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On YouTubeRyan Bates News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16
Giants Host Free Agent C Ryan Bates For Visit
The New York Giants officially hosted free agent C Ryan Bates for a visit on Monday. Bates, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Penn State back in 2019.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
What the Chicago Bears taught us during free agency, per Sports Illustrated
The Chicago Bears are one of the most interesting teams during the free agency period. They have seemingly replaced their entire secondary through free agency as they search for improvements.
Chicago Bears News / The Lead / March 16
Who Will Be the Chicago Bears’ New WR1?
Speculations of a DJ Moore trade had been circulating for a long time now, as his place on the team had been in question. The Bears drafted quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in 2024.
The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Bears GM Ryan Poles might have identified his next hidden gem in the 2026 NFL Draft that can help improve the Chicago's pass rush
The Chicago Bears are onto the 2026 NFL Draft after adding eight external players to the roster and making multiple key re-signings during the first week of free agency.
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.
Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears: former CB Nashon Wright awarded over $1 million from NFL
The Chicago Bears defense was one of the best in the NFL when generating turnovers in 2025. Indeed, they led the league in interceptions, but also were among the league’s worst teams in terms of passing yards given up.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
4 Major Takeaways From the Chicago Bears’ First Wave of Free Agency
The Bears had a busy start to free agency, even if many of the moves they made were retaining their own players or acquiring depth pieces on the defensive side of the ball.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears: Simone Biles reacts to husband Jonathan Owens’ decision
NFL safety Jonathan Owens married the right woman, judging by the support that he gets from Simone Biles. After taking time off from gymnastics, Biles has become a permanent fixture in Chicago Bears games. Owens married the multi-awarded Olympic gymnast twice in 2023.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 16
Chicago Bears Free Agency Signings Hint Toward 2026 NFL Draft Strategy
The Chicago Bears have had an interesting free agency period so far. They have let many players walk from last year and brought in some intriguing talent, especially on defense.
Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Roster Gaps Ryan Poles Left Untouched in Week 1 of Bears Free Agency
The traditional idea heading into training camp is to have all lineup spots covered with at least a veteran option, just in case draft picks taken to play as starters experience rookie troubles.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
One Key Position Battle Is Already Taking Shape for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears addressed several roster needs during the first waves of free agency. But one of the team’s most important positions is still very much up for grabs.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Former Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields gets new start with Ryan Poles’ old team
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has a new home in the NFL. Just two years after the Bears traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s now staying in the AFC.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin News / Field Level Media / March 16
NFLPA re-elects Jalen Reeves-Maybin as president
The NFL Players Association's board of player representatives re-elected linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin as union president on Sunday. "I'm honored that the Board has trusted me to continue serving as president," he said in a statement.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
ESPN Raises Key Question for Chicago Bears at No. 25 in 2026 NFL Draft
One of the biggest questions facing the Chicago Bears heading into the 2026 NFL Draft is surprisingly simple. Will they be able to land the edge rusher they clearly need?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Bears' Early Free Agency Haul Perfectly Summed Up in One Word
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 offseason with momentum and plenty of attention. After winning the NFC North and pushing deep into the playoffs, expectations were high that general manager Ryan Poles might make a splash to push the roster even further.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Multiple Ryan Poles draft picks are on the hot seat with the Bears following additions made in the first week of free agency
The Chicago Bears made a total of 16 moves this offseason between the external additions and re-signings/extensions that were made. More moves are on the way with the 2026 NFL Draft coming up next week and the potential always there to restructure contracts and make more additions.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Ben Johnson is still missing major pieces to get the Bears back as a Super Bowl contender with clear avenues to find answers
The Chicago Bears were modest spenders in free agency and opted not to break the bank for a big-time addition like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson while still adding some quality talent with additions such as Coby Bryant and Devin Bush.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams grabs NFL’s attention
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams never forgets where he came from. The former USC Trojans star is coming off a historic second pro-season under coach Ben Johnson. He threw for a franchise-record 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns while leading Chicago to an 11-6 record.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Full 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft Sees Bears Trade Out of First Round
With the first week of NFL free agency over, and with ESPN insider Adam Schefter declaring the Chicago Bears 'out of money' for a Maxx Crosby trade, we're unlikely to see any more big roster changes for the Bears until the 2026 NFL draft in April.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Bears 2026 Way-To-Early 53-Man Roster Projection: Chicago adds eight new faces but questions arise if improvement was actually made
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles took a strategic approach to the team's offseason going into the second season under head coach Ben Johnson and opted not to swing for the fences with the perceived Super Bowl window wide open.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Could Case Keenum's Extension Indicate the Bears' Intention to Trade Tyson Bagent?
In a major turn of events, the Chicago Bears' other backup quarterback was the one in the news cycle during the first week of free agency. Case Keenum re-signed on a two-year, $5.5 million deal that could reach a maximum of $8 million with incentives.
Jedrick Wills News / Football Analysis / March 16
Bears Sign 2020 No. 10 Pick Jedrick Wills—Financial Terms Not Disclosed
The Chicago Bears signed offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr., the 2020 No. 10 overall pick, to a one-year contract with financial terms undisclosed. Wills missed all of 2025 while rehabbing an MCL tear, and his return represents a low-risk reclamation opportunity.
Ryan Poles News / NHANFL / March 16
Chicago Bears Roster Overhaul: Ryan Poles Clears $44M in Massive 2026 Pivot
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Ryan Poles just hit the reset button on a roster that nearly reached the mountaintop. In a dizzying 96-hour span, the Chicago Bears traded away star receiver DJ Moore, released defensive captain Tremaine Edmunds, and watched center Drew Dalman walk into an early retirement.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14
10 best NFL free-agent signings of the past 20 years: See where Brees, Brady, Manning and more rank
Here's our list of the 10 best free-agent signings over the last 20 years.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13
Bears GM Ryan Poles opens up about pursuit of Raiders' Maxx Crosby
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Bears general manager Ryan Poles addressed whether or not he truly explored landing Crosby earlier this offseason.
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