Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3

The Answer to Bears' Defensive Line Problem is Someone Ben Johnson Knows Well

If the 2026 NFL draft told us anything about the Chicago Bears, it's that this roster rebuild runs through Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. General manager Ryan Poles used all three of his Day 2 draft picks on offensive upgrades, even to the seeming detriment of the defense.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2

Proposed Bears Free-Agent Signing Offers Low-Risk Option for Chicago's Defense

If there's one position we could see the Chicago Bears addressing in the second wave of free agency, it's edge rusher. We have written here ad nauseam about Chicago's need at the position this offseason, and we thought the Bears would address that need in the 2026 NFL Draft, only to be left disappointed.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / May 2

Caleb Williams receives scary outlook due to questionable Bears decision

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a breakout year in 2025, leading the Bears to an NFC North division title and a Wild Card Round playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers.

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 2

Chicago Bears receive failing grade for 2026 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, the next offseason activity is here as teams move to more OTA’s and rookie minicamp. For the Chicago Bears, they will host their rookie minicamp next week at Halas Hall, as coaches will get their first look at the newest members of the roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2