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Thursday, April 23, 2026
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...

If the Bears Keep Pick No. 57, That Player is in Line to Get Free Ketchup From a Hall of Famer

Even though Devin Hester and the No. 23 are synonymous, because the Chicago Bears used the No. 57 pick on the Pro Football Hall of Famer in the 2006 NFL Draft, Hester and the No. 57 will always be...

Bears reportedly eyeing obvious move during 2026 NFL Draft that all fans want

What moves could the Bears make?

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Implications of the Chicago Bears picking up Darnell Wright's fifth-year option

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — As the Chicago Bears announced their yearly Brian Piccolo Award winners, general manager Ryan Poles dropped a financial nugget about the franchise's foundational piece at...

Ice melts: Drake seemingly trolls Caleb Williams during 'Iceman' rollout

The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

Running Back is a Sneaky Need — These NFL Draft Prospects Make Sense 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...

Why Giants' Dexter Lawrence trade is deflating news for Bears and Packers

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers received less-than-ideal trade news in late April.

Bears' Caleb Williams has ideal mindset ahead of 2026 season
'I feel great': T.J. Edwards progressing in return from season-ending injury

Three months removed from the season-ending injury T.J. Edwards suffered in the wild card win over the Packers, the veteran linebacker is feeling positive about his rehab.

T.J. Edwards, Colston Loveland presented Piccolo Awards

The Bears on Tuesday honored linebacker T.J. Edwards and tight end Colston Loveland as the 2025 winners of the prestigious Brian Piccolo Award during a ceremony at Halas Hall.

Picking Max Iheanachor Would Be Risky in Round 1 — Would It Be Worth It?

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...

Bears seeking intense competitors in NFL Draft

Talent is a given, but there’s one other vital attribute that the Bears are seeking in the prospects they’re targeting in this week’s NFL Draft.

A Look at the History of the Chicago Bears’ Pick at No. 25

The Chicago Bears will be on the clock with pick No. 25 on Thursday when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday in Pittsburgh. And while it’s far from a top-five pick, it’s not without its own...

Caleb Williams Has a Plan to Hit Ben Johnson’s 70 Percent Completion Rate Goal

Ben Johnson set the bar for what he expects from his quarterback early and hasn’t moved it. Caleb Williams isn’t asking him to. Johnson first floated the 70 percent completion rate target last...

A Bears Stadium Vote in Illinois Could Come as Soon as Wednesday

When you’ve followed, studied, and reported on the Chicago Bears and Illinois political scene for as long as I have, then you probably know better than to get your hopes up about something big...

One Fun Fact About a Top Center Prospect, Insiders Weigh in on Chicago’s Potential Picks, Who’s Sneaking Into Round 1? And Other Bears Bullets

Day 92 of the Chicago Bears offseason. The offseason program is off to a rousing start, as the team begins its quest to win a Super Bowl. At this time last year, I was hoping for Chicago’s...

Veteran center Garrett Bradbury begins assimilation with Bears

Having been acquired by the Bears last month via a trade with the Patriots, center Garrett Bradbury intends to spend the spring building a rapport with his new teammates and learning the offense.

Would Kadyn Proctor Make Sense For the Bears at 25th Overall?

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...

Bears' Caleb Williams ready to build off big year

He has enjoyed some downtime, including going to Coachella, but Williams is itching to play football again.

Identifying and Ranking the Chicago Bears’ Biggest Needs Entering the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is days away, and the Bears are in an enviable position — a young franchise quarterback, a legitimate contention window, and a pick at No. 25 with real options on the board. But...

Bears could be impacted by Lions draft decision in first-round, with warning sent to Chicago

Can the Lions mess with their NFC North rival?

Monday, April 20, 2026
Vote on Chicago Bears' stadium bill expected in Illinois House ahead of key meeting with NFL committee

Last Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said a deal could be near.

Bills' Josh Allen offers glowing scouting report on DJ Moore
Caleb Williams confident Bears will reach next level

Back at Halas Hall for the start of the Bears' offseason program, quarterback Caleb Williams on Monday expressed optimism that the reigning NFC North champions would "find ways to get better."

Bears Open Offseason Program With Eyes Fixed Forward — and a Super Bowl in Mind

The catch was spectacular. The loss still stings. And as far as the Chicago Bears are concerned, both are firmly in the rearview mirror. Cole Kmet and Caleb Williams spoke to the media Monday as...

The 2026 NFL Draft Has Some Quality Safety and Cornerback Prospects Who Should Interest 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 To Exercise RT Darnell Wright’s Fifth-Year Option

The Bears’ 2025 offensive line overhaul produced multiple All-Pro nods, but the group has since encountered turbulence. Drew Dalman surprisingly retired after his first Chicago season; that...

Zion Young Might Be the Answer for the Bears at Edge Rusher

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...

Coby Bryant eager to begin first offseason program with Bears

When safety Coby Bryant returned to Chicago Sunday night ahead of the first day of the Bears’ offseason program, he felt a childlike giddiness, telling reporters: "I felt like a kid going to...

Why a Darnell Wright Extension Could Be in the Works After Bears Pick Up Fifth-Year Option

Darnell Wright is sticking around with the Chicago Bears for the foreseeable future. But how long, and for how much, is still to be determined. First, a notable bit of news regarding Chicago’s...

Reports: Bears pick up 5th-year option on OT Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears picked up the fifth-year contract option on offensive tackle Darnell Wright, multiple outlets reported Monday, locking in the 2025 s

Is Kayden McDonald Actually a Good Fit for the Bears Defense?

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...

Bears could be in trouble in NFL draft with offensive tackle need

This position is going to be a bit tricky to address for the Bears.

Happy NFL Draft Week! What Picks Do the Bears Have? Wants and Needs, Best and Worst, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 91 of the Chicago Bears offseason. The NFL Draft begins this week. And while Chicago’s football team isn’t picking in the top-10, it doesn’t mean I’m any less excited for one of my favorite...

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Monroe Freeling, Max Iheanachor, Kadyn Proctor Rack Up Pre-Draft Visits

It is exceeding difficult to find high-quality offensive tackle play outside of the first round, so teams searching for starters in next week’s draft will have to prioritize the position early on....

Pre-Draft Notebook Dump, Dexter Lawrence Trade Fallout, Wrestlemania and Football, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 90 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I watch pro wrestling the same way casuals watch the NFL. I’ll turn in for premium events (Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, and things of that nature), but I...

Saturday, April 18, 2026
REPORT: Dexter Lawerence is Being Traded to the Cincinnati Bengals

Dexter Lawrence trade watch is over. But if you were hoping the Chicago Bears would swing a trade for the Pro Bowl defensive lineman, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. It isn’t the Bears...

Will Anderson’s Big Deal, Jacoby Brissett’s Request, NFL Weighs in on Vrabel, and Other Bears Bullets

DAY 89 of the Chicago Bears offseason. We’re one week away from my favorite day of NFL Draft weekend. Our Saturday shenanigans have always been my favorite part of NFL Draft weekend coverage. It...

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...

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