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Scott Hanson Is Fully Bought-In to What the Bears Are Building

From the late-game heroics to the one-of-a-kind plays Caleb Williams was making on a seemingly weekly basis, the 2025 Chicago Bears were must-see TV. It should come as no surprise that four of their games were named among the 10 best of the 2025 NFL season.

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Possible Targets for Chicago Bears to Watch as Franchise Tags Progress

It's tag day in the NFL, a date which formerly carried more significance but still can. This is not the deadline to get it done but the start of tagging, and it can all begin at 3 p.m.

Tyson Bagent News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

NFL Trade Buzz: One Team Reportedly Interested in Bears' Backup QB Tyson Bagent

Tyson Bagent is one of the league's best backup quarterbacks. The Bears clearly recognized that, as they made him one of the league's highest-paid backups (among players clearly intended to be a backup) with a two-year, $10 million extension in August.

Cameron Jordan News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Could Cam Jordan Solve The Bears’ Problems Up Front In Free Agency?

In the NFL, it’s often not just about who you are. It’s who you know. Especially for free agents, it’s easier to go somewhere that you believe will give you the comfort and structure to play your best football.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

The '15 TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL leading rushers since 2000' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Why the Bears Need to Sign This Super Bowl MVP in Free Agency

The NFL is a notoriously cold business, even in the wake of a championship. Just nine days after helping the Seattle Seahawks win their second Super Bowl title and being named the Super Bowl MVP, running back Kenneth Walker III will likely be playing for a new team in 2026, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17

D’Andre Swift Wants To Stay With Bears

For the last two seasons, D’Andre Swift has operated as the Bears’ top running back. If the veteran has his way, that will continue in 2026. One year remains on Swift’s contract.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

All the Reasons Bears Could Pursue Cornerback Help This Offseason

There is very little the Bears can do in free agency or the draft that is not on defense, save signing a left tackle insurance policy. Simply retaining Braxton Jones at left tackle would solve that problem but probably isn't realistic because of costs.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Chicago Bears Dubbed 'Team to Keep an Eye On' for Top Free-Agent Pass Rusher

When ESPN assessed the 2026 NFL free agency landscape, one line stood out for Chicago Bears fans when Matt Bowen predicted the best fit for Cincinnati Bengals superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson: "The Bears are a team to keep an eye on here, too." The reasoning is obvious.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Would The Bears Dare Take A Running Back At No. 25?

We all know what the Chicago Bears are expected to do in the 2026 NFL Draft—defense, defense, defense. Goodness knows they need the help in the trenches, especially.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift confirms he could be moved in 2026

After going 5-12 in 2024, the Chicago Bears under new head coach Ben Johnson rebounded and finished first in the NFC North (11-6) for the first time since 2018.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Caleb Williams reveals plan to shake ‘Cardiac Chicago Bears’ reputation

The Chicago Bears‘ 2025 season was defined by the comeback. In his first season in new head coach Ben Johnson’s system, Caleb Williams powered a franchise record seven comeback victories before leading the largest postseason comeback in the history of the franchise, to dispatch the division rival Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

Chicago Bears Land Defensive Game-Changer in Daniel Jeremiah's Latest 2026 Mock Draft

The Chicago Bears' defensive line continues to dominate the early 2026 NFL Draft conversation, and now, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah is joining the fun.

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / February 17

ESPN mentions Bears as a potential team that could try kicking the tires again on another former Dennis Allen defender in free agency

The Chicago Bears have one plan this offseason and that plan is to give defensive coordinator Dennis Allen the reigns to add whatever pieces he needs to overhaul his defense going into the 2026 season.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 17

Bears' D'Andre Swift makes feelings on future clear amid career uncertainty

Swift addressed his uncertain future in Chicago.

Chicago Bears get massive news on top rookie from stellar 2025 class

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

ESPN Connects Chicago Bears to Intriguing Defensive Move in 2026 Free Agency

The Chicago Bears' safety room is one of the biggest question marks on the roster entering the 2026 offseason, and ESPN's Matt Bowen believes he knows a solution.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Chicago Bears' doomsday scenario starts on Tuesday when it comes to trying to acquire their top target in free agency

The NFL's franchise tag window opens up today, Feb. 17, at 4:00 p.m. ET, giving teams the option to place a one-year tag on any rostered veteran, including pending free agents.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 17

NFL History Predicts a Super Bowl Title for the Bears in 2026

For the first time in seven years, the Chicago Bears are entering a new offseason with expectations of improving on a division title and a playoff berth.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears set to lose Super Bowl winner to Giants

The Chicago Bears could see a veteran safety depart for the New York Giants in free agency. A media outlet has named C.J. Gardner‑Johnson as a potential target to strengthen New York’s defensive backfield.

D'Marco Jackson News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Bears Free Agent Profile: D'Marco Jackson will quickly become a higher priority after an expected move Chicago will make soon

The NFL free agency window is getting closer and closer and the Chicago Bears are set to be an exciting team to watch when the madness begins. Before it gets to that point, the Bears have to first weigh the pros and cons of re-signing the 22 players set to become unrestricted free agents.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears tight end ranked among top trade candidates for 2026 offseason

With the Chicago Bears being in a rough salary cap situation for the 2026 offseason, the team is expected to move on from some solid players and fan favorites in order to create more cap room for the 2026 regular season.

Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Bears, NFL get major Nahshon Wright warning before free agency even begins

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright is hitting free agency at the perfect time. The 27-year-old is coming off of the strongest season of his career, intercepting a personal-best five passes, while notching a career-high 80 total tackles and breaking up one pass as one of the Bears’ standouts in the secondary this past season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 16