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Case Keenum Details When Things Started Clicking For Caleb Williams in 2025

Caleb Williams enjoyed a breakout 2025 season that saw him become one of the league's most exciting young playmakers. He set a franchise record with 3,942 passing yards to go along with 27 touchdowns and only 7 interceptions.

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Chicago Bears Have New First-Round DT Candidate Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

While there have been doubts about any defensive tackle being taken in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the two most linked to the Chicago Bears in Round 1 have been Clemson's Peter Woods and Ohio State's Kayden McDonald.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Bears get blunt truth from ESPN analyst who finally says the quiet part out loud about the first-round left tackle decision

The Chicago Bears have been linked to multiple top offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft amid uncertainty at the left tackle position, but ESPN’s Field Yates says the team shouldn’t make a rash decision.

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WR1?: Bears Veteran Has High Hopes For Luther Burden in 2026

Luther Burden III was one of the league's most productive rookie receivers last season. It may have taken him some time to carve out a concrete role on offense, but he was one of the Bears' most dynamic weapons over the second half of the season.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 16

Bears Complete Draft Visit With Explosive Playmaker Who Could Solve Underrated Need

One of the more underrated needs the Chicago Bears have going into the 2026 NFL Draft comes at wide receiver. After trading DJ Moore away to the Buffalo Bills at the outset of the offseason, the Bears are now relying on unproven players at the top of their wide receiver depth chart in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 16

Four Late-Round Sleepers the Bears Can't Afford to Miss in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL draft is exactly one week away, and most NFL fans by now have a pretty good idea of who they want their team to draft in the first round. But there are seven rounds in the NFL draft, and starters can be found anywhere from the first overall pick to the very last.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Chicago Bears have an obvious team to call if the front office wants to trade back from the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears will have multiple avenues to consider with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and an obvious team stands out if the Bears wish to trade back on opening night.

Dexter Lawrence News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 15

Disappointing Dexter Lawrence Update Could Actually Help the Bears

The Chicago Bears may have encountered an obstacle in their potential pursuit of a dominant presence along the defensive line. Reports indicate that teams interested in trading for Dexter Lawrence are under the impression that the Giants will not entertain any deal that does not include at least a first-round pick and potentially more.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Bears big-ticket free agent signing finally makes a decision fans were waiting on and immediately explains his reasoning

Chicago Bears made a splash in free agency to bring in former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant and he just announced his first big decision to start the new era of his career.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 15

2026 NFL Draft 'Dream Scenario' Has Bears Making a Controversial Pick

The 2026 NFL draft is just over a week away, and rumors and predictions are running rampant, especially for the Chicago Bears. ESPN's Bill Barnwell has urged the Bears to trade up in the 2026 NFL draft, while the latest Dexter Lawrence trade rumors suggest that the Bears could soon be preparing a blockbuster deal.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 15