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ESPN free agent rankings gives Chicago some good news in their chances of re-signing one of their top defensive players

Free agency is coming up quick for the NFL and the Chicago Bears will be a team to watch over the next few weeks to try and get over the hump as a Super Bowl contender going into Year 2 of the Ben Johnson Era.

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Why One Veteran Defender Could Decide the Entire Bears' 2026 offseason

The Chicago Bears' 2026 offseason is shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent franchise history, and, according to ESPN, one defender will shape the next few months the most.

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Senior Bowl Backs for Bears to Explore as D'Andre Swift's Competition

The D'Andre Swift scrutiny began very early before the Bears even reported for OTAs in 2025 and the veteran back responded with his best season. Congratulations, and the scrutiny begins all over again now with the Senior Bowl .

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Why Jaelan Phillips Would Be A Sneaky-Good Free-Agent Signing for Bears

What if I told you the Chicago Bears could potentially upgrade significantly at defensive end this offseason without having to break the bank with a Trey Hendrickson or Maxx Crosby signing?

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Caleb Williams News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

Caleb Williams Named Chicago Bears Offensive Player Of The Year

If there was ever a “no-brainer” award in the history of Halas Hall, this might be it. The Chicago Bears officially named quarterback Caleb Williams their Offensive Player of the Year this week, and honestly, who else could it have been?

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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.

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Which Current Bears Could Make The Hall Of Fame One Day?

Yesterday provided a stunning reminder that the 2026 Hall-of-Fame class is about to be unveiled as Bill Belichick, the greatest coach of all time, missed out on his deserved first-ballot status.

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Bears' 2025 Rookies Did Something Never Seen in NFL History

The 2025 NFL season could not have gone much better for the Chicago Bears. They more than doubled their win total from 2024 (from five to 11) and pulled off the challenging worst-to-first transition, clinching the 2025 NFC North championship in Week 17.

D.J. Moore News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28

Has a potential trade destination emerged for DJ Moore and the Bears?

A big move in the AFC East Tuesday might have some ripple effects for the Bears and the NFC North. The Buffalo Bills have reportedly promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach after interviewing a number of candidates, including ex-OC Brian Daboll.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / January 28

3 Senior Bowl Day 1 Standouts that dominated on the defensive line with Bears GM Ryan Poles in attendance

The first day of Senior Bowl week is in the books and it seemed to be a great first day for the defensive line prospects based on reports out of Mobile, Alabama.

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Bears' Ben Johnson Could Target Fired Offensive Coordinator as Declan Doyle Insurance

Declan Doyle isn't going to the Philadelphia Eagles, but the young offensive coordinator could still be leaving the Chicago Bears. Is it time for Ben Johnson to hire an insurance policy?

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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.

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The Bears drafted Kyle Monangai in the 7th round. He led their rookie class with 947 scrimmage yards

The Chicago Bears went from 5-12 to 11-6 and won the NFC North. Three rookies each topped 650 scrimmage yards, a first in the Super Bowl era. Ben Johnson is a Coach of the Year finalist in his first season.

Austin Booker News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 28

Unheralded Defender Named Unsung Hero On Bears' Defense

The Bears' pass-rush might not have been a strength on the defensive side of the ball this season. In fact, it was probably their most glaring weakness.

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Chicago Bears announce roster decision after divisional round loss

The Chicago Bears’ season came to a bitter end in the divisional round. After a hard-fought battle against the Los Angeles Rams, the Bears fell short in overtime 20-17.

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Rankings Say Not Much for Bears to Look at Among Senior Bowl Tackles

Every year one-on-one battles between pass rushers and tackles at Senior Bowl practices excite NFL scouts, and videos of these generate great social media media interest.

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3 players Bears must re-sign this offseason after flaming out of playoffs

The Chicago Bears went from forgotten to feared and suddenly fragile again. For the first time in years, Chicago wasn’t clinging to hope in 2025. Instead, the Bears were commanding belief.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / January 27

Chicago Bears urged to dump off different target than DJ Moore to Panthers

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has been the obvious choice for the team to consider trading this offseason. With the Bears needing to clear cap nearly $10 million in cap space, Moore’s $28.5 million cap hit for 2026 looks hard to swallow on a roster that includes Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, and Cole Kmet.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

NFL Insider Cautions Chicago Bears On All-In Moves In 2026 Offseason

If you have spent any time in the Chicago Bears social media circles recently, you know the fanbase is practically foaming at the mouth for a pass rusher.

Jamree Kromah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Bears Signed DE Jamree Kromah For 2026

The Chicago Bears signed DE Jamree Kromah to a futures contract for the 2026 season, per the NFL transaction wire. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 27

Chicago Bears Trade Buzz Builds Around Former Offensive Cornerstone This Offseason

The Chicago Bears head into the 2026 NFL offseason facing several key decisions, including an increasingly uncertain outlook for veteran tight end Cole Kmet.

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‘Unsung hero’ balled out for the Chicago Bears in 2025

The Chicago Bears saw key contributions from several players who began the 2025 campaign flying under the radar. Cornerback Nashon Wright made the Pro Bowl, safety Kevin Byard led the league in interceptions, Luther Burden’s role expanded as his rookie season went on, as did seventh-round rookie running back Kyle Monangai’s.

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Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker makes his 2026 intentions clear and should be firmly on Dennis Allen and the Bears’ radar

The Chicago Bears have a clear priority this offseason that needs to be centered around overhauling the defensive side of the ball going into the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 27

Chicago Bears starter could be poised to cash in when NFL free agency begins

The Chicago Bears could see some major turnover this offseason. Thanks to Chicago’s top three safeties set to be free agents, and potentially investing in upgrades along the defensive line and opposite edge rusher Montez Sweat, there could be some big changes to the starting lineups on both sides of the ball before the 2026 season kicks off.