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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Bears Owner Spells Out Precisely Why the Team Deserves Comp Picks
Chicago Bears owner/board chairman George McCaskey very effectively argued his team's side in the case of the stolen compensatory draft picks. In fact, if you listen to what McCaskey said and what has already happend, the only way the NFL can refuse to give the draft picks to the Bears is by pure obstinance and ignorance.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 1
NFC Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears QB Caleb Williams had a strong first year under HC Ben Johnson, where he continued to improve as the season went on. Although opposing defensive
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson gets honest on what Caleb Williams needs to do better in 2026
When the Chicago Bears drafted Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the hope was that he would become their franchise quarterback.
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears urged to trade fan-favorite defender ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 NFL season 11-6 and won the NFC North division title. They also knocked their hated rivals, the Green Bay Packers out of the postseason before falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 1
Bears ‘In Communication’ With NFL Over Ian Cunningham Comp Picks
The NFL’s Rooney Rule, originally instituted in 2002 to expand opportunities for minority coaches, has expanded and evolved over the last two decades. Among the changes are the inclusion of top front office positions and a compensatory system that rewards teams who develop minority coaching or executive talent.
Kevin Warren News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
George McCaskey Says Bears Fans Would Get Used to an Indiana Stadium
It's probably better not to read too much into recent positive trends towards a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights based on what the team is saying about the issue at the NFL owners meetings .
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears are 'making progress' on contract extension for Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears have had a busy off-season. Amid rumors of possibly relocating to Indiana, the front office has had to block out that noise and focus on re-tooling the roster.
Roger Goodell News / ChiCitySports / April 1
Chicago Bears made desperate pitch to Roger Goodell for draft
On March 9, the NFL released the full slate for the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Chicago Bears did not receive two compensatory picks via the Rooney Rule after assistant general manager Ian Cunningham left to take the general manager job of the Atlanta Falcons.
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 / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Chicago Bears Aren't Giving up in Controversial Battle Against NFL
The Chicago Bears are not giving up in their quest to get two compensatory draft picks. Because of The Rooney Rule, the Bears were expecting to get two compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after the departure of former assistant GM Ian Cunningham, who was hired as the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
The Chicago Bears' Next Cap Casualty Could Be a Fan Favorite
The Bears' linebacker room dealt with a myriad of injuries last season, and that opened the door for some unlikely contributors down the stretch. None made more of their opportunity than D'Marco Jackson, whom the team signed off waivers just before the start of the regular season.
Ben Johnson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Bears HC Ben Johnson giddy about $40 million ‘trained killer’ added in free agency
The Chicago Bears are hoping that they can become the team to beat in the NFC. Playing in a very competitive NFC North division, the Bears took many teams by surprise last season when they ended up beating the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Mock Draft from League Intel Lands Bears Consolation Pick They Need
The Bears' need for a safety starter at this point must take priority because it is a gaping hole in their starting lineup. While a need is obvious for more pass rush help off the edge , and their run-stopping ability at defensive tackle looks no better than last year's debacle, they at least have players manning those D-line positions .
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
George McCaskey is ‘comfortable’ with either location for new Chicago Bears stadium
As the NFL league meetings wrap up in Arizona this week, a hot topic was the Chicago Bears’ stadium situation. With no resolution yet, the team is eyeing two sites for the new stadium.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Bears Predicted to Land 1,200-Yard Wide Receiver
The Chicago Bears were one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NFL season. After going 5-12 in 2024, Chicago completely turned things around under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, going 11-6, winning the NFC North title and making its first playoff appearance since 2020.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 1
Bears refuse to waive the white flag in the Ian Cunningham compensatory pick situation — time is quickly running out to fight it
The Chicago Bears continue pressing for answers after not getting compensatory draft picks for losing Ian Cunningham. The Chicago Bears refuse to surrender in the losing battle when it comes to getting compensatory draft picks for losing assistant general manager Ian Cunningham.
Maxx Crosby News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Bears Must Pivot to Former First-Overall Pick After Missing Out on Maxx Crosby
Throughout the 2026 NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears were linked to Maxx Crosby in blockbuster trade pitches. The team's most glaring need was its underwhelming pass rush situation, and adding the five-time Pro Bowler alongside Montez Sweat would immediately give them one of the best defensive end duos in the league.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 1
Ryan Poles commends Ben Johnson for reigniting the rivalry between the Bears and Packers in a way no coach has been able to for years
The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers are supposed to be one of the most intense rivalries in professional sports, but it didn’t feel like it prior to the 2025 NFL season.
Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
4 Chicago Bears Players Most Impacted by Kalif Raymond Signing in Free Agency
The Chicago Bears made a much-needed addition to their wide receivers room when the team inked former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond to a one-year deal.
Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Where Ryan Poles and His Coach Are in Lock Step May Anger Bears Fans
The Bears have gone through three-plus weeks of free agency and move ahead toward the draft later this month without adding the one position fans seem to demand the most from GM Ryan Poles .
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / April 1
NFL’s 106-Year-Old Franchise Abandons Illinois and Halts $5B Stadium—56,000 Jobs Gone
The Chicago Bears asked Illinois lawmakers to pause a critical stadium hearing on March 26, 2026. A productive three-hour meeting had just wrapped. The property tax bill was moving.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Sean McVay explains the most impressive part of Bears QB Caleb Williams' game
McVay, who experienced what Williams can do firsthand when facing the Bears in the NFC Divisional Round in January, waxed poetic about the face of another franchise at the NFL meetings on Monday.
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