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Bears' Options to Replace Drew Dalman in Free Agency Are Dwindling

Not even a week has passed since Drew Dalman's shocking retirement forced the Chicago Bears to take a hard pivot on their offseason plans, and the list of capable replacements is already shrinking.

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Chicago Bears Trending As Serious Suitor For Tyler Linderbaum

With free agency set to begin on March 11, the Chicago Bears are emerging as a serious suitor for the top offensive lineman on the open market. The Bears cleared up $16.5 million in salary cap space this Thursday by trading wide receiver D.J.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Bears just got burned by their first free agent target and now must be prepared to enter a bidding war for the top dog next week

The center market in free agency is expected to be an aggressive one next week in the NFL and a new threat entered the race in the Chicago Bears following the sudden retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman earlier this week.

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The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?

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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.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Bears trade of DJ Moore to Buffalo Bills is a win-win for both teams

The Chicago Bears have been one of the most talked-about teams in the NFL so far this off-season. Of course, a great deal of this has to do with their rumored interest in acquiring Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby.

Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / March 6

Bears Pro Bowl Center Walks Away From $24M With No Explanation—Bears Lose $42M Anchor

One of the NFL’s most stunning retirement announcements in years landed on Tuesday, March 3, when Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman, 27, informed the team he was stepping away from the game entirely.

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.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Bears receive strong grade for DJ Moore trade with Buffalo Bills

The Chicago Bears made some news on Thursday as they have agreed to trade away wide receiver DJ Moore and their 2026 fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for their 2026 second-round pick.

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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.

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Tremaine Edmunds News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chicago Bears officially release Tremaine Edmunds ahead of 2026 league season

The Chicago Bears have been extremely active today, as their roster is changing. After making a trade earlier, the team has decided to outright release a two-time Pro Bowler from their roster.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Bears make one last tough decision ahead of free agency but now have plenty of space to make some big splashes next week

It's been a tough week at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears after having to say goodbye to three young and promising starters ahead of the start of free agency next week.

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.

Tremaine Edmunds News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5

Bears To Release LB Tremaine Edmunds

Although a report indicated Tremaine Edmunds was drawing trade interest, the Bears will not end up unloading this contract as they will D.J. Moore‘s. Chicago will release Edmunds, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 5

DJ Moore Trade Opens Door for Chicago Bears to Target Maxx Crosby, Tyler Linderbaum

The Chicago Bears changed the direction of their offseason when they traded wide receiver D. J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Beyond the draft compensation, the move reshaped Chicago’s 2026 free agency outlook.

Kevin Byard News / ChiCitySports / March 5

Chances of Chicago Bears resigning top safety increasing: Report

Despite the Chicago Bears defense struggling badly on the pass rush side, the secondary was able to dominate in the takeaway game, leading the NFL in takeaways.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

DJ Moore deal says all the wrong things about Brandon Beane

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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Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

Ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus lands a new job

Former Chicago Bears head coach and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will now have his third job in three years. After being fired by the Cowboys, Eberflus is joining the San Francisco 49ers as an assistant head coach of defense, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5

3 best players Bears must target during 2026 NFL free agency

The 2026 NFL offseason is shaping up to be a busy one, and the Chicago Bears are already at the front and center of it. The team already made arguably the biggest trade thus far when they sent DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second-round draft pick.