The Chicago Bears are bringing back veteran cornerback Jaylon Jones on a one-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday. The move will keep one of the team’s experienced reserve defensive backs in Chicago, following the departure of several members of the secondary in free agency.
The Chicago Bears have done a lot of work on their secondary this offseason. They have let many of the pieces from last year move on in free agency. Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker signed deals with other teams but the team brought in Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant and ex-Rams CB Cobie Durant.
The Chicago Bears were faced with a tough situation when center Drew Dalman decided to suddenly retire. He was one of the pieces of an offensive line makeover that helped the offense improve immensely in 2025.
It sounds pretty absurd to say, but the Chicago Bears might leave the Windy City fairly soon. In February, the United States House Committee on Ways and Means paved the way for Indiana to build a stadium for the Bears in Hammond.
A fake trade report claiming the Chicago Bears sent rookie tight end Colston Loveland to the Philadelphia Eagles caused a stir on Wednesday. The report alleged Loveland was traded for Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert and a 2026 second-round pick.
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.
Simone Biles needs to get a new jacket. The Olympic gold medalist and wife of safety Jonathan Owens infuriated Bears fans on social media by wearing her old Packers jacket on the sidelines at her husband's first Bears game in the 2024 preseason, after he had been a Packers and Texans safety to start his career.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn't go quite as heavy in free agency as he did one year ago, when he swung a massive trade for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney and signed three players to big contracts on the first day.
The Chicago are re-signing cornerback Jaylon Jones to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Bears claimed Jones off waivers in August 2025. He made 15 appearances and one start for the Bears last season.
The Chicago Bears have been active during the free agency period, signing a handful of players. While there have been some good signings, there are a few that have been perfect fits.
The Chicago Bears’ draft plans are becoming clearly evident after the first wave of free agency. The Bears made a big signing at safety, signing Coby Bryant away from the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.
The Chicago Bears have been active players in NFL Free Agency. In one of their early moves, they signed Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal.
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.
The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft with one of the most pressing needs at edge rusher of any team in the league, and a decision to make at No. 25 overall that could define the ceiling of general manager Ryan Poles’ roster for the next several seasons.
The dream of the Chicago Bears trading for Maxx Crosby has generated plenty of excitement among fans this offseason. But according to the NFL’s most plugged-in insider, the financial reality may make that scenario unlikely, at least for now.
The Bears' decision to sign Devin Bush was hands down their best move since the start of free agency. The fact that his three-year, $30 million deal ranked seventh in yearly value among linebackers putting pen to paper this offseason made it exponentially better.
One of the more intriguing storylines for the Chicago Bears heading into the 2026 season may develop along the offensive line. Veteran tackle Jedrick Wills is expected to compete for Chicago’s starting left tackle job after signing a one-year deal in free agency.
With the Chicago Bears picking No. 25 in the 2026 NFL Draft, they have the chance to add to the defensive line. They could look to add an edge rusher or potentially a defensive tackle and will have a few options.
New Buffalo Bills and former Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is excited to start his new journey with quarterback Josh Allen. Moore referred to the 2024 Associated Press MVP as a “field general.” “It’s a warm welcome, I’m just glad to be here,” Moore said to Michael Baca of NFL.com.
A year ago, the great success of Bears draft picks selected by GM Ryan Poles was partly due to the ability of coaches to develop young players at a rapid rate.
The Chicago Bears made it obvious how they felt about the team's safety room after letting All Pro selection Kevin Byard III and former second-round pick Jaquan Brisker walk out of the door and sign with new teams in free agency on modest deals.
When NFL free agents choose a new team, the head coach often drives the decision. For veteran wide receiver Kalif Raymond, signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears came down to one specific leader: Ben Johnson.
The Chicago Bears brought in veteran center Garrett Bradbury to replace center Drew Dalman after he retired. The former Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots center is “not coming in to try and re-establish anything,” but to “help” the Bears.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is thrilled after the team announced a key re-signing on Thursday. The 24-year-old signal caller needs every weapon available as Chicago enters a season loaded with potential.
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Bears general manager Ryan Poles addressed whether or not he truly explored landing Crosby earlier this offseason.
The Chicago Bears have always made the offensive line a priority under head coach Ben Johnson. In fact, Chicago went on a spending spree last offseason to upgrade their o-line after hiring Johnson.