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Springfield this week will at last begin considering the bill the Bears have been pushing to help get an Arlington Heights stadium built.
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Bryan Perez|
Bryan Perez|
Pro Football Focus identified the Bears’ biggest offseason decision, and it centers on whether Chicago must take another bold swing to fix its pass rush.
Bryan Perez|
The Bears are coming off their most impressive season since 2010. The 2018 squad may have been great, but they fell flat on their face in the playoffs. This tea
Jerry Markarian|
Even with so many draft needs on defense, the Bears could find help in later rounds to help plug the hole from Ozzy Trapilo's loss due to a knee injury.
Gene Chamberlain|
If ESPN's latest draft grades prove accurate, the Bears will have a problem in the 2026 NFL draft.
Pete Martuneac|
The defensive trenches aren’t the only spot that could make a difference for the Bears in 2026.
Khari Thompson|
General manager Ryan Poles must ensure he can land one of these prospects with the No. 25 pick.
Pete Martuneac|
The Bears definitely need defensive help in the draft and free agency, but the task might not be the difficult chore some analysts predict.
Gene Chamberlain|
Which team has the most cap space entering free agency?
Eva Geitheim|
Fox Sports predicts the Bears will sign one of the top pass rushers in 2026 free agency, a move that could reshape Chicago’s defensive ceiling.

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