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Bears Re-Sign Braxton Jones to One-Year, $10 Million Contract

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been hard at work since the opening of the legal tampering period of free agency at noon EST on Monday. He started with the re-signing of linebacker D'Marco Jackson to a two-year deal, and he's still going well into the evening.

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Bears Use Under-The-Radar Free Agency Approach; Why It’s Smart

The Chicago Bears, according to the NFL Network’s Rich Eisen, met the Las Vegas Raiders’ two first-round pick asking price for Maxx Crosby. So did the Baltimore Ravens, who won the sweepstakes because their pick this year is 11 spots ahead of the Bears.

Devin Bush News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9

Devin Bush Provides Bears with More Conventional Linebacker Skill Set

When the Bears were getting ready to play a terrible Cleveland defense last season, one named kept coming up during the week among coaches and even running backs and l inemen when discussing the Browns.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9

The NFL Made Their Decision on the Chicago Bears Ian Cunningham Comp Picks

The conversation surrounding the NFL's compensation pick formula, specifically surrounding Ian Cunningham being hired as the Falcons general manager, has been well-documented and highly discussed.

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NFL: Former Chicago Bears QB agrees to sign with the Titans

The Tennessee Titans found their backup quarterback, agreeing to terms with former Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. According to NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, the deal with Trubisky is a two-year contract.

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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.

Case Keenum News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

Veteran Quarterback Case Keenum Re-Signs With Chicago Bears

Most guys in Case Keenum’s shoes would have called it a career by now. He’s 38 years old. He didn’t throw a single regular-season pass in 2025. There were genuine rumblings that he might just hang up the cleats and ride off into the Texas sunset.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 9

NFL officially screws over the Bears regarding the Ian Cunningham compensatory draft pick situation

When Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was hired to become the next general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, the conversation around the move centered on the wrong discussion.

Coby Bryant News / Stadium Rant / March 9

Super Bowl Safety Coby Bryant Signs With The Chicago Bears

With NFL free agency in full swing, the Chicago Bears made a major addition by signing former Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl champion safety Coby Bryant to a 3-year, $40 million contract, per Jordan Schultz.

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Bears Updated Depth Chart After Devin Bush, Coby Bryant, and Neville Gallimore Deals

The Chicago Bears have spent the early portion of 2026 free agency reshaping the middle of their defense. By agreeing to deals with linebacker Devin Bush, safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, Chicago added three players who are expected to play meaningful roles in 2026.

Tyson Bagent News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Bears latest free agent move adds even more fire to the Tyson Bagent trade rumors with one viable team left ready to strike

The Chicago Bears reached another agreement with one of their own in free agency and plan to bring quarterback Case Keenum back on a two-year, $5.5 million deal that has a max value of $8 million.

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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 / A to Z Sports / March 9

Bears' linebacker signings in free agency point toward a comforting sign for Dennis Allen and the team's future at the position

The Chicago Bears have been busy on the first day of free agency by adding pieces to the defense in defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, safety Coby Bryant, and linebacker Devin Bush as the expected signings that have been reported so far.

Tremaine Edmunds News / ChiCitySports / March 9

Former Chicago Bears linebacker has new home after getting deal in NFC

The Chicago Bears were in a tough cap position this offseason, forcing them to have to make some decisions in terms of key players. One of those players was linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

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D.J. Moore News / Stadium Rant / March 9

What the DJ Moore Trade Means For The Chicago Bears And Buffalo Bills

After months of rumors, Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was finally traded the week before free agency. The trade sent him and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in return for a 2026 second-round pick.

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Devin Bush looking to continue career resurgence with Bears

Former first-round draft pick Devin Bush has turned the momentum from his career-resurgence season in 2025 into a three-year deal with a new team.

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Devin Bush News / ChiCitySports / March 9

Chicago Bears sign linebacker Devin Bush to a 3-year contract in NFL free agency

The Chicago Bears have been active in the early hours of 2026 NFL free agency. Already, they have added safety Coby Bryant. This was a necessity as both of Chicago’s starting safeties from last season, Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, are also hitting free agency.

Tremaine Edmunds News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Bears replacing Tremaine Edmunds with ex-Browns veteran

The Chicago Bears apparently made their linebacking corps a point of focus as NFL free agency got underway. After re-signing breakout player D’Marco Jackson earlier today, the Bears have reportedly agreed to a deal with Devin Bush.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 9

Ryan Poles' Intent Seems Obvious with First Bears Moves of Free Agency

Bears GM Ryan Poles stated one basic goal for his defense during free agency and the draft while at the scouting combine "I want to improve our defensive speed overall," Poles said.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

Chicago Bears Sign Super Bowl-Winning Safety To 3-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears made a massive statement during the opening wave of NFL free agency. Knowing they needed to completely revamp their defensive secondary, the front office secured Super Bowl champion safety Coby Bryant.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

Chicago Bears Beef Up Defensive Line; Sign Colts DT To 2-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears addressed a critical offseason need right at the start of the free agency window. The front office agreed to terms with veteran defensive tackle Neville Gallimore on a two-year contract worth $12 million.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 9

NFL reporter predicts Chicago Bears to re-sign star free agent

The Chicago Bears are getting ready for the free agency period to begin and need to figure out which players they are going to be trying to sign. While they cannot speak to any free agents from other teams until Monday, they can still negotiate with their own free agents.

Olamide Zaccheaus News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9

Falcons Signing WR Olamide Zaccheaus

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Falcons are signing Bears WR Olamide Zaccheaus to a contract. Zaccheaus, 28, went undrafted out of Virginia back in 2019 and caught on with the Falcons soon after, making the 53-man roster out of training camp.

D'Marco Jackson News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Bears retain LB D'Marco Jackson on 2-year deal

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with linebacker D'Marco Jackson on a two-year, $7.5 million contract, multiple outlets reported Monday. The deal, which can become official with the start of the new league year on Wednesday, carries a maximum value of $10.5 million with incentives.