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Cole Kmet and Ozzy Trapilo celebrate a Bears touchdown last season.

Finding an Ozzy Trapilo replacement will be a Bears issue at least until March 9 and possibly later, but line coach Dan Roushar has an idea how they'll do it.

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Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks runs the 40 at Thursday's NFL combine.

The defensive linemen ran the 40 Thursday and gave Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson an idea of who could be athletic enough at end or tackle to reach opposing QBs.

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Unsurprisingly, Ben Johnson received a pristine grade. The same can't be said for the rest of the Bears coaching staff, though.

Will Bears fans turn out Indiana the way they do in Chicago? That state is all but committed to a stadium project for them now.

The Indiana legislature and governor approved a Bears stadium plan Thursday, while Illinois made small strides with Chicago seeking a payoff from the team.

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Is the Ohio State defensive tackle the solution to Chicago's defensive line woes?

Tyson Bagent gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs during preseason.

A Tyson Bagent trade possibility received context with reported draft pick compensation and if accurate the Bears should do it and consider an available backup.

Jan 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) celebrates after a sack against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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How have the current Bears fared before they made a name for themselves?

Gervon Dexter has a great deal of room to improve, but trading him now would leave the Bears with no younger impact interior line defenders.

Reported trade inquiries about Gervon Dexter could only have one impact on a team looking for answers along the line of scrimmage on defense.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) takes the field prior to a game.

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The Chicago Bears are reportedly getting trade interest in Gervon Dexter Jr., creating an intriguing decision for Ryan Poles this offseason.

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The defensive linemen and linebackers take the field at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. Which 'backers should Bears fans keep an eye on?

The train station next to the property owned by the Bears, part of the reason it's more fan friendly than a Hammond, Ind. site.

Illinois begins to strike back at Indiana on Thursday with a House meeting on the Bears stadium after a bill was filed late Wednesday.

Jaylon Johnson defends against Matthew Golden in the Bears' wild-card round playoff win over Green Bay.

Solving the major Chicago Bears 2025 injury issue may depend on a factor out of the team's control if their GM is correct.

Tremaine Edmunds of the Bears makes a stop on Minnesota running back Aaron Jones.

A report that the Bears have given Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade inevitably means his departure and it can mean an altered Bears defensive picture.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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There are a few significant developments that will be on the front line for the Bears at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) acknowledges the crowd.

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The Chicago Bears have given linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to explore a trade after leading the defense in tackles in 2025.

Press Taylor, new Bears offensive coordinator, has familiarity with Caleb Williams after being on the staff last year.

Press Taylor and Eric Studesville replaced Declan Doyle and Eric Bieniemy on the Bears coaching staff and Bears coach Ben Johnson likes his new staff's makeup.

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The Chicago Bears head coach doesn't have any regrets about their fourth-down conversion rate.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets off a throw with defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo approaching. Bears GM Ryan Poles is counting on a return by Odeyingbo from an Achilles injury to improve the pass rush.

The Bears defensive line needs to be better against the run and rushing the passer, and their GM is counting on injured players returning to do what they didn't do last year.

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Bucky Brooks’ latest 2026 NFL mock draft sends a popular name to the Chicago Bears. Here’s why the defensive tackle remains a consistent pick.

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For the first time in years, NFL teams are looking at the Chicago Bears as a role model of success.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during warmups.

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised Caleb Williams’ growth at the NFL Combine, signaling Chicago expects major Year 3 progress from its quarterback.

Quarterback Caleb Williams watches the second half of the USC-Illinois basketball game at Galen Center in California.

Bears coach Ben Johnson detailed some of the improvements he anticipates coming from Caleb Williams and GM Ryan Poles says their QB still has much to prove.

Aug 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler (33) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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..and he could have a chance to carve out a healthy role for himself.

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Ben Johnson didn't mince words when he was asked what he thinks about the team to the north.

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Ryan Poles says they will always prioritize adding the best player available when they are on the clock. What does that mean in terms of the 2026 NFL Draft?