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On YouTubeChicago 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 .
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 refuse to surrender in the losing battle when it comes to getting compensatory draft picks for losing assistant general manager Ian Cunningham.
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?
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.
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 / 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 / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Positional Draft Strength Makes Braxton Jones' Bears Comeback Essential
At the owners meetings, Bears coach Ben Johnson painted an uncertain picture about the left tackle position beyond even the fact that starter Ozzy Trapilo may miss the entire season.
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 / ChiCitySports / April 1
Sean McVay leaves no doubt on his opinion of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams turned heads across the NFL during the 2025 season. Williams led Chicago to its first division title since 2018 and its first playoff win since 2010.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 1
Bears' Ben Johnson Details Specific Areas Where Caleb Williams Can Improve in 2026
While Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took a step forward in his second season in the NFL, there's no question Williams has more work to do to reach his ceiling.
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.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1
ESPN writer names this draft prospect to the Chicago Bears as a favorite fit
The Chicago Bears are in a position where they can make an immediate impact on the franchise with the 2026 NFL Draft. They do not have much available cap space to make some noise in the remaining free agents, but they have a bevy of draft capital they can work with.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears keeping tabs on speedy wide receiver
By now we know what the positions of need are for the Chicago Bears entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Most of those needs are on the defensive side of the football in terms of defensive tackle, an edge rusher and safety.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears: NFL’s Roger Goodell running out of patience on new stadium
At midnight Tuesday, the clock will run out on the “soft deadline” the Chicago Bears gave the state of Illinois to pass tax-friendly legislation, essentially giving the go-ahead for the team to build in Arlington Heights.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson hypes young WR heading into new NFL season
There’s a lot to be excited about for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears in 2026. The Bears are coming off a remarkable campaign. They finished the regular season at 11-6, marking their best record since 2018.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 31
How the Bears handled Drew Dalman’s retirement situation looks even better after the latest mistake made by a division rival
The Chicago Bears were forced into a tough situation when 27-year-old center Drew Dalman announced his retirement, one year into a three-year contract he signed with the team.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 31
Chicago Bears QB Caleb William’s offseason update catches attention
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams earned every bit of his offseason. The 24-year-old threw for a Bears single-season record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 2025.
Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Why Chicago Bears Free-Agent Signing Kalif Raymond Will Break Out in 2026
With the Chicago Bears needing depth at wide receiver, head coach Ben Johnson turned to a familiar face. That familiar face was former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who was inked to a one-year deal worth up to $5.1 million.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Bears Named as Perfect Match For One of the Top Edge Rushers in 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears' pass rush was one of their most glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball last season. While they added depth to the interior of the defensive line (although I'm honestly not sure how much Neville Gallimore, James Lynch, and Kentavius Street will move the needle), they have yet to add anyone to compete on the edge.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 31
Ben Johnson Fires Up Second-Year Hype Train for Chicago Bears' 2025 Draft Pick
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's excitement for second-year wide receiver Luther Burden is palpable. Johnson was asked about the 2025 second-round draft pick while down at the NFL Annual League Meeting on Monday and had nothing but great things to say about him.
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.
Chicago Bears News / NFL Analysis Network / March 31
Bears 'got to get right back to work' as roster turnover reshapes offseason.
“We got to get right back to work,” Ben Johnson said in a recent Bears offseason interview, and the context around that statement makes it more than a routine message.
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