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Going into a contract year, the Bears' fourth-year defensive tackle shows he's ready to be serious at the bargaining table.
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While free agency is largely settled, several high-impact players could still be on the move this offseason. Here’s a look at where they could end up in 2026.
Former Titans and Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch signed with the Bears and adds a skill set different than both Kentavius Street and Neville Gallimore.
Caleb Williams and the cardiac Bears seem like an ideal opponent for Seattle in the league's first game on a Wednesday night, for numerous reasons.
The defensive line hasn't been a place where the Chicago Bears GM excelled in the draft or free agency but at least he didn't sign one NFL analyst's forecasted edge busts.
After a season with the Dallas Cowboys, linebacker Jack Sanborn is back in the Windy City.
There's still plenty of affordable options for the Bears to consider if they want maximum draft flexibility.
A new 2026 NFL mock draft has the Chicago Bears addressing a major defensive need with a high-upside interior lineman at No. 25.
The Bear last week scouted center Sam Hecht from Kansas State and are now bringing another center to Lake Forest for one of allotted 30 prospect visits.
The Bears had a widely discussed pro day visit with Kansas State's center and his interview with Kay Adams about it fuels the fire of speculation.
There is reason to believe the Bears haven't hurt themselves in this free agency cycle but no one is trumpeting them as winners of the offseason again at this point.
The Bears still have several weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. However, they also have a newfound need (albeit a much less pressing one) for a recei
Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft has the Chicago Bears targeting an edge rusher at No. 25 to address one of their biggest defensive weaknesses.
While an A.J. Brown trade out of Philadelphia feels inevitable, the Eagles may wait until after June 1 to make it happen. Here’s why.
What route could the Bears look to go now that the brunt of their free agent moves are in the books?
After a first week of free agency that was defined by careful spending, the Bears look like a team that's eyeing a long run of success.
According to a Daily Herald report, the Bears may not be willing to wait until the end of the spring legislative session in Illinois before making a stadium decision.
The signing of Devin Duvernay by the Cardinals at a reasonable $2.5 million rate for 2026 means the Bears either look to a 32-year-old or get younger at a key position.
There are a few significant takeaways to be gleaned from the Bears free agent pickups (and where they opted to not make moves).
