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A Post-Draft Look at the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Needs

The 2025 NFL Draft has closed, and the Chicago Bears did what they could to try to build up their roster to make themselves better. From the first round to the last, the Bears were very active trading and making picks to try to get themselves to the next level by winning more games and making the playoffs.

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If Bears don't sign Nick Chubb they might need to stop him

If the Bears don't sign running back Nick Chubb , perhaps they should get used to the idea of trying to stop him. The former Cleveland Browns and four-time

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / May 3

Bears Draft: Shemar Turner has played every position on the defensive line

Taylor Doll talks with Texas A&M defensive line coach Tony Jerod-Eddie about his former player, Bears second-round draft pick Shemar Turner. On her

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3

Why Bears can anticipate immediate impact from rookie pass targets

The selection of tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III with the first two Bears draft picks fuels optimism about the offense's immediate future.

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The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / May 3

Who was your least favorite Chicago Bears draft pick?

Check out topic number two of our Bears draft roundtable. The Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL Draft class received relatively high marks from analysts, and our fans mostly agreed.

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One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 3

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles drops massive quote on Ben Johnson’s no nonsense approach

During the 2024 season, the Chicago Bears suffered one ost the most brutal collapses in recent years for any Chicago sports team. Following the loss to the Washington Commanders due to a game-losing hail mary, the Bears lost ten straight games.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 3

'He's locked in like I've never seen him before' - Bears star edge rusher Montez Sweat could be in for a bounce back season under Dennis Allen

When the Chicago Bears hired defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, a lot of excitement started building for what this defense is going to look like in 2025.

NFL Draft News

'They really really like him': Packers insider identifies the UDFA team may love the most

One head-scratching offseason transaction made by each NFL team

Team exec explains why Giants should make this Jaxson Dart decision

Team executive explains why Giants should make this Jaxson Dart decision

Obsession with SEC talent is paying dividends for Eagles

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / May 3

Five Bears Takes Following The 2025 NFL Draft

Reacting so quickly following the NFL Draft can be tricky. Instead, Aaron Leming took some time to gather his thoughts on the Bears’ draft approach, and general manager Ryan Poles’ latest interview with ESPN 1000.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 3

Bears undrafted free agent duo tabbed by GM as roster challengers

The Bears normally say very little about the undrafted free agent rookies they sign until after their rookie camp. They hadn't acknowledged any officially until Thursday when GM Ryan Poles commented specifically on a pair of them while he made an appearance on AM-1000's Kap & J.Hood Show.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2

Chicago Bears enter 2025 NFL season with one of league's most exciting young cores

As if the combination of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze wasn't already enough for Chicago Bears fans to get excited about, the 2025 NFL Draft additions of Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III just ratcheted it up a notch.

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The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2026. Here's a look at our first 2026 mock draft as of April 29, 2025.

QB Arch Manning hype grows with early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 draft

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

The best selection each NFL team made in the 2025 draft

Which rookies will be difference-makers next season?

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Bears Urged to Trade for Projected $63 Million Edge Rusher

The Chicago Bears have addressed essentially every team deficiency from 2024 to one degree or another, though one spot that could still get a bit more

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / May 2

Predicting which Bears rookies will make the biggest impact in 2025

Forget long term, who will make the biggest contribution this season? When teams select players in the NFL Draft, they are looking for who can be a key player for their team for years to come, that certainly isn’t some bold take.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 2

Chicago Bears ownership dynamics to change as McCaskey family recons with taxes: Report

On Dec. 26, shouts for the McCaskey family to “sell the team” were loud as the Chicago Bears fell 6-3 to the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field during a Thursday night snoozefest.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 2

Chicago Bears still considered NFC North cellar dwellers despite offseason moves

The Chicago Bears have been one of the most talked about teams of the offseason, primarily due to their aggressive moves throughout. However, the Bears still have an uphill climb as they attempt to return to the top of the NFC North.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2

The player who really deserves high priority for Bears extension

After T.J. Edwards got is contact extension and Brian Piccolo Award, Bears GM Ryan Poles was asked if guard Joe Thuney was next up on his contract extension list.

Nick Chubb News / ChiCitySports / May 2

Nick Chubb to Chicago Bears buzz grows louder after latest Browns move

As the Chicago Bears figure out their 2025 running back plans, veteran Nick Chubb has continuously been linked to the team as a potential free agent target.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2

No love for Chicago Bears' Colston Loveland in ESPN 2025 Rookie of the Year projection

Chicago Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland is expected to make a massive impact in 2025. He profiles as the kind of mismatch that coach Ben Johnson will use to his advantage in the passing game, which could lead to big numbers for the first-year tight end.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

Revisiting the Bears and Panthers 2023 Draft Trade

When the Bears selected Luther Burden III with the 39th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they didn’t pick just a weapon with great playmaking upside. They also completed one of the biggest draft trades in NFL history.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 2

Chicago Bears signed an undrafted free agent who is going to make the rest of the league regret not selecting him in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears added eight players in the 2025 NFL Draft ahead of Ben Johnson's first season as the team's head coach. They went to work on signing multiple undrafted free agents shortly before the 2025 NFL Draft concluded, and the team was able to add some solid players to round out their rookie class.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 2

Risky business for Bears looking past top picks' numbers dips

Look at the Bears' draft class from a distance and it turns up one glaring fact at the top in terms of player performance. GM Ryan Poles and his personnel department were willing to overlook last year's worse numbers by players to select them based on traits and also performances from the previous year.