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Neville Gallimore News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9
Grading the Bears' 2-Year Agreement With Former Colts DT Neville Gallimore
It's the first day of the tampering period in 2026 NFL free agency, and we're already off to a fast start. Several potential targets for the Chicago Bears are off the board as linebacker Alez Anzalone agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips agreed to terms with the Panthers.
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9
Bears' Potential Tremaine Edmunds Replacement Agrees to Terms With Buccaneers
When the Chicago Bears released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds just ahead of 2026 NFL free agency, they created a void that needed filling, but one of the best options has just been taken off the market.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Grading the signing: Bears make a veteran defender their first free agent signing and it shows how the team feels about the 2026 NFL Draft class
The Chicago Bears have their first reported free agent signing and it's far from the name anyone expected but the team did address the expected position early in the legal tampering period.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9
Bears Miss Out On Pass Rusher as Jaelan Phillips Agrees to Terms With Panthers
As of noon EST on Monday, the legal tampering period of NFL free agency has opened. Players and teams can agree to contract terms, but they won't be official until Wednesday.
Olamide Zaccheaus News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9
Falcons Signing WR Olamide Zaccheaus
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Falcons are signing Bears WR Olamide Zaccheaus to a contract. Zaccheaus, 28, went undrafted out of Virginia back in 2019 and caught on with the Falcons soon after, making the 53-man roster out of training camp.
Maxx Crosby News / ChiCitySports / March 9
Chicago Bears linked to 2x Pro Bowl Eagles’ defensive lineman after missing out on Maxx Crosby
The Chicago Bears were not able to land a trade for Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby. It was the Baltimore Ravens who ended up sending two first round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for the star instead.
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.
D'Marco Jackson News / Field Level Media / March 9
Reports: Bears retain LB D'Marco Jackson on 2-year deal
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with linebacker D'Marco Jackson on a two-year, $7.5 million contract, multiple outlets reported Monday. The deal, which can become official with the start of the new league year on Wednesday, carries a maximum value of $10.5 million with incentives.
Kenneth Walker News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9
Chicago Bears Unlikely to Pursue Kenneth Walker as Chiefs Emerge as Potential Suitor
The Chicago Bears are expected to be active in free agency this week, but one high-profile name they likely won’t pursue is running back Kenneth Walker III.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9
How Free Agency Best Benefits the Chicago Bears at Wide Receiver
Indirectly during the combine, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson addressed possible life without wide receiver DJ Moore. His answer served as a guideline to what they could be interested in doing now that it's reality.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 9
Chicago Bears urged to re-sign All-Pro as highest priority move in NFL free agency
The Chicago Bears have a number of needs that they need to address this off-season. Undoubtedly, with the legal tampering period of NFL free agency opening today, they will have plenty of opportunities to do so.
Tremaine Edmunds News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9
Bears agree to $7.5 million LB re-signing after releasing Tremaine Edmunds
Although Tremaine Edmunds is gone, the Chicago Bears have retained another linebacker as the ‘legal tampering’ window gets underway. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Chicago is bringing back D’Marco Jackson.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Five free agents the Bears should avoid signing, featuring multiple defensive veterans with former ties to Dennis Allen
The NFL free agency frenzy is about to get underway in just a few hours when the legal tampering period begins and the Chicago Bears have been connected to numerous veteran defensive players, but you should expect the team to make some bargain-bin additions instead of spending big.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 9
Chicago Bears re-sign LB D’Marco Jackson ahead of 2026 NFL free agency
The Chicago Bears are going to be active in NFL free agency. They have a wide variety of needs that they have to address on both sides of the ball. Among these is the safety position on defense, as both of their starting safeties from 2025 are set to hit the open market.
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Ryan Poles and the Bears reach some last minute deals to prevent pending free agents from hitting the open market
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has always done a great job of taking care of his players, even when it comes time to move on, something we saw again this offseason with the team's decision to trade DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills and allow Tremaine Edmunds to seek out a trade before releasing him ahead of free agency.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Bears Boring But Accurate Free Agency Predictions: Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen opt for familiarity over spending big on the market
The legal tampering period is hours away from kicking off, which is always the unofficial official start of free agency in the NFL. At noon ET, teams can begin talking to agents and players for the "first time" but within minutes you'll see agreements start to get announced.
D.J. Moore News / Football Analysis / March 9
Bears Dump DJ Moore After Worst Year Ever—$110M Contract Signed 18 Months Ago Traded Away
March 5, 2026. The Buffalo Bills hadn’t even officially opened their new league year, and first-year head coach Joe Brady already pulled the trigger on his biggest move.
Daniel Hardy News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8
Bears To Re-Sign Daniel Hardy
The Bears have reached an agreement to re-sign restricted free agent defensive lineman Daniel Hardy, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. It’s a two-year, $4.97MM pact with $2.45MM guaranteed at signing, per OverTheCap.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 8
Chicago Bears Reportedly Interested In Linebacker From Division Rival
The NFL free agency period always brings fierce competition, especially when teams battle within their own division. The Chicago Bears are making aggressive moves this offseason to reshape their roster and build a championship contender.
Tremaine Edmunds News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 8
Bears rumors: 1 Tremaine Edmunds replacement to watch in free agency
The Bears are entering a transformative offseason after a successful campaign in 2025 under head coach Ben Johnson. Despite winning the NFC North, the front office is making difficult roster adjustments to maximize financial flexibility.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7
Bears reportedly fill newfound center need with Patriots trade agreement
The Chicago Bears had an unexpected hole to fill this offseason when star center Drew Dalman informed the team he was retiring earlier this week. They did not waste time trying to find his replacement.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6
Bills still have plenty to address after addition of WR DJ Moore
Buffalo still has other cracks that one receiver cannot fix to make this team a Super Bowl contender.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6
Bears to release two-time Pro Bowler
The Chicago Bears are releasing two-time Pro Bowler Tremaine Edmunds, a move that clears $15 million in salary cap space as the team prepares for free agency.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6
Reported DJ Moore deal says all the wrong things about Bills GM Brandon Beane
This is not meant to be overly critical of Moore, who has been a good player in the NFL and very likely still has something to offer. The issue is more about value.
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