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Four Mistakes the Bears Can't Afford to Make in the 2026 NFL Draft

Four Mistakes the Bears Can't Afford to Make in the 2026 NFL Draft

The annual NFL draft is usually a glorified guessing game for the league's general managers, especially beyond the first few picks. They have to hope that their scouting departments did a good job of evaluating players, then trust that these players will live up to expectations.

Roger Goodell News / Football Analysis / April 8
Bears Flew To Goodell’s Office And Begged For Their Draft Picks—NFL Said ‘The Matter Is Now Closed’

Bears Flew To Goodell’s Office And Begged For Their Draft Picks—NFL Said ‘The Matter Is Now Closed’

Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey, president Kevin Warren, and GM Ryan Poles flew to New York and sat across from Commissioner Roger Goodell. Their ask was simple: two third-round compensatory picks owed to them under the Rooney Rule after the Atlanta Falcons hired assistant GM Ian Cunningham.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / April 7
Chicago Bears Hall Of Famer Diagnosed With CTE 1 Year After Death

Chicago Bears Hall Of Famer Diagnosed With CTE 1 Year After Death

A year after his passing, the enduring legacy of a football icon is shedding critical light on the long-term neurological impacts of professional sports.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Bears All-Pro earns major honor that feels like just the beginning of something much bigger ahead

Bears All-Pro earns major honor that feels like just the beginning of something much bigger ahead

The Chicago Bears struck gold when they acquired left guard Joe Thuney last offseason and he continues to earn major accolades for an exceptional football career both at the college and professional level.

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bears icon Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE after 2025 passing

Bears icon Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE after 2025 passing

Nearly a year after the death of Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE.

College Football News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel
Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards
Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick
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2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7
One player has a chance to alter the Bears’ draft plans with the 25th overall pick when he returns to the team facilities days before the draft

One player has a chance to alter the Bears’ draft plans with the 25th overall pick when he returns to the team facilities days before the draft

Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones got a second chance to prove himself after re-signing with the team on a one-year deal and he doesn’t plan to waste this opportunity handed to him.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
The ‘mass of humanity’ who would thrill Bears with draft fall amid injury concerns

The ‘mass of humanity’ who would thrill Bears with draft fall amid injury concerns

The Chicago Bears changed the look of their offense completely in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. Now, the 2026 NFL Draft will offer the Bears another opportunity to continue building their roster.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bears’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Bears’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

The Chicago Bears managed to land pivotal playmakers like Colston Loveland and Luther Burden in the 2025 NFL Draft. The goal hasn’t changed for Chicago entering the 2026 version.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
The Bears Questionably Prioritize the Trenches in Latest Mock Draft

The Bears Questionably Prioritize the Trenches in Latest Mock Draft

It appeared that Chicago finally got the offensive line figured out late last season, as their starting five from Week 12 onward seemed to have real staying power.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / April 7
Bears Land Major Update About Potential Bombshell Trade Target

Bears Land Major Update About Potential Bombshell Trade Target

The Chicago Bears now have a clear picture of the price tag attached to acquiring one of the NFL’s premier interior defensive linemen. As speculation builds around a potential trade for New York Giants star Dexter Lawrence, reports from around the league are painting a consistent picture of what it might take to bring him to Chicago.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Bears could address this need in the 2026 NFL Draft

Chicago Bears could address this need in the 2026 NFL Draft

Despite improving the defense during free agency, the Chicago Bears are still in need of making some improvements during the NFL Draft. The team has some draft capital in the first few rounds to play with and get some solid players.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel
Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors
Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Day 3 edge rushers the Bears could target later in the draft if Ryan Poles decides to take the best player available approach early

Day 3 edge rushers the Bears could target later in the draft if Ryan Poles decides to take the best player available approach early

The Chicago Bears have all options on the table with the 25th overall pick and won’t be reaching for a specific need. A plan that could result in drafting another Day 3 pass rusher to add off the edge.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Top Offensive Tackle in 2026 NFL Draft Compared to Bears' Darnell Wright

Top Offensive Tackle in 2026 NFL Draft Compared to Bears' Darnell Wright

Though he hasn't always been in the limelight, Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has quietly been one of the team's most consistent players. General

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz
 The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz
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 The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz
Peter Schrager News / A to Z Sports / April 7
Peter Schrager’s first 2026 NFL Mock Draft had the Bears making a logical decision, but who he had Chicago passing on raises eyebrows

Peter Schrager’s first 2026 NFL Mock Draft had the Bears making a logical decision, but who he had Chicago passing on raises eyebrows

ESPN analyst and NFL insider Peter Schrager always has one of the most accurate mock drafts every single year. See which prospect he selected for the Chicago Bears with the 25th overall pick and which prospects the team passed on.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

Coming off of their return to the playoffs and a run to the Divisional Round, the Chicago Bears are trying to build off of their momentum. The 2026 NFL Draft will give the Bears an opportunity to add even more talent to their roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears' Interest in Another DB Can Suggest Veteran's Role Change

Bears' Interest in Another DB Can Suggest Veteran's Role Change

Reading what the Bears want to do with defensive personnel is a little like looking at all of their disguises in pass coverage during games. What looks like one coverage might be something else on a particular play.

Dexter Lawrence News / Yardbarker / April 7
Only one team makes sense for a Dexter Lawrence II trade

Only one team makes sense for a Dexter Lawrence II trade

For the past two offseasons, Lawrence has been trying to get a raise with the New York Giants, but to no avail.

Giants, Dexter Lawrence II could be in for offseason standstill after DT's reported trade request 
The '2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games starters' quiz
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears Predicted to Pass on Elite Run-Stuffing DL for Odd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Bears Predicted to Pass on Elite Run-Stuffing DL for Odd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

If the Chicago Bears had their choice between an elite run-stuffing defensive lineman and an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, they would almost certainly go with the former.

Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Rome Odunze Ranks Bears' Offense Over This Super Bowl Contender

Rome Odunze Ranks Bears' Offense Over This Super Bowl Contender

The Chicago Bears' awakening on offense in 2025 was exactly what Bears fans have been waiting for years to see. This is a franchise known for a smothering defense and a dominant run game throughout much of its history.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Chicago Bears Listed Among Top Trade Destinations for $87.5 Million Superstar

Chicago Bears Listed Among Top Trade Destinations for $87.5 Million Superstar

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with a major need along the interior of their defensive line, but so far general manager Ryan Poles hasn't addressed that need.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 7
Bears Named a Perfect Fit For One of the Draft's Top Defensive Playmakers

Bears Named a Perfect Fit For One of the Draft's Top Defensive Playmakers

The Chicago Bears are in a good position to build on last season's performance and cement themselves as a contender. However, they still have a few weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Bears urged to make move on 3-time Pro Bowl DT amid team dispute

Chicago Bears urged to make move on 3-time Pro Bowl DT amid team dispute

The Chicago Bears had an up-and-down season on the defensive end in 2025. They led the entire NFL in takeaways with 33. However, they ranked 29th overall in total yards allowed per game with 6,150.

Ben Johnson News / Gridiron Heroics / April 6
Ben Johnson’s No-Nonsense Approach With Bears Raises Eyebrows Across NFL Circles

Ben Johnson’s No-Nonsense Approach With Bears Raises Eyebrows Across NFL Circles

The message coming out of Chicago Bears headquarters is neither warm nor fuzzy nor built for headlines, however, it is built for wins. And head coach Ben Johnson is making that crystal clear as he steps into a defining 2026 campaign.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Decision on new Bears stadium location between Illinois, Indiana expected soon

Decision on new Bears stadium location between Illinois, Indiana expected soon

One of the main storylines for the Chicago Bears this offseason has been where the team’s new stadium will be built. Some proposals have floated the possibility of moving the Bears to northwest Indiana and out of their home state altogether.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Ben Johnson sends a new message to the rest of the NFL

Ben Johnson sends a new message to the rest of the NFL

It’s clear that Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has one major priority for his second season as a head coach, and that’s to win. Johnson’s tough coaching was a major key to the Bears’ successful season in 2025.

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