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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.
D'Marco Jackson News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9
Grading the Bears Re-Signing D'Marco Jackson to 2-Year Deal
Before the Chicago Bears even get to their most realistic targets in free agency, they've gotten a head start on filling out their depth chart. With just
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.
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?
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Bears top pending free agents we predict will sign elsewhere in the NFL and the best fits for each player
The Chicago Bears, and the rest of the league, are hours away from the start of the legal tampering period, the time when pending free agents have permission to begin speaking with other teams.
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 / ChiCitySports / March 9
Chicago Bears will sign this Lions’ offensive lineman, per NFL reporter
The Chicago Bears have some major needs heading into the legal tampering period of free agency this season. While there is a lot of focus on improving the defense, the offensive line is something that general manager Ryan Poles and his staff also need to work on improving.
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 / Field Level Media / March 8
Report: Bears re-signing DE Daniel Hardy to 2-year contract
The Chicago Bears are re-signing defensive end Daniel Hardy, a special teams player, to a two-year contract worth about $5 million and close to $6 million with incentives, NFL Network reported on Sunday.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8
This free agent is a name to watch for the Chicago Bears this offseason
The Chicago Bears are prepared to be aggressive during the legal tampering period of the 2026 NFL offseason. They have some holes that they need to fill and some cap space to play around with.
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.
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 / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8
Defensive Tackle's Reported Availability Worthy of Serious Bears Inquiry
Bears interest and pursuit of Maxx Crosby probably never hit a serious point, if one report is to be believed. It doesn't mean they've given up on improving the defensive front from methods other than the draft.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8
Chicago Bears agree to deal with DE before free agency
The Chicago Bears checked in with the Las Vegas Raiders for Maxx Crosby, but the defensive end is set to be traded to the Baltimore Ravens when the league’s new year begins on Wednesday.
Maxx Crosby News / ChiCitySports / March 8
Chicago Bears’ strange Maxx Crosby report can only mean one thing
The Chicago Bears missed out on swinging a trade for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this past week, as the Las Vegas Raiders sent Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for a pair of first-round draft picks.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8
This is the biggest free-agent signing in Chicago Bears history, per Bleacher Report
The Chicago Bears have seen some incredible talents play for their franchise over the years.
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.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 8
Chicago Bears could land monster 6-foot-4, 288-pound pass-rusher
The Chicago Bears were somewhat connected to the sweepstakes to land Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, but ultimately missed out on the top defensive end trade target this offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8
How the Edge Rusher Market Has Changed for Bears and Who's Left
So much for the reunion, and for getting the Bears' defensive end problems addressed with an inexpensive option. The free agency pool continued to be diminished around the league over the weekend as players returned to their teams on contracts, and now Khalil Mack is in this group.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 8
Chicago Bears Free Agency Wish List: Key Targets at Positions of Need
The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with a few glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. Luckily, they put themselves in a position to take care of most of them by trading DJ Moore and releasing Tremaine Edmunds.
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.
Tremaine Edmunds News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Bears Releasing LB Tremaine Edmunds
The Chicago Bears are releasing former Pro Bowl LB Tremaine Edmunds, according to Adam Schefter. Edmunds was granted permission to seek a trade last week and was shopped by Chicago but nothing ever came to fruition.
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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