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Friday, April 17, 2026
Is Dillon Thieneman is Exactly What Dennis Allen’s Defense Has Been Missing?

Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson are set to embark on their second NFL Draft together. Things went well for that duo in Year 1, with the team drafting immediate...

Here’s the Key to the Chicago Bears Winning the NFL Draft

Another day, another NFL analyst suggesting that the Chicago Bears should swing a trade during the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Ben Solak explores ways for each of the NFL’s 32 teams to score the...

Former Bears Pro Bowler, 2nd-Round Pick Facing Up To 5 Years in Prison

During his five-year tenure with the Chicago Bears, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery made quite the impression.Known for his circus catches and punishing defenders after receptions, Jeffery had...

What If Jordyn Tyson is the Best Player on the Board When the Bears Go on the Clock?

Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson are set to embark on their second NFL Draft together. Things went well for that duo in Year 1, with the team drafting immediate...

MOCK: How a Dexter Lawrence trade could change the Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft

The Bears’ plans for the 2026 NFL Draft might have just gotten very interesting, and it’s not just about whom they might use their upcoming selections on. Sources from the New York Giants camp...

Signs Growing The Chicago Bears Have Made Their Decision On A Stadium Location

Five years. That is how long ago the Chicago Bears embarked on their journey to finally build a new stadium they could call their own. For over a century, the organization has always operated in a...

Intriguing Offensive Line Fits for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh. Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles, Assistant GM Jeff King, Head Coach Ben Johnson, and others are working together to create...

Caleb’s Close-Up, Part 6: Man vs. Zone

This is the final piece in a 6-part series examining Caleb Williams’ 2025 season. Today, we’re going to wrap up the series by exploring how Caleb did against man and zone coverage. General...

New Report Says Dexter Lawrence Wants Out of New York

What started as a trade request rooted in an attempt to get a new contract with the New York Giants has apparently turned into a full-on declaration of Dexter Lawrence’s intent to split town. The...

Report: Former Bears WR Alshon Jeffrey arrested

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey has been reportedly arrested. According to TMZ Sports, Jeffrey, 36, is was charged with insurance fraud. He is also facing a charge of failing to...

New Podcast Alert, Chiefs GM Makes a Bold Prediction, NFL Draft Prospects to Watch, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 88 of the Chicago Bears offseason. It is the last Friday before the 2026 NFL Draft. We’re so close that I can taste it. What does the draft taste like? Freedom. And a pizza with sausage and...

The Case for CB at 25

As we do every year, we take a look at the Bears’ first-round pick and the different positions the team needs, and what would make sense for the team to do. As a reminder, I will go through...

Bears Shouldn't Overlook Mid-Major Prospect in Draft

The Chicago Bears could fill a need by selecting Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Alshon Jeffrey arrest details: Latest news on former Eagles, Bears WR charged with insurance fraud

Here's what's known about Jeffrey's arrest.

Bears Fans Shouldn’t Ignore Mel Kiper’s Final Prediction — Here’s Why It Carries Weight

The Chicago Bears have been hard to get a read on for some time during this pre-draft process. Part of that comes from them not picking until late in the 1st round. Another part is that they’ve...

Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Who is this year’s Luther Burden?

I can remember the feeling very distinctly when Luther Burden III was picked 39th by the Chicago Bears. It was overwhelming confusion, followed by an urgency to understand. Poles has Odunze,...

Time running out on Bears to decide on site for new stadium; here's what we know

It's between Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois for the Bears, who will leave Soldier Field after 50 years.

Former Bears Quarterback Has Seen His Offseason Take a Turn

The Chicago Bears can't help but continue to watch the career of Justin Fields unfold despite now having a clear franchise answer in

Clock is ticking on Bears to make stadium relocation decision

The Chicago Bears face mounting pressure to decide the future home of a new domed stadium as they prepare to leave Soldier Field after 50 years. NFL stadium committee members, including Minnesota...

The Bear’s Den, April 17, 2026

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Could George Gumbs Jr. — a Chicago native and former NIU walk-on — hear his name called at the NFL draft? Tribune Paywall. Indiana Toll Road allowed to...

Bears’ Maxx Crosby trade rumors absolutely shut down by Chicago insider
New Patriots star has bold claim about Bears’ Caleb Williams, despite playing with Drake Maye

High praise for Caleb Williams.

Former Bears star doesn’t hold back on his thoughts about Caleb Williams

Kevin Byard is part of the Patriots now, but he had plenty to say about his former QB.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bears Draft Buzz: Matt Bowen Reveals The Prospect Ben Johnson May Fight For

Matt Bowen knows a lot about football. He played in the NFL for several years as a safety and has built a highly respectable second career as a top analyst for ESPN. His film study is some of the...

Bears Get Blunt Take on No. 25 Draft Pick Plans From ESPN’s Field Yates

Field Yates offers a strong take on the Bears’ draft plans, shedding light on priorities and potential moves ahead of the NFL Draft. The post Bears Get Blunt Take on No. 25 Draft Pick Plans From...

Jimbo Covert to announce Bears’ Day 2 picks in 2026 NFL Draft

The NFL announced that all 32 teams will have players announcing their selections on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft next Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was among those who revealed the list on...

How New Info Just Killed A Persistent Chicago Bears Draft Rumor

The Chicago Bears have been remarkably quiet in the lead-up to the NFL draft. Nobody has a clue what they might be planning. While other teams have representatives scattered across the country...

Chicago Bears could get Maxx Crosby for half the price if latest prediction comes true after failed trade for Raiders

Could the Bears get Crosby on the cheap?

Bears given best possible news on potential trade for Giants’ Dexter Lawrence

Is Lawrence on his way out of New York?

Price to Acquire Dexter Lawrence Just Right for Bears Entering NFL Draft Week

The Chicago Bears should throw their chips in and make a run at acquiring veteran defender Dexter Lawrence.

What Really Happened With Maxx Crosby? New Details Prove Bears Made The Right Call

The entire Maxx Crosby saga was one of the strangest in recent memory. For years, the pass rusher has been the face of the Las Vegas Raiders. It felt like he might be on a Hall of Fame trajectory....

The Best Defensive Line Fits for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh. Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles, Assistant GM Jeff King, Head Coach Ben Johnson, and others are working together to create...

ESPN analyst urges Bears to be patient in 2026 NFL Draft for 2 reasons

The Bears should stand pat at No. 25 overall.

The Case for Safety at 25

As we do every year, we take a look at the Bears’ first-round pick and the different positions the team needs, and what would make sense for the team to do. As a reminder, I will go through...

Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert Will Announce a Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Pick

The Chicago Bears will send a Hall of Famer to announce one of their picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. Jimbo Covert, a Class of 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, is one of the NFL legends...

BChuk’s Backs: #2 Jadarian Price

Continuing this series, where I highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, the current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether I see them as a fit for...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Shares Update on Possible Bears Stadium Deal

While the team hopes a Chicago Bears stadium project will have a clearer direction by the end of spring or start of the summer, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker sounds like he is open to getting...

Chicago Bears Draft: What’s the Best Day 2 and 3 strategy?

On their latest Chicago Draft Room, Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante discuss the recent Dexter Lawrence rumors and whether the Chicago Bears should really consider trading the 25th overall pick to the...

Who analysts think Bears will draft at No. 25

With the NFL Draft just one week away, we reviewed a dozen mock drafts that were updated this week to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the...

Packers Emerge as a Possible Landing Spot For a Dexter Lawrence Trade

The newest wrinkle in the Bears-Packers rivalry could come with Green Bay’s potential involvement in the Dexter Lawrence sweepstakes. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Lawrence — a three-time...

Is Ryan Poles mulling a trade up from No. 25 in the 2026 NFL Draft?

We’re a little over a week out from the Chicago Bears making their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the landscape has changed a lot since the end of last season. Well…not in the sense...

Ranking Bears top options for Round 1 of NFL Draft: Kevin Byard replacement, defensive line help, more

Chicago possesses the No. 25 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft

Indiana moves to generate revenue through toll road increases that could go toward funding new Bears stadium in Hammond

State agencies and lawmakers in Indiana are proceeding with a plan that could use revenue generated by raising Indiana Toll Road rates to help with infrastructure projects, including the state's...

2026 NFL Draft: The 10 Best Day 2 Fits for the Chicago Bears

In the first installment of this three-part series, we focused on five players whom I would label as the “best fits” for the Bears in Round 1. The next step in the exercise involves taking a...

The Bear’s Den, April 16, 2026

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears 2026 Mock Draft: Oklahoma D-lineman Not a Fit for Chicago’s Defense So who is? Bears Must Avoid This 2026 NFL Draft Trade-up Scenario at All Costs Trade...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
How The Chicago Bears Are Now Causing Packer On Packer Violence

The Green Bay Packers had been living in a golden age of football for the past 30 years. On the shoulders of two all-time great quarterbacks, they regularly won the division, reached three Super...

NFL Draft 2026: A closer look at some Indiana Hoosiers

On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll keeps her 2026 NFL Draft series going with an interview with Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers to talk about several prospects from the Indiana...

How The Bears Would’ve Had Coby Bryant Years Ago If Not For A Ryan Poles Blunder

Coby Bryant became the centerpiece of the Chicago Bears‘ free agency plan last month, signing with them for three years and $40 million. The move received universal praise. Multiple teams wanted...

T Caleb Lomu Completes 10-Visit Itinerary

Wednesday marks the final opportunity for teams to conduct “30” visits, and the 49ers received the latest meeting with Utah’s Caleb Lomu. While San Francisco met with the Utah tackle Tuesday...

NFL Draft 2026: Chicago Bears Top 30 Visit List

Today was the deadline for all 32 teams to complete their Top 30 pre-draft visits with prospects, and while the Chicago Bears don’t issue a list, a few publications track them. Here’s what I found...

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