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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 4
Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman can end long-standing position curse last achieved by a Chicago defender, but doubters are circling
Chicago Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman has a shot to bring immediate impact to the team’s defense, but will it be enough to earn national respect that has previously overlooked his position.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Chicago Bears connected to 7-time All-Pro pass-rusher
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles suggested defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and his staff needed to coach the defensive line better in the upcoming season after the team waited until the sixth round to take a player for the unit, Jordan van den Berg.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Dad wastes no time making newborn son a Chicago Bears fan
It is a good time to be a Chicago Bears fan. The nine-time NFL champions had their best season in a while last year. The Bears finished with an 11-6 record, and they won their first NFC North title since the 2018 season.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 4
Bears Roster Still Uncomfortably Positioned in Some Areas Beyond Caleb Williams
If the Bears' claims about looking for system fits and team-compatible players in the draft this year are to be believed, they seem to have succeeded. No less an authority than the man, Ben Johnson, confirmed this in the post-draft press conference at Halas Hall.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 4
Bears' Cap Space Puts Them Near Bargain Bin, Here are Affordable Options in Free Agency
The Chicago Bears will take part in rookie minicamp this weekend, and then the offseason will really begin in earnest when the team returns for OTAs and mandatory minicamp next month.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Chicago Bears’ draft haul could clear the way for blockbuster trade with Baltimore Ravens
Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement on the eve of free agency earlier this spring sent the Chicago Bears scrambling, but how Ryan Poles and the front office rapidly addressed the center position could open the door for some additional wheeling and dealing in the weeks ahead.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Chicago Bears may have failed Caleb Williams in one enormous area
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, leading his team to an NFC North division title and a Wild Card Round playoff win over the Green Bay Packers while flashing remarkable poise and a flare for the dramatic in the process.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 4
Latest rumor about 2026 NFL schedule release could leave Bears fans waiting even longer for a highly anticipated announcement
The Chicago Bears, and the other 31 teams in the NFL, might have to wait longer than usual until finding out what their 2026 regular season schedule will look like later this fall.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 4
'Whether the defensive front can rebound' Chicago Bears have major post-draft question to answer
General manager Ryan Poles, and the Chicago Bears have spent the better parts of the past two offseasons acquiring young talent around quarterback Caleb Williams and fortifying the playmakers that head coach Ben Johnson needed for his system to thrive.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 4
Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks: Is there a New King in the North?
The 2026 NFL season is still months away, but with the first day of free agency now two months behind us and the 2026 NFL draft now over, every team's roster is pretty much set.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 4
Predicting Landing Spots for Chicago Bears' Best Remaining Free Agents
As the second wave of free agency hits following the NFL Draft, teams will turn back to the free-agent market to fill any remaining holes they have before the offseason program kicks off in earnest.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Chicago Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman catches Caleb Williams’ attention
Many Chicago Bears fans are already looking forward to next season after the team selected Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The former Oregon star is coming off a strong collegiate campaign, recording 96 combined tackles, including 44 solo efforts.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 4
Three predictions for the Chicago Bears rookie class, including how involved the trio of offensive Day 2 selections will be
The Chicago Bears will have seven new rookie draft picks joining the roster in 2026, but not everyone is going to be an immediate starter right off the jump.
Khalil Herbert News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Former Chicago Bears RB gets tryout with NFC team
Former Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert could be getting another shot in the NFL. After spending part of the 2025 season with the Cincinnati Bengals, he’s now looking for a new home.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3
Projecting the Best Chicago Bears Roster Battles and Likely Outcomes
The Bears' offseason roster is nearly full after a round of reported undrafted free agent signings yet to be confirmed by the team. Following rookie camp on Friday and Saturday, it could change when they offer contracts to tryout rookies and veterans who get invited for the workouts and meetings, but this won't really affect much about the roster.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 3
NFC Notes: Coby Bryant, Jayden Reed, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears GM Ryan Poles gave his opinion on being able to pair free agent signing Coby Bryant and first-round pick Dillon Theineman at safety. “I think you match up better,” Poles said, via BearsWire.com.
Charles Snowden News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3
Chicago Bears Should Reunite with Former UDFA Edge Rusher Recently Cut By Raiders
The Chicago Bears need more help at edge rusher and an old friend just became available on waivers. The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Saturday that they have waived defenive end Charles Snowden, who spent each of the previous two seasons with the franchise.
Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / May 3
Former Bears WR explains how Chicago can avoid regression going into the second season under Ben Johnson based on his experience
The Chicago Bears had a season to remember in 2025 and the challenge now is continuing that same level of success and avoiding regression, and one former Bears wide receiver had some great advice.
Garrett Bradbury News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3
Suggestions of Garrett Bradbury Trade Fail to Realize One NFL Reality
This Bears draft hits you right in the face. It's not coming at anybody like a sneaky left hook or an uppercut. The strong part of their draft is obvious and so, too, is the weakness.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3
What the NFL Draft Told Us About Ben Johnson's Real Plan for the Bears
The Chicago Bears had an interesting Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft that told us a lot about what head coach Ben Johnson plans on doing with his offense in 2026.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 3
NFL News: Tom Brady puts Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams on the spot with one question
Tom Brady is widely considered one of, if not the greatest quarterback in the history of the sport. Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is looking to follow in Brady’s footsteps, at least in terms of cementing his legacy as an elite quarterback in the NFL.
Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2
Ranking Ryan Poles' Chicago Bears Picks for Potential Bust Rate
One word hits harder for teams than all others when it comes to the draft and that's "bust." It's a word with various degrees and meanings but essentially the player failed to live up to their draft status in a big way.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 2
NFC Notes: Blake Miller, Dillon Thieneman, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears GM Ryan Poles said after drafting rookie S Dillon Thieneman that having a strong secondary could help the team generate a stronger pass rush. “If you help the secondary, you know, they’re related to a degree,” Poles said after drafting Thieneman, via ESPN.
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