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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

The Chicago Bears are up against it when it comes to salary cap space based on the most recent update. Here's a look at why that will push Chicago to make more moves soon, and how they can free up more cap space.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

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The Chicago Bears are up against it when it comes to salary cap space based on the most recent update. Here's a look at why that will push Chicago to make more moves soon, and how they can free up more cap space.

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Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.

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CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones has the Chicago Bears taking Emmanuel McNeil-Warren in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's why the Bears should not make that pick.

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The Bears may hit a homerun with one of these prospects, but things could also get ugly real fast.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The best move the Bears could make on draft night would involve them moving off the 25th pick.

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Despite trading for an experienced center earlier this offseason, Ryan Poles seems interested in a long-term option.

Nov 29, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Bears take an aggressive, defense-first approach in this 7-round mock draft, adding impact talent at every level while still addressing one key offensive need.

A general view as the Chicago Bears at the NFL Draft.

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Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer thinks the Chicago Bears could draft a left tackle in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but that's not an approach the team should take.

Bears running back D'Andre Swift scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers last season.

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The Bears' need priorities outnumber their seven picks for this draft and it could leave their GM looking around for extra talent after the draft to fill key roles.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson.

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The Chicago Bears need to add an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft and it just so happens that Mel Kiper's favorite player at the position would be a fantastic fit in Dennis Allen's defense.

Ryan Poles finds trading easy to do on draft day, whether he's gone up or down.

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The Bears' GM has shown in the past he has no problem moving up or down, but in this draft some positions provide better points for deals than others.

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift.

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Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network gives a reason why teams might be in the market to trade for a veteran running back after the 2026 NFL Draft and the Chicago Bears could have one available in D'Andre Swift.

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With the Bears stuck in No-Man 's-Land in the 2026 NFL Draft, they may be best served by swinging one of these trade-down scenarios.

UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence.

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UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence has one big flaw in his game and that might make him radioactive for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Given a choice, Ben Johnson would seem an unlikely candidate to choose defense first in a draft.

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In this final attempt at a mock draft prior to Thursday's selection process, it should surprise no one that the Bears coach and GM would seek out offense first.

Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) in the 3rd quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Even with Dexter Lawrence turning into pie in the sky over Chicago, that sky is not falling.

Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones (70) after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner, we're taking a look at four Chicago Bears players who could lose their job after the three-day event commences later this week.

Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.

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A tour of mock drafts and Chicago Bears first-round picks from some of the most respected NFL Draft experts in the business and what they're missing in their projections.

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Armed with the No. 25 pick in a weak draft class, Bears' general manager Ryan Poles has to land an impact player.

Everything rides on Caleb Williams' shoulders this year, and he can't accomplish anything without support similar to last year.

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The outlook has been presumed all along to be defense first and primarily but interest the Bears have shown in players like Caleb Lomu and De’Zhaun Stribling says something else.

Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods.

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The Chicago Bears should address their defensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft. Knowing that, here's one player the Bears could target in every round of the three-day event.

Ohio State defensive lineman Kayden McDonald is viewed by CBS and ESPN analysts as the top defensive tackle in the draft, but only a "fringe" first-rounder if that.

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If the reporting and view of four NFL analysts is accurate, the Bears' best choice for a defensive tackle looks like a trade. And it's not a trade back.

Florida center Jake Slaughter is one of the answers The Athletic's Dane Brugler has for the Bears in his seven-round mock.

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The Athletic's top draft expert has Ryan Poles being very thorough in later rounds when it comes to addressing a few of the most drastic needs.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald.

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Three ESPN analysts agree that Kayden McDonald is the best defensive tackle in this year's draft class and that means he's the best choice for the Chicago Bears to fix a major weakness on defense.

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) celebrates after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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With the NFL Draft a week away, here are 25 Bears draft fits by position, including realistic targets at pick No. 25 and Day 2-3 value options.

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The U.S. Naval Academy standout is ready to prove himself in the NFL, and his perfect landing spot could be with Ben Johnson in Chicago.