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On YouTubeCaleb Williams News / Football Analysis / April 24
Caleb Williams Calls 11-6 Season ‘Just A Stepping Stone’—His Accuracy Hit A 13-Year Playoff Low
Confetti was still floating through the air at Soldier Field, the NFC North banner newly raised above the crowd. In the middle of it all stood Caleb Williams, the Bears’ franchise quarterback, calling the moment just a starting point.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
Best Options Still Available in Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft is over, and it was a doozy with plenty of trades and shocking picks. The Chicago Bears' selection of Dillon Thieneman ended up being one of the best picks of the night.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / April 24
Dillon Thieneman Drafted No. 25 Overall By Chicago Bears In 2026 NFL Draft
Oregon Ducks Safety Dillon Thieneman was drafted No. 25 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft. The star safety is the No. 2 player at his position behind Ohio State’s Caleb Downs.
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24
Bears Still Have Work to do at Safety Even With Dillon Thieneman Pick
The Chicago Bears have made their first selection in the 2026 NFL draft, and it was a great one. Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman had been consistently mocked to the Minnesota Vikings at No.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Chicago Bears fans fired up over 2026 first round draft selection
With the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears found a long term boost to their struggling secondary. Chicago selected Oregon Ducks star Dillon Thieneman with their selection pick of the draft.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Grading the Chicago Bears' Selection of Dillon Thieneman
The Bears didn't wait long to address their most glaring remaining weakness. The prize of their free agent class, Coby Bryant, will obviously hold down one of their starting safety jobs, but his counterpart was previously a question mark.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Historic Chicago Bears First-Round Pick Provides Exact Fit in Key Ways
Ben Johnson apparently learned something from watching the Bears move up and down the field at will against the 49ers last year only to get outscored 42-38.
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Bears GM Ryan Poles made a savvy move during the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft that had nothing to do with the 25th overall pick
The Chicago Bears made waves during the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, but it’s not the only move general manager Ryan Poles made on Thursday.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Grading The Pick: Dillon Thieneman becomes a major steal for Chicago and gives the Bears another impact player in the secondary
The Chicago Bears landed a steal with the 25th overall pick in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft by ending the slide of Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman to pair with Coby Bryant.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Chicago Bears make moves to create cap space during 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears faced a tough salary cap situation this offseason, forcing them to move on from some key players. But even after releasing Tremaine Edmunds and trading DJ Moore, the Bears still needed to create more cap space.
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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23
Bears restructure OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet's contracts
The Chicago Bears have restructured the contracts of OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23
ESPN draft analyst has surprising pick for Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft in an unfamiliar place. It’s been a while since the Bears were picking in the mid-20’s, spending the last few years picking in the top 10.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
Last-Minute Bears NFL Mock Draft With Trade to Fend Off Competitor for Round 1 Target
We are just hours away from the 2026 NFL Draft as of this writing, and in anticipation of the event Chicago Bears fans have been patiently waiting for, we're throwing up one last mock draft.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
The Really Comical Clause Put into Chicago Bears Stadium Bill
With Bears stadium legislation now passed into the hands of the Illinois Senate, it's no guarantee Arlington Heights will ever undertake the construction.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 23
The Best Mock Drafters' Picks for Bears Are in and It's Plan B
The mystery of who the top mock drafters see the Chicago Bears selecting has been revealed. It might not be who you'd think they would pick and looks more like Plan B.
Ryan Poles News / HITC / April 23
Chicago Bears GM says team is open to making a 2026 NFL Draft Day trade
The Chicago Bears are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with flexibility—and they are not hiding it. After an aggressive roster-building stretch under general manager Ryan Poles, Chicago finds itself in a position where it can react to the board rather than chase it.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Bears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams
Expectations are high for the Chicago Bears after the franchise won the NFC North title for the first time since 2018. While the fanbase and talking heads are seemingly all in on the organization running away with the division next season, former tight end turned announcer Greg Olsen pumps the brakes on the Super Bowl talks.
Chicago Bears News / HITC / April 22
Bears call it competition at left tackle, corner, and safety but the stats say otherwise
While the Bears have talked a lot about adding competition to the roster, the play on the field hasn’t quite matched up with those intentions. Braxton Jones posted a 55.5 PFF grade in 2025 and ended up losing his spot in the lineup.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Bears’ Caleb Williams finally speaks on DJ Moore trade for first time
Recently, the Bills had a bittersweet reality of their recent roster changes, and they are reportedly “not happy” about missing out on the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading the 60th overall pick for DJ Moore.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren News / Yardbarker / April 22
Only one pick makes sense for the Bears
The Chicago Bears' secondary went through a major overhaul early in the offseason. That's why this pick makes sense at No. 25.
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / April 21
Bears' Caleb Williams embracing Super Bowl goal after playoff heartbreak
With first-year HC Ben Johnson and Williams leading the charge, the Bears became one of the top positive surprises in 2025 before Chicago suffered a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20
Bears To Exercise RT Darnell Wright’s Fifth-Year Option
The Bears’ 2025 offensive line overhaul produced multiple All-Pro nods, but the group has since encountered turbulence. Drew Dalman surprisingly retired after his first Chicago season; that followed an Ozzy Trapilo injury expected to keep him out for most (if not all) of the 2026 season.
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