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The possibility exists that elite players who fit the Bears' scheme could be gone in Round 1 and a trade back can offer more opportunity to find draft help.
Chicago Bears
1st In NFC North
Several needs heading into free agency have become far more pressing as signings took place and the draft has drawn nearer for GM Ryan Poles' team.
A new mock draft projects the Chicago Bears to go in a surprising defensive direction at No. 25, prioritizing versatility and playmaking.
The departed safety thinks the sky is the limit for Chicago's young quarterback.
Several signings and trades will make the 2026 season intriguing, but it’s hard not to wonder about other pairings that didn’t come to fruition.
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Former Titans and Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch signed with the Bears and adds a skill set different than both Kentavius Street and Neville Gallimore.
Caleb Williams and the cardiac Bears seem like an ideal opponent for Seattle in the league's first game on a Wednesday night, for numerous reasons.
The defensive line hasn't been a place where the Chicago Bears GM excelled in the draft or free agency but at least he didn't sign one NFL analyst's forecasted edge busts.
After a season with the Dallas Cowboys, linebacker Jack Sanborn is back in the Windy City.
There's still plenty of affordable options for the Bears to consider if they want maximum draft flexibility.
The Bear last week scouted center Sam Hecht from Kansas State and are now bringing another center to Lake Forest for one of allotted 30 prospect visits.
The Bears had a widely discussed pro day visit with Kansas State's center and his interview with Kay Adams about it fuels the fire of speculation.
There is reason to believe the Bears haven't hurt themselves in this free agency cycle but no one is trumpeting them as winners of the offseason again at this point.
Kenneth Walker III and Kyler Murray step into better fantasy football situations in 2026. See who else has made our cut among biggest winners.
The Bears still have several weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. However, they also have a newfound need (albeit a much less pressing one) for a recei
Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft has the Chicago Bears targeting an edge rusher at No. 25 to address one of their biggest defensive weaknesses.
While an A.J. Brown trade out of Philadelphia feels inevitable, the Eagles may wait until after June 1 to make it happen. Here’s why.
What route could the Bears look to go now that the brunt of their free agent moves are in the books?
