
The Chicago Bears are heading to Indianapolis with far fewer questions than they had a year ago, but that doesn’t mean Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson won’t be laser-focused at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
The first step of the NFL offseason is right around the corner, with the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine set to occur next week. The on-field drills kick off on Thursday, when the defensive linemen, linebackers, and kickers run the gauntlet.
The Chicago Bears may be forced to cut linebacker Tremaine Edmunds this offseason, as the Bears have a disastrous salary cap situation and releasing Edmunds would save them a hefty $15 million.
The annual pilgrimage of personnel people and coaches to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine is this week with the Bears taking part. GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson will speak with the media throng Tuesday morning, something not every team's coaches and GM do.
As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.
Caleb Williams’ cryptic reaction to the Chicago Bears’ supposed new helmet for the 2026 NFL season has sparked online debate. Since the 1950s, the Bears have worn a deep navy blue helmet as part of their official uniforms.
During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL, Bears CB Nahshon Wright said he would like to return to Chicago next season, and his agent has had conversations with the team.
The Chicago Bears are going to have to make some changes to their roster before the new league year begins in March. They are currently well over the 2026 NFL salary cap, and are going to either restructure or outright release several players.
The Chicago Bears have some improvements and changes that they need to make on their roster before the 2026 NFL season. While the offense took a giant step forward under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the defense was inconsistent at times.
If the Bears were contemplating a venture into the free agent running back market, the cash might be more than they will want to spend. This is the message sent by the first major pre-free agency signing at this position.
The Chicago Bears definitely have some work to do heading into the offseason when it comes to their financial situation, as they are currently $4.1 million over the salary cap with free agency looming in about three weeks.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker criticized the Bears for their Thursday statement about the support they've received with Indiana's stadium House bill moving
It has only been two seasons, but current Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is well on his way to becoming one of the best players in franchise history.
Coming off a breakout 2025 season, pending free agent cornerback Nahshon Wright is in a far better position than he was when he reached the open market a year ago.
A reminder of how early it is in this draft process is right there for anyone to see in the latest seven-round mock draft to come out from Pro Football Network, and it involves the Bears .
The Chicago Bears aren’t desperate heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s what happens after a successful season that resulted in a division championship and long-term answers at head coach and quarterback.
On Thursday, Chicago Bears CEO/president Kevin Warren released a statement claiming the team was committed to finishing the due diligence necessary to “support” the vision of building a new stadium near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana.
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Caleb Williams clearly does not appreciate all of the manicure jokes. The Chicago Bears quarterback Williams appeared this week on “The Rush Podcast with Maxx Crosby.” During the episode, the topic of Williams’ painted fingernails came up and the former No.
The Bears have landed on Ryan Poles‘ new top lieutenant. The team announced that Jeff King has been promoted to assistant general manager. The role was open after former AGM Ian Cunningham left Chicago to become the Falcons new GM.
The Bears have released linebacker and special teamer Amen Ogbongbemiga, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports. The 27-year-old will head to free agency early.
Williams was responsible for seven comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 of this past campaign through Chicago's wild-card playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers.