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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.

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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.

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Why Pass-Rusher Isn’t The Most Important Priority For The Bears

Coming into last season, Ryan Poles’ top draft picks with the Chicago Bears had been largely followed the script people expected (minus not taking a receiver early in 2022).

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

Ascending WR Coach Declines Chicago Bears Request to Interview For OC Job

The Bears have been shopping for a new offensive coordinator after Declan Doyle got poached by the Ravens. Some believed they would potentially look to promote from within, potentially a promotion of QB coach J.T.

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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 / ChiCitySports / February 3

Former Bears wide receiver fires shot at team Before Super Bowl

The Chicago Bears were a massive surprise during the 2025 NFL season, winning the NFC North division race and making the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the NFC.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

Bears Looking at Raw Candidate After Being Rejected by Coaching Vet

Bears coach Ben Johnson beat Packers coach Matt LaFleur twice as he promised. The two remain in competition into the offseason, apparently, because the first reported candidate for Bears offensive coordinator is a candidate for a Packers coaching staff position.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

Chicago Bears Named a Fit For Super Bowl Edge Rusher in 2026 NFL Free Agency

When CBS Sports listed Boye Mafe among its top 50 free agents available in 2026 NFL free agency, the connection to the Chicago Bears was obvious. For a team in desperate need of reliable pass rushers opposite Montez Sweat, Mafe represents exactly what GM Ryan Poles is expected to target this March.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

Chicago Bears Linked to $60 Million Edge Rusher in 2026 Free Agency

The Chicago Bears' 2025 breakout season clarified one thing entering the offseason: Ryan Poles' rebuild is over. The Bears are actually good. Like, Divisional Round good.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 3

Ben Johnson Set to Interview Curious Candidate for Bears' OC Job

When news broke last year that the Chicago Bears were hiring Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator, most Bears fans didn't know how to react. The 28-year-old tight ends coach from Denver was a complete mystery and had no real track record in the NFL upon which an opinion could be formed.

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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.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / February 3

Chicago Bears: former head coach Matt Nagy accepts job with John Harbaugh and New York Giants

The Chicago Bears seem to have finally found a head coach that can lead them into an era of consistent competitiveness, something they have not had for decades.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 3

Former Bears head coach finally lands a new gig for the 2026 season after nearly running out of options

Despite finally finding the right head coach in Ben Johnson, this has still been quite the newsworthy coaching cycle for the Chicago Bears. The news that

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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Former Bears Head Coach Lands Employment With a Strange Twist

Former Bears coach Matt Nagy has New York employment after all. He has been hired by John Harbaugh and the Giants as offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network.

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Ryan Poles' Biggest Draft Bust Trolls Bears Fans at Super Bowl

They say that he who laughs last, laughs best. This popular quote generally rings true in everyday life, but especially so in the world of the National Football League.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 3

NFL: Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams forces unexpected decision from Tom Brady

In the mind of NFL legend Tom Brady, one of the NFL’s wildest finishes of the season happened courtesy of Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. In Week 16, the Bears made a late comeback to tie the game and eventually surge past the Green Bay Packers in overtime.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / February 3

Ben Johnson officially scores one big win with the coaching staff and it could help retain a top free agent

The raid of Ben Johnson's coaching staff was something the Chicago Bears have been bracing for after the success the team had during the first season under the new head coach.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 3

NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears see disgruntled 5x Pro Bowl pass rusher named as top trade target

The Chicago Bears were one of the most improved teams in the NFL in 2025 compared to 2024. Under first year head coach Ben Johnson, they went from 5-12 to 11-6.

Declan Doyle News / Pro Football Rumors / February 2

Declan Doyle Left Bears, Joined Ravens To Call Plays

Declan Doyle was planning to stay in Chicago for at least one more year. The 29-year-old withdrew from the Eagles’ search for a new offensive coordinator, telling them he would remain with the Bears, who were under the same impression.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

Another Coordinator Hiring Reportedly Means Good News for Bears

Losses by Ben Johnson's Bears coaching staff appear now to be mitigated as only Declan Doyle and Eric Bieniemy left, after the last coach to interview missed a chance to advance as a coordinator.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 2

Chicago Bears’ blueprint to fix glaring weakness revealed

This is going to be a pivotal offseason for general manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears. One year removed from an overhaul along the offensive line

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 2

Bears Linked to Bolstering Defense With $54 Million Trade

The Chicago Bears are going to be a very interesting team to monitor heading into the 2026 NFL offseason. After making an impressive run to the playoffs and winning the NFC North as the No.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

Cole Kmet Provides Insight Into What the Bears Are Losing in Declan Doyle

The Bears offense is going to miss Declan Doyle, who accepted a position to become the Ravens next offensive coordinator over the weekend. While he may have only been with Chicago for one year, Doyle left a strong impression on the players in the locker room.

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Chicago Bears Breakout Star Nahshon Wrights Breaks Silence On Upcoming Free Agency Decision

The Chicago Bears’ 2025 season was a story of surprising success, and one of its brightest chapters was the out-of-nowhere emergence of cornerback Nahshon Wright.