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Bears urged to sign veteran edge rusher to fix draft negligence

Even with the Bears' lack of running back help in the draft until Round 7 drawing criticism from all manner of draft analysts, their failure in another area hasn't escaped notice.

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Four Running Backs the Bears Could Target

For most Bears fans, the 2025 NFL Draft was considered a huge success. New head coach, Ben Johnson felt that he had put a stamp on the football team and drafted players who could make an immediate impact on his offense.

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Chicago Bears trading for Jets running back doused in cold water

The Chicago Bears exited the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear need remaining at running back. While the franchise could turn back to the free agent market, many of the top options come with injury concerns.

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Why it's now easy to see Darnell Wright should stay at right tackle

During a predraft discussion, Bears GM Ryan Poles was asked about possibly moving Darnell Wright from right tackle to left tackle because of Braxton Jones' injury.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / April 30

Bears Over Beers: NFL Draft Winners and Losers

It’s our mid-week pivot show where you drive the discussion. Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they talk all things Chicago Bears.

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One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Panthers’ crucial roster decision gives Chicago Bears new pass rush opportunity

While the Chicago Bears haven gotten plenty of praise for their 2025 NFL Draft class, one glaring omission was the lack of a true pass rusher. The easiest way for the Bears to remedy the issue seems to be the free agent market.

NFL Draft News

Did Browns nearly draft Jaxson Dart over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

Insider names front-runner in Browns' QB competition after drafting Shedeur Sanders

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Chicago Bears insider suggests RB on chopping block despite not taking Ashton Jeanty

Not many answers were originally provided to fans regarding the current state of the Chicago Bears running back following the draft over the weekend. The

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / April 30

Here’s when the Chicago Bears rookies will be on the field at Halas Hall

We have the dates for Chicago’s Rookie Minicamp! Earlier today, the league announced offseason workout dates for all 32 teams, and if you’re having déjà vu, that’s because the NFL announced some dates earlier this month.

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Chicago Bears' complete 2025 NFL offseason workout program revealed

Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, it's time for the Chicago Bears to turn their attention to on-field workouts that welcome their newest class of draftees.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / April 30

Losers from the 2025 Chicago Bears NFL Draft

Which players have the most to lose following Ben Johnsons first draft as Head Coach of the Chicago Bears? Your Bears Over Beers crew shares their takes!

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Bears D-lineman Shemar Turner feels prepared whatever the plan

One of the themes to this year's Bears draft has been Ben Johnson and the coaching staff working hand in hand with GM Ryan Poles and the personnel department.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Report: Chicago Bears made ‘aggressive’ second-round trade up attempt for running back

While they were heavily projected to add a big name running back in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears didn’t land a new rusher until the seventh-round.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / April 30

Is the 2022 Chicago Bears draft class on track?

My impression as a fan is that the first draft class of general manager Ryan Poles is mildly disappointing. How does this class compare to the historical performance markers available to us?

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Setting expectations for Chicago Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III in 2025

The Chicago Bears may have landed the biggest steal in the 2025 NFL Draft in Luther Burden III. Most analysts and experts expected him to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, but his name was not called on Day 1.

Kevin Warren News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Chicago Bears expected to build tiny stadium because of costs

So much about the Chicago Bears‘ stadium project is unknown in April. In January, President Kevin Warren wanted shovels in the ground by the end of the year, but the last thing we heard from him on the subject in early April was that he was still looking at feasibility studies.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Matt Miller says Bears made best pick in 2025 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have been one of the most exciting teams to follow throughout the 2025 offseason. Chicago made several exciting moves, including hiring Ben Johnson as head coach.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Bears 90-man depth chart projection shows which players need to make a statement this summer and which positions are up for grabs

The Chicago Bears' 90-man roster is set, barring any additional moves, but for the time being we have a good idea of what the squad will look like going into the summer.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Chicago Bears blasted for late round draft decision

By day three of the 2025 NFL Draft, every pick becomes a dart throw. There’s a reason each player has fallen down the board, and each one has traits that will appear to various franchises.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Matt LaFleur isn't hiding the chip on his shoulder after Ben Johnson's direct shot reignited the Packers-Bears rivalry

Matt LaFleur doesn't know Ben Johnson, which made it all much weirder. During Johnson's first press conference as a head coach for the Chicago Bears, he said it was nice to beat LaFleur twice a year, trying to motivate Bears fans in their rivalry with the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / April 30

The Mac & Read Show: Chicago Bears Draft Recap

Give our latest show a watch or a listen now! Now that we’ve all had a couple of days to reflect on the Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL Draft and take a look at some of the grades floating around, how are you feeling about their eight-man draft class?

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29

How the Bears can still acquire a running back without free agency

The Bears' running back draft negligence was reportedly not as bad as it could have been. This isn't yet another attempt to consider seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai to be the proverbial needle in the haystack many Bears fans so badly want him to be.

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2025 NFL Draft: Bears targeted dynamic RB in 2nd round, but trade plans collapsed

The Chicago Bears' decision to wait until the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select a running back was one of the more surprising developments from draft weekend.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 29

Chicago Bears land stud running back in way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

Yes, the 2025 NFL Draft is less than one week in the rear-view mirror, but, no, that doesn't mean we can't look ahead o the 2026 NFL Draft... already.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Bears under the radar UDFA signing can help bring some competition to a position that cost the team multiple times in 2024

The Chicago Bears finalized their 2025 Draft Class over the weekend and then got to work signing some of their top undrafted free agents to finish rounding out the 90-man roster heading into the summer.