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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 17
Bears Labeled a 'Success-Builder' After First Wave of Free Agency
Unlike the 2025 offseason, the Chicago Bears did not exactly dazzle the NFL with a series of big moves at the start of free agency this year. In fact, one of the main takeaways from the Bears' first wave of free agency was how general manager Ryan Poles has seemingly learned not to panic and overpay in free agency.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Bears' Patience With Stadium Legislation About to Be Tested
Wednesday marks a huge day in Illinois and it's not simply because the incessant political commercials should be off of television because the primary is over.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Colston Loveland had no words after unfortunate Chicago Bears news
The Chicago Bears have made difficult decisions this offseason, including trading wide receiver DJ Moore. The Bears sent Moore to the Buffalo Bills for a 2026 second-round pick.
The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears lose 39-game defensive starter in NFL free agency
The Chicago Bears defense may have led the NFL in turnovers forced in 2025, but they were by no means a dominating unit. They still ranked near the bottom of the league in yards and points allowed per game.
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 / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears predicted to make curious move to replace DJ Moore
Last week, the Chicago Bears traded DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. The move saved the Bears nearly $44 million over the next two seasons at a position that already has talent like Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III.
Chicago Bears News / NHANFL / March 16
Caleb Williams Gets NC State Muscle: Bears Trade for Garrett Bradbury to Anchor Line
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears didn’t let the shock of Drew Dalman’s retirement linger. Just days after their Pro Bowl center walked away from the game at 27, General Manager Ryan Poles pulled the trigger on a move to keep Caleb Williams upright.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears roster given top-10 ranking amid NFL free agency
The Chicago Bears have been one of the most active teams in NFL free agency. With the sudden retirement of their Pro Bowl center, Drew Dalman, Chicago traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills for Garrett Bradbury to replace him.
Ryan Bates News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16
Giants Host Free Agent C Ryan Bates For Visit
The New York Giants officially hosted free agent C Ryan Bates for a visit on Monday. Bates, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Penn State back in 2019.
Devin Duvernay News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Best Chicago Bears Options After Losing Return Man Devin Duvernay
One key spot on the Bears roster now is essentially a complete guess. It's a position that saved them twice in games and maybe even won them a game last year.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
What the Chicago Bears taught us during free agency, per Sports Illustrated
The Chicago Bears are one of the most interesting teams during the free agency period. They have seemingly replaced their entire secondary through free agency as they search for improvements.
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 / The Lead / March 16
Who Will Be the Chicago Bears’ New WR1?
Speculations of a DJ Moore trade had been circulating for a long time now, as his place on the team had been in question. The Bears drafted quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in 2024.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Bears GM Ryan Poles might have identified his next hidden gem in the 2026 NFL Draft that can help improve the Chicago's pass rush
The Chicago Bears are onto the 2026 NFL Draft after adding eight external players to the roster and making multiple key re-signings during the first week of free agency.
Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears: former CB Nashon Wright awarded over $1 million from NFL
The Chicago Bears defense was one of the best in the NFL when generating turnovers in 2025. Indeed, they led the league in interceptions, but also were among the league’s worst teams in terms of passing yards given up.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
4 Major Takeaways From the Chicago Bears’ First Wave of Free Agency
The Bears had a busy start to free agency, even if many of the moves they made were retaining their own players or acquiring depth pieces on the defensive side of the ball.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago Bears: Simone Biles reacts to husband Jonathan Owens’ decision
NFL safety Jonathan Owens married the right woman, judging by the support that he gets from Simone Biles. After taking time off from gymnastics, Biles has become a permanent fixture in Chicago Bears games. Owens married the multi-awarded Olympic gymnast twice in 2023.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / March 16
Chicago Bears Free Agency Signings Hint Toward 2026 NFL Draft Strategy
The Chicago Bears have had an interesting free agency period so far. They have let many players walk from last year and brought in some intriguing talent, especially on defense.
Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
Roster Gaps Ryan Poles Left Untouched in Week 1 of Bears Free Agency
The traditional idea heading into training camp is to have all lineup spots covered with at least a veteran option, just in case draft picks taken to play as starters experience rookie troubles.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 16
One Key Position Battle Is Already Taking Shape for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears addressed several roster needs during the first waves of free agency. But one of the team’s most important positions is still very much up for grabs.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Former Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields gets new start with Ryan Poles’ old team
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has a new home in the NFL. Just two years after the Bears traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s now staying in the AFC.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin News / Field Level Media / March 16
NFLPA re-elects Jalen Reeves-Maybin as president
The NFL Players Association's board of player representatives re-elected linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin as union president on Sunday. "I'm honored that the Board has trusted me to continue serving as president," he said in a statement.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Ben Johnson is still missing major pieces to get the Bears back as a Super Bowl contender with clear avenues to find answers
The Chicago Bears were modest spenders in free agency and opted not to break the bank for a big-time addition like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson while still adding some quality talent with additions such as Coby Bryant and Devin Bush.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / March 16
Bears 2026 Way-To-Early 53-Man Roster Projection: Chicago adds eight new faces but questions arise if improvement was actually made
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles took a strategic approach to the team's offseason going into the second season under head coach Ben Johnson and opted not to swing for the fences with the perceived Super Bowl window wide open.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14
10 best NFL free-agent signings of the past 20 years: See where Brees, Brady, Manning and more rank
Here's our list of the 10 best free-agent signings over the last 20 years.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13
Bears GM Ryan Poles opens up about pursuit of Raiders' Maxx Crosby
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Bears general manager Ryan Poles addressed whether or not he truly explored landing Crosby earlier this offseason.
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