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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19
Bears Start Creating Cap Space by Shaving Veteran Defensive Player
Amen Ogbongbemiga represented depth at linebacker and special teams but the Bears found that quality elsewhere last year when necessary. As a result, they’ve decided he is among the players who they can do without moving forward.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / February 19
Bears Release LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
The Bears have released linebacker and special teamer Amen Ogbongbemiga, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports. The 27-year-old will head to free agency early.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 19
Bears announce first offseason move to create immediate salary cap relief with more moves expected on the way
The Chicago Bears have started the tough offseason process of moving on from players to create immediate cap relief with plenty more moves on the horizon.
The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the all-time leaders in receiving touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 19
Chicago Bears release $5 million veteran LB before free agency
The Chicago Bears have some work to do to clear cap space before free agency. Per Over the Cap, the Bears are in the red by over $5 million. Chicago will have to work on restructuring contracts or trading playmakers like D.J.
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 / ChiCitySports / February 19
Chicago Bears could make stunning $10 million decision ahead of free agency
General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have some serious work to do in the coming days. Before the new league year begins next month, Chicago must get cap compliant, but that is going to force some difficult decisions on Poles and head coach Ben Johnson, as the Bears are currently upwards of $5 million over the salary cap.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 19
JB Pritzker reveals what’s really going on with Bears’ new stadium talks amid increased Indiana threat
Will the Chicago Bears move to Indiana? Or are they locked into Arlington Heights? Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed what is really going on with new stadium talks amid an increased Indiana threat.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19
ESPN Analyst Explains What Bears' Caleb Williams Must Do to Become an All-Pro
If Chicago Bars quarterback Caleb Williams makes the leap in 2026 from breakout second season to NFL All-Pro, it'll be all about rhythm. That's the core of ESPN analyst Matt Bowen's recent breakdown of how the former 2024 first-overall pick can elevate his game to the same level of the best in the league in Year 3.
D'Andre Swift News / A to Z Sports / February 19
Chicago Bears should avoid rash D'Andre Swift decision until they know what 2026 NFL free agency can truly bring
Free agency is quickly coming up around the corner and over the next few days, teams in the NFL will begin cutting high-priced players to free up some spending money the market opens.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 19
Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Chicago Bears statement with Indiana stadium project
The Chicago Bears stadium saga took a drastic turn on Thursday morning with a flurry of news and events. And for fans who want the team to stay in Illinois, it’s not great news.
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 19
The Chicago Bears Get It Right With Their Assistant General Manager Hire
Some were unsure if the Bears were going to sign someone to replace Ian Cunningham as their assistant general manager. They answered that question today, as they announced that Jeff King, who has been a member of the team's scouting staff for the previous decade, would be promoted to the position.
Drew Dalman News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19
PFF's Latest Ranking Validates One of the Chicago Bears' Smartest 2025 Moves
When the Chicago Bears signed Drew Dalman to a three-year deal last offseason, the move was met with excitement by fans who had become used to the center as an annual plague.
Chicago Bears News / The Spun / February 19
Governor Of Illinois Reacts To Potential Chicago Bears Move
Believe it or not, the Chicago Bears are serious about permanently leaving the state of Illinois. A bill that would clear the path for the Bears to have a stadium in Hammond, Indiana was approved Thursday by lawmakers in the state House Ways and Means Committee.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19
Mock Draft Pick for Bears Considers Ben Johnson's Love of Scoring
Ben Johnson's calling card is attacking. Caleb Williams said it himself this week in a podcast. The coach wants to run up 50 points on people. If you do that, defense tends to take the back seat when it comes to finding talent.
Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / February 19
Bears' Name in Question After Potential New Stadium in Indiana
The Chicago Bears may soon face an identity question as plans for a new stadium shift to Indiana. After stalled talks in Illinois, the franchise has turned its focus to a proposed site near Wolf Lake in Hammond.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19
Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL Draft Earns Awesome Regrade After NFC North Title Season
Bleacher Report handed the Chicago Bears an 'A' in its 2025 NFL Draft regrade, and, honestly, it's hard to argue with it. When you win your first NFC North title since 2018, your draft class is going to get re-examined through a different lens.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 19
Radio host invokes George Halas amid ‘sad’ Bears Indiana stadium news
Speculation has been growing in recent weeks that the Chicago Bears’ next home could be in Indiana, not Illinois. The Bears currently play in Soldier Field in the Windy City, but recently, Indiana lawmakers approved an amendment to that would open the door for the Bears to move to Hammond, per Marissa Perlman and Adam Harrington of CBS News.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 19
Bears Appear Poised to Do Like So Many Other Illinois Businesses
It would appear another established business in the state of Illinois is on the verge of fleeing to the safety of fiscal competence and sanity in Indiana.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / February 19
Bears Promote Jeff King to Assistant General Manager
The Chicago Bears have promoted Jeff King to assistant general manager, filling the vacancy left by Ian Cunningham, who departed to become the Atlanta Falcons’ general manager in January.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 19
Bears take another 'meaningful step' in plans to potentially ditch Illinois for Indiana
Are the Chicago Bears seriously considering moving to Indiana?
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 19
Bears Promote Executive Jeff King To Assistant GM
The Chicago Bears announced they have promoted director of player personnel Jeff King to be their new assistant general manager, per Ian Rapoport. He fills the role vacated by Ian Cunningham, who was hired as the Falcons’ new GM. King interviewed for the Chargers’ general manager job in 2024 before they landed on Joe Hortiz.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / February 19
Bears on verge of committing to NW Indiana stadium
The Chicago Bears are willing to commit $2 billion to a stadium project near Wolf Lake in Northwest Indiana after failing to gain traction with new construction projects in Illinois.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 18
Conversation between Bears' Caleb Williams, Raiders' Maxx Crosby reportedly 'making waves'
Crosby has been the subject of renewed trade rumors ever since it was revealed that he was "not happy" about being shut down before the end of the 2025 season because of a lingering knee injury.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 18
QB Caleb Williams sets massive goal for 2026 Bears
Williams was responsible for seven comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 of this past campaign through Chicago's wild-card playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17
Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds, TE Cole Kmet Could Be Cap Casualties
The Bears have quietly become a very expensive football team. At the moment, the team is projected to be above the 2026 salary cap by $5.3MM, per OverTheCap, with 13 players currently scheduled for a cap hit over $10MM.
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