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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
REPORT: NFL Stadium Committee Will Meet With Bears After the NFL Draft

We continue to crawl our way toward substantive news regarding the Chicago Bears’ new stadium. The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reports the Bears are set to meet with the NFL’s stadium committee...

What Would It Cost For the Bears to Trade Up in the 2026 NFL Draft?

With a pair of second-round picks in next week’s NFL Draft in their possession, the Chicago Bears are uniquely positioned to swing a trade. But which way should they go? We spent a chunk of the...

Mel Kiper’s Two-Round Mock Has the Bears Coming Away Pretty Well

Mel Kiper dropped a two-round mock today, and his three selections for Chicago are worth a look, especially with the draft just a week away and the Bears firmly entrenched as one of the more...

Hmmm: Dexter Lawrence and the Giants Are Reportedly at an “Impasse”

The NFL Draft is 8 days away. And with that in mind, I feel as if we are going to come to a resolution (one way or another) regarding the Dexter Lawrence situation with the New York Giants. In...

Beware of Lions, Numbers Game, Russini’s Resignation, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 86 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Happy Tax Day! Keep an eye on the Detroit Lions as a trade-up candidate in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lions General Manager Brad Holmes sounds like he will be open...

Dexter Lawrence news considered ideal for Chicago Bears amid multiple rumors
Bears quarterback still viewed as trade candidate ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Could another team find value in this quarterback?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
State Rep looks to drum up GOP support to help keep Bears in Illinois

Illinois lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would give the Chicago Bears tax certainty for 20 years at the Arlington Park Racecourse site, while the NFL's stadium committee is looking for...

These Chicago Bears Will Have New Numbers in 2026

The newest members of the Chicago Bears now know what numbers they will wear when they take the field in Week 1. Here is the graphic from the team via Twitter/X: New numbers just dropped ‼️...

REPORT: NFL Could Add 18th Game as Soon as 2028

Buzz continues to build around the idea of the NFL adding an 18th game to its schedule. The latest chatter comes from CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, whose story on the topic notes that an...

Bears announce jersey numbers for new players

The Bears have announced the jersey numbers the players they’ve acquired this offseason will wear.

Spend Your Lunch Break Watching These Ridiculous Caleb Williams Throws

We’ll get back to our 2026 NFL Draft coverage in a moment. But first, let’s spend some time watching a collection of bonkers Caleb Williams throws curated by the gang at NFL Films. Because what...

Former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis passes away

Dave McGinnis, who served as Bears linebackers coach from 1986-95 as part of a 44-year coaching career, passed away Monday in Tennessee at age 74.

Top Center Prospect Viewed as a “Perfect Fit” for the Bears

The more I read about Sam Hecht, the more I think about him as an ideal solution to a problem that I wasn’t anticipating needing to solve entering the offseason. Drew Dalman’s surprise retirement...

R.I.P. Dave McGinnis, How the Chargers Could Impact Bears Pick, and Other Tuesday Bullets

Day 85 of the Chicago Bears offseason. The bad news is that I got hit with the 1-2 punch of struggling to fall asleep, followed by an awful night of sleep. But the good news is that today is a new...

Road to Canton: How Devin Hester became a Bear

To commemorate the 20-year of the Bears drafting Hall of Fame return specialist Devin Hester, read senior writer Larry Mayer's deep dive on the process that led to the University of Miami star...

Monday, April 13, 2026
George McCaskey Isn’t Worried About Complacency Setting in Under Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey doesn’t believe complacency will set in under Head Coach Ben Johnson. I sure hope he is right. History suggests that complacency has long been one of the...

NFC North Notes: Ragnow, Bears, Packers

The Lions continued their practice of recouping money from retired players’ signing bonuses by asking for some of Frank Ragnow‘s. The former Pro Bowl center is believed to have paid back part of...

Potential Bears 2026 NFL Draft Fits Among Sleepers and Prospects on the Rise

The 2026 NFL Draft is just 10 days away. And while we have spent a healthy amount of time discussing obvious candidates for the Chicago Bears, I’m ready to dig into some potential sleepers and...

Speedy Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling Set to Visit the Chicago Bears

When it comes to the 2026 NFL Draft, our focus for the Chicago Bears’ fits has mainly been in the trenches. On the defensive side of the ball, edge rushers and interior defenders have our...

2026 NFL Draft 1st Round Locks, Caleb Williams’ Play Action Success, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 84 of the Chicago Bears offseason. A weather-related thought: I’m willing to trade overnight rain for more comfortable temperatures during the day. The 2026 NFL Draft is in 10 days, and I am...

Around the NFL: Inside Jon Gruden’s Second Run with the Raiders, NFL Wins Collusion Appeal, More

Las Vegas is buzzing. Fernando Mendoza is likely weeks away from becoming a Raider. Tom Brady is in the building. Klint Kubiak arrives fresh off a Super Bowl run. The future looks bright, and...

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Chicago Bears NFL draft prospects with The Athletic's Dane Brugler

The Chicago Bears are in a unique draft position this year, with the potential to select from a variety of positions with their pick at No. 25, and should consider taking the best player...

Bears Insider Puts a New Edge Prospect on Our Radar as a Potential 1st Round Target

Keldric Faulk is a new-ish name for us to watch as a possible Chicago Bears target in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. The 2026 NFL Draft is 12 days away. And while it will be tougher to...

More Lawrence Rumors, Turner’s Future Role, Amazon Wants the Super Bowl, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 83 of the Chicago Bears offseason. It is impossible for me not to think about this whenever I see the No. 83 on my screen: Today feels like a good day to empty the notebook and share some...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Who analysts think Bears will draft at No. 25

With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, we reviewed recently updated mock drafts to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the first round.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Joe Thuney to be inducted into NC State's Ring of Honor

Bears All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney will be inducted into the North Carolina State Football Ring of Honor sometime this season, the university announced this week.

Bears' resurgence fueled by communication, continuity

At last week’s owners meetings in Arizona, there was a buzz about the Bears’ magical 2025 season and the likelihood they will continue to ascend.

Fun facts about No. 25 pick in NFL Draft

With the Bears holding the No. 25 pick in the NFL Draft, senior writer Larry Mayer unearths some fun facts about that slot.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy,...

Monday, April 6, 2026
Miami CB Keionte Scott Visits Texans, Bears, Dolphins

With most NFL defenses now using nickel personnel for a majority of their snaps, slot cornerback has essentially become a starting position. That bodes well for Miami’s Keionte Scott, who recently...

Saturday, April 4, 2026
NFL Injury Updates: Trapilo, Horton, Hunter

Things were looking up for the Bears as they finished the season with a winning record for the first time since 2018, made the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and won a playoff game for...

Friday, April 3, 2026
Bears Will Not Receive Draft Compensation For Ian Cunningham Hire

The Falcons’ decision to hire Ian Cunningham as their new general manager led to an initial decision by the NFL not to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears. Standard practice in recent...

Ben Johnson reflects on passion for job entering Year 2 as Bears coach

Ben Johnson did not grow up dreaming about becoming an NFL head coach, but as he enters his second season in that role with the Bears, it’s clear that he has found his calling.

Bears Planning Caleb Williams Extension

The 2011 CBA prevented teams from discussing extensions with drafted players until after their third seasons, and the 2020 CBA maintained that setup. While UDFAs can ink extensions after two...

6 takeaways from 1-on-1 interview with Bears GM Ryan Poles

GM Ryan Poles spoke with ChicagoBears.com this week about when he felt the Bears began creating their identity last season, the player who best embodies Dennis Allen's defense and more.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Bears plan to make stadium decision by late spring or early summer

Chairman George H. McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren provided a stadium update this week at the NFL owners meetings, discussing the two possible sites the Bears are considering.

George H. McCaskey praises Bears fans for loyalty, passion

Chairman George H. McCaskey on Wednesday thanked Bears fans for creating an imposing home-field advantage during the magical 2025 season, describing the crowd as "a potent force at Soldier Field."

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Bears ‘In Communication’ With NFL Over Ian Cunningham Comp Picks

The NFL’s Rooney Rule, originally instituted in 2002 to expand opportunities for minority coaches, has expanded and evolved over the past two decades. Among the changes are the inclusion of top...

Bears, University of Illinois share long, storied history

In honor of the University of Illinois heading to the Final Four, take a look at the connections between the Bears and Fighting Illini, beginning with legendary Hall of Famers George Halas and Red...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bears eager to get DBs Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon back at full strength

Acquiring players via free agency, trades and the draft isn’t the only way the Bears can improve in 2026. They are also hoping for two of their best defensive players to be fully healthy.

Bears coach Ben Johnson IDs areas of emphasis for 2026 season

Instead of celebrating what the Bears offense accomplished during a magical 2025 season, coach Ben Johnson is focused on improving key aspects of the unit.

Monday, March 30, 2026
5 things we learned from Ben Johnson at owners meetings

At the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, Bears coach Ben Johnson spoke about a player he wants to get the ball to "as often as we possibly can," another he views as a perfect replacement for a...

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Lady Bears, local group of diehard fans, pair love for Bears with passion for community 

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Chicago Bears are giving flowers by recognizing impact, honoring legacy and elevating women whose leadership continues to move football forward....

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Who analysts predict Bears will select at No. 25

With the NFL Draft only one month away, we reviewed a dozen mock drafts to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the first round.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Bears To Add Another C?

The Bears made a concerted effort to address their center position this offseason, and according to Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune, they’re not done yet. After seeing their starting center,...

DT Kayden McDonald Books Several Pre-Draft Visits

We are now in “30” visit season, and this year’s draft runup will feature a host of Ohio State products making such travel plans. Next month’s event could see four Buckeyes — Arvell Reese, Sonny...

Fast Facts: Cam Lewis  

New Bears defensive back Cam Lewis talks with ChicagoBears.com about his former baseball career, his favorite memory of backup QB Case Keenum in Buffalo, his guilty pleasure song and much more.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
WR Rumors: Tyson, Eagles, Waddle, Moore, Giants, Bears, Cowboys, Cards, Colts

One of the wide receivers expected to go off the draft board in Round 1, Jordyn Tyson did not work out at the Combine and will not participate at Arizona State’s pro day Friday. Tyson missed time...

Fast Facts: Neville Gallimore

New Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore talks with ChicagoBears.com about the culture shock of going from playing football in Canada to playing in the United States, his favorite dad...

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