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The Chicago Bears’ early 2026 free agency moves can be summed up in a single word after replacing several key roster pieces.
Chicago Bears
1st In NFC North
Olympic icon Simone Biles had a strong response after her husband Jonathan Owens joined the Indianapolis Colts.
Adam Schefter says the Chicago Bears currently don’t have the money to trade for Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby despite ongoing speculation.
The analytics seem to think Chicago hit a home run with the signing of their newest linebacker.
Jedrick Wills says he’s healthy after missing the 2025 season and is ready to compete for the Chicago Bears’ starting left tackle job in 2026.
After the Bears’ early free agency moves, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman is emerging as a logical first-round target for Chicago at No. 25 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Bears last year relied on a similar strategy at numerous offensive positions and made it work but it's easy to wonder if it can happen again.
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Losing DJ Moore made economic sense, but the loss of DBs to other teams at cheap prices merely says the market saw what the Bears saw with them.
The Bears' general manager was in attendance at Oklahoma's Pro Day on Thursday. Who might he have had his eyes on there?
The Bears no longer seem to be pursuing the Raiders' edge, but at one time did at least look into it before settling in to upgrade their defensive speed.
Garrett Bradbury is familiar with Chicago, and one teammate in particular, as well as a coach he admired while playing in Minnesota.
Former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams arrived at the USC Trojans Pro Day on Thursday March 12 to show support for his alma mater.
Pro Football Focus gave the Chicago Bears a “very good” grade for signing linebacker Devin Bush, citing his elite coverage numbers and strong value on a three-year, $30 million contract.
The Chicago Bears have emerged among the top landing spots for Maxx Crosby as trade speculation around the Raiders’ All-Pro pass rusher grows.
The speculation will continue about the Bears pursuing Maxx Crosby but the injury risk from reports about his knee create a high-risk possibility.
The Chicago Bears’ one-year signing of former first-round tackle Jedrick Wills is being viewed as a low-risk gamble, and analysts aren’t convinced it will pay off.
The Bears brought back reserve guard Jordan McFadden on a one-year contract, and even after this signing and the addition of tackle Jedrick Wills, there are depth issues.
The opening to free agency ended with Wednesday's conclusion of the legal tampering period and here's how the Bears stack up as free agency rolls on into the next phase.
