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Maxx Crosby trade likely out, so Mel Kiper gives Bears an edge in mock draft

With their Maxx Crosby trade pursuit being unsuccessful, the Chicago Bears still have a glaring need at pass rusher. The 2026 NFL Draft may be their best opportunity to fill the role.

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Mel Kiper Jr.’s Latest Mock Draft Has Chicago Bears Addressing Edge Rusher at No. 25

If you’ve watched the Chicago Bears over the last couple of seasons, you already know the problem. The pass rush just hasn’t been good enough. And in Mel Kiper Jr's latest 2026 NFL mock draft, the Bears lean directly into that reality, sending edge rusher Zion Young to Chicago with the No.

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Chicago Bears 4-Round Mock Draft After the First Wave of Free Agency

The Bears shored up a few positions through free agency. However, it's fair to question whether they're a better team right now than they were one month ago.

Chicago 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.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Multiple Ryan Poles draft picks are on the hot seat with the Bears following additions made in the first week of free agency

The Chicago Bears made a total of 16 moves this offseason between the external additions and re-signings/extensions that were made. More moves are on the way with the 2026 NFL Draft coming up next week and the potential always there to restructure contracts and make more additions.

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.