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Friday, April 24, 2026
Dillon Thieneman Arrives at Halas Hall: ‘There Were Really No Questions About Him’

Dillon Thieneman kept two notebooks in college. One for opponent scouting. One for everything else. Every concept, every coverage, every detail worth writing down, which he would then compile into...

Bengals outbid Bears for $28 million Giants three-time Pro Bowl defender, per report

The Chicago Bears' trade offer for a two-time All-Pro defensive tackle was no match for the Cincinnati Bengals'.

Chicago Bears 2026 Draft Class, Pick By Pick

The 2026 NFL Draft is here. The Chicago Bears are on the clock at No. 25 tonight in Pittsburgh, and we’ll be tracking every pick they make from Round 1 through Round 7 right here, all weekend...

2026 NFL Draft Tracker Day 2: Live Updates, Every Pick, Instant Analysis, More

An eventful night one of the 2026 NFL Draft—which featured eight trades— is in the books, and we’re back for a double-dose today with Rounds 2 and 3 kicking off shortly. You can keep up with all...

Dillon Thieneman's family fueled his passion for football

It was evident Friday at Halas Hall that football and family are both extremely important to Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman.

The Bears Created More Than $10M in Cap Space Last Night (Hmmm…)

While we were breathlessly following every pick that was made during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears’ number crunchers were hard at work creating some newfound space to...

OPE! Why Mel Kiper Jr. Calls the Vikings’ 1st Round Pick a “Big-Time Reach”

While the Chicago Bears get showered with praise for their first-round selection of Dillon Thieneman, what the Minnesota Vikings did in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft raised some eyebrows. In case...

The Bears Still Have Plenty Of Options To Fill Big Needs Tonight In Rounds 2 & 3

Night two of the NFL Draft is just a few hours away, and as things stand now, the Chicago Bears have three selections scheduled — No. 57, No. 60, and No. 89. While those are their picks now,...

Governor Pritzker weighs in on Bears stadium bill after approved by IL House

Gov. JB Pritzker has expressed his support for the megaprojects bill, which would provide the Chicago Bears with property tax certainty and a special payment for homeowner property tax relief, in...

ESPN Analyst Declares New Bears Safety the Best Pick of Night 1

The initial reactions to the Chicago Bears’ selection of Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft are overwhelmingly positive. And understandably so, I’d like to...

5 things we learned from Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman

During a virtual interview with Chicago media Thursday night, Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman discussed his blazing speed, his transition into the NFL and more.

One Word to Describe Dillon Thieneman, Early Reviews Are Good, No Second-Guessing, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 95 of the Chicago Bears offseason. After months of mock drafts, we finally have a prospect to talk about who is set to be on the squad. His name is Dillon Thieneman. And the Oregon safety...

Dillon Thieneman Fell to 25 and the Bears Didn’t Overthink It

When the Minnesota Vikings passed on Dillon Thieneman at No. 18 to take Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, I looked at the board and did the math. If he’s still there at 25, this is easy. And...

Thursday, April 23, 2026
NFL Draft Postcards: Dillon Thieneman | Thursday, April 23

New Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman, the No. 25 overall pick, checks in from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to describe how he felt when he received the life-changing call from general manager...

Here Are Some Dillon Thieneman Highlights For Your Perusal

The Chicago Bears added a new piece to their defense by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. ICYMI: BEARS GET DILLON THIENEMAN WITH 2026...

Bears bolster secondary with selection of Dillon Thieneman
Why Bears' No. 25 pick in Oregon's Dillon Thieneman is steal of NFL Draft

The Bears are getting one of the best values in this year's draft.

Bears select Oregon DB Dillon Thieneman 25th overall

The Bears bolstered their secondary Thursday night by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Texans Trade Up for Keylan Rutledge

The Houston Texans added to their offensive line tonight, moving up in a trade with the Buffalo Bills to land Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge at No. 26 Houston moved up to get their man,...

Bears Bolster Secondary By Drafting Oregon All-American Safety Dillon Thieneman

THE PICK IS IN! And the Chicago Bears have a new safety after using the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to take Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. It’s officially official: Adding some speed in the...

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Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft

PITTSBURGH, Penn. (WGN) — With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of the ball and selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. Here's an excerpt...

Bears Add S Dillon Thieneman At No. 25

The Bears will walk out of the first round with a safety prospect. Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman is heading to Chicago via the No. 25 overall pick. More to come.

Why Bears selected Dillon Thieneman in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft

Why did the Chicago Bears select safety Dillon Thieneman in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft? Find all the answers here.

Eagles Trade Up to Select Makai Lemon

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to operate as though an AJ Brown trade is inevitable. Tonight, they moved up in the first round of the NFL Draft to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. Philly...

Jets' Kenyon Sadiq is from an unlikely NFL tight end origin that Bears' Colston Loveland shares: Idaho

The odds of this simply don't seem very high.

Cowboys Move Up to Select Star Safety

We’ve got another trade! This time, it’s the Dallas Cowboys, moving up in a trade with the Miami Dolphins into the 11th overall selection. Dallas is sending No. 12, 177, and 180 to the Dolphins in...

The Chiefs Move Up In the First Trade of the NFL Draft

We have our first trade: the Kansas City Chiefs are moving up to No. 6 in a swap with the Cleveland Browns. Kansas City is sending No. 9, 74, and 148 to Cleveland in the deal, and selecting LSU...

2026 NFL Draft Results By Round

From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant (No. 257), here are the results from the 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 1) Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) 2) New York Jets: 3) Arizona...

2026 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

Here is every team’s haul from the 2026 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals Round 1, No. 3: Round 2, No. 34: Round 3, No. 65: Round 4, No. 104: Round 5, No. 143: Round 6, No. 183: Round 7, No. 217:...

This Could Be Fun: Mike Tomlin is Joining Sunday Night Football

Mike Tomlin’s time away from football will be short-lived. It has been a busy news week in football circles, with the NFL Draft set to open its doors on Thursday. Mock drafts have been flying...

Arlington Heights residents cautiously optimistic as Bears stadium bill passes Illinois House

Many Arlington Heights residents are hoping to see construction begin soon on a new Chicago Bears stadium after the Illinois House passed House Bill 910 (HB910) on Wednesday night — the so-called...

Could the Patriots Trade Out of Round 1 of Tonight’s NFL Draft?

The New England Patriots are a team to watch in tonight’s NFL Draft. New England, which is coming off an appearance in Super Bowl LX, has the 31st pick in tonight’s first round. As colleague Matt...

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft Class, Pick by Pick

The 2026 NFL Draft is here. The Chicago Bears are on the clock at No. 25 tonight in Pittsburgh, and we’ll be tracking every pick they make from Round 1 through Round 7 right here, all weekend...

2026 NFL Draft Tracker: Live Updates, Every Pick, Instant Analysis, More

Finally, it’s time for the 2026 NFL Draft to get started! After months of projections, mocks, rumors, and everything in between, we’ll finally get our answers tonight as to who will be drafted...

History Says the Bears Are in a Perfect Place to Make a Trade in the NFL Draft

Ryan Poles has made a trade in every draft since becoming the Chicago Bears’ general manager in 2022. Could he cook up another in 2026? This anecdote via ESPN’s Adam Schefter has me thinking the...

Bears predicted to draft Caleb Lomu who's linked to Eagles, Lions, Texans, 49ers

The Chicago Bears have been linked to Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in this ESPN NFL mock draft.

New Assistant GM Sets Goals, Shares Bears NFL Draft Plans and Strategy

This isn’t his first rodeo, but Jeff King enters his first NFL Draft as the Chicago Bears’ assistant general manager. And the arrival of a new face in a position of power has me curious to see how...

Why the 2026 NFL Draft is Ben Johnson’s Time to Shine

Ben Johnson had his hands all over the roster-building process in 2025. And when it came to the NFL Draft, Johnson’s fingerprints were all over the most impactful picks from that class. So there...

Happy NFL Draft Day! New Podcast Alert, Favorite Prospects, One Bold Prediction, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 94 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Finally, the 2026 NFL Draft is here! On Wednesday, a friend text me asking what I thought the Bears would do in the NFL Draft. Rather than respond to them, I...

Before the Bears Are on the Clock: A Final Pre-Draft Notebook

The Chicago Bears have spent the better part of the last few seasons playing catch-up. Cap space, roster holes, and the financial flexibility to address both defined that phase of the build, and...

Chicago Bears draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions

Here's the latest on Chicago's picks and needs from the 2026 NFL Draft.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Bears Take Another Step Closer to Building Stadium in Arlington Heights After Illinois House Vote

The Chicago Bears took another step toward building their new stadium project in suburban Arlington Heights. To be clear, we’ve still got a long way to go in this journey. But Wednesday’s news of...

Bears invite first Black QB Willie Thrower's sons to NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH - Willie Thrower never heard his name called on draft night, but his sons will be in the room Friday when the Bears make their Day 2 picks. "I'm ecstatic. I'm surprised you guys didn't...

2026 NFL Draft Wide Receiver and Tight End Prospects Who Would Be Good For the Bears

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...

Bears stadium bill passed by Illinois House, advances to Senate, as state lawmakers make bid to keep team in Illinois

Illinois House Bill 910 (HB910) — the so-called megaprojects bill that the Chicago Bears have requested to deliver them property tax certainties in northwest suburban Arlington Heights — was...

Bears stadium bill moves to Illinois House floor for debate, vote looms

Illinois politicians are currently debating a megaprojects bill that would provide a property tax freeze for up to 40 years for the Chicago Bears, with the goal of keeping the team in the state...

Insiders Believe There Will Be a Run on Offensive Linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft — And the Bears Would “Love” to Be Part of It

The 2026 NFL Draft is painfully close to opening its door. As I am writing this post, we have just one more sleep until draft day. I’m not sure how I’ll sleep, especially with the uncertainty that...

Caleb Williams Sounds Off on Tough Coaching, DJ Moore Trade, Goals For 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams addressed the media at Halas Hall at the outset of the team’s offseason training program. It feels like it was just yesterday when Williams threw that...

Colston Loveland Issues a Warning: “You Can’t Slack At All” Entering Year 2

Colston Loveland’s dazzling rookie season was one for the ages. But this quote from Loveland (via The Score’s Chris Emma) has me fired up about what is to come for the second-year tight end and...

Injured Bears Linebacker Offers Up a Timeline For His Return

T.J. Edwards sounds fired up about running it back with the Chicago Bears in 2026. And for what it’s worth, the injured linebacker sounds optimistic about his return to the lineup. While talking...

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