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On YouTubeRyan Poles News / A to Z Sports / January 21
Bears GM Ryan Poles' high praise erased all doubt that two players are top priorities entering the 2026 offseason
The Chicago Bears have kicked off the 2026 offseason with a ton of major decisions coming up for this front office and the coaching staff under general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson.
Kevin Byard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Bears Identify S Kevin Byard As Player They’d Like To Re-Sign
Bears GM Ryan Poles told reporters on Wednesday that they would like to re-sign veteran S Kevin Byard, calling him a “special” player per Scott Bair. “That’s a player we would like to have back,” he said via Brad Biggs.
The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
How many of the players named by the Associated Press as first-team All-Pro in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Falcons Requested To Interview Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham
Jordan Schultz reports that the Falcons have requested to interview Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their general manager vacancy. Here is a current
Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21
Has Ryan Poles Put the Bears in Salary Cap Trouble for 2026?
The Chicago Bears' 2025 season may be over, but Bears fans are filled with hope for the future. Despite a heartbreaking Divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams, which included three interceptions for Caleb Williams, this team proved that they're not the same ol' Bears.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 21
Bears face tough offseason decisions with high-priced players to assess whether or not they fit with Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen
The Chicago Bears are full speed into the offseason and already been in the news with some of the initial offseason plans happening with plenty more coming down the road.
Colston Loveland News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Bears Make Colston Loveland Announcement After First NFL Season
Colston Loveland had a memorable rookie season with the Chicago Bears. Selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Michigan Wolverines star made waves in his first year in the league.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21
Mel Kiper Jr. 2026 NFL Mock Draft Sends Bears a Round 1 Answer to a Massive Need
ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. published his first mock draft of the 2026 draft season, and places the Chicago Bears in what he describes as "best player available" territory with the 25th overall pick.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 21
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams sends parting message after NFL playoff exit
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears’ 2025 season came to an end on Sunday in the divisional round. Despite a valiant effort from the Bears, they still came up short against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 21
Chicago Bears add this defensive lineman in PFF’s recent NFL mock draft
Now that the Chicago Bears are officially eliminated from the playoffs after their overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, it is officially time to look at mock drafts.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 20
Solutions for the Greatest Unforeseen Chicago Bears Problem
Bears offensive linemen loved their mix and continuity during the 2025 season, and as they left Halas Hall they saw bigger things coming with everyone still under contract.
Caleb Williams News / Bleacher Report / January 20
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 20
The Bears announce the signing of 14 players to future contracts
Each team can carry 90 players on its offseason roster. As such, this is the part of the year where teams with nothing less to play for sign players to futures contracts for the upcoming season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 20
Hard-Charging Back Among Bears Returning on Futures Contracts
The Bears were undergoing a rash of running back injuries back near midseason and they had to turn to their practice squad for help. They found it. They elevated Brittain Brown after bringing him back following roster cuts and a strong late preseason performance.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/20/26
Today’s reserve/futures deals: Chicago Bears WR Maurice Alexander, RB Brittain Brown, TE Stephen Carlson, LS Luke Elkin, DB Dallis Flowers, DL Jonathan
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Drew Petzing, Kevin Byard, Bears, Lions
Bears S Kevin Byard led the league in interceptions for the second time in his career, since doing so with the Titans back in 2017. He feels comfortable with his role in Chicago and is hoping to be back with the team in 2026, yet notes that anything could happen.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20
Bears Signed 14 Players To Futures Deals
The Chicago Bears announced they signed 14 players to futures contracts for the 2026 season. The full list includes: WR Maurice Alexander RB Brittain Brown TE Stephen Carlson LS Luke Elkin DB Dallis Flowers DL Jonathan Garvin LB Dominique Hampton OL Kyle Hergel TE Nikola Kalinic DB Dontae Manning DL Jeremiah Martin DB Gervarrius Owens WR J.P.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / January 20
Chicago Bears Face Uncertainty at Left Tackle Heading into Offseason
The Chicago Bears are entering the offseason with a glaring question mark at one of the most critical positions on the field: left tackle. Injuries and inconsistent play have left the team scrambling for answers, and the situation has only grown more complicated following the latest update on rookie Ozzy Trapilo.
Kevin Byard News / Yardbarker / January 20
All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III sends Bears message with free agency looming
Byard spent the past two campaigns with the Bears, and he led the NFL this past regular season with seven interceptions.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 20
Caleb Williams taking this big lesson from Bears' playoff loss to Rams
While speaking with reporters on Monday, Williams indicated that what happened during the postseason defeat can be a teaching moment for everybody involved.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 19
Ben Johnson reflects on 'ridiculous' Caleb Williams play after Bears' loss to Rams
The Chicago Bears seemed destined to make a trip to this year's NFC Championship Game when quarterback Caleb Williams pulled a rabbit out of his hat and connected with tight end Cole Kmet for a highlight-reel touchdown late in Sunday night's divisional-round playoff game versus the Los Angeles Rams.
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