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In this final attempt at a mock draft prior to Thursday's selection process, it should surprise no one that the Bears coach and GM would seek out offense first.
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The Chicago Bears should address their defensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft. Knowing that, here's one player the Bears could target in every round of the three-day event.
If the reporting and view of four NFL analysts is accurate, the Bears' best choice for a defensive tackle looks like a trade. And it's not a trade back.
The expectation is the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will feature a lot of trades and with what we know about general manager Ryan Poles, the Chicago Bears are likely to get involved.
The Athletic's top draft expert has Ryan Poles being very thorough in later rounds when it comes to addressing a few of the most drastic needs.
The Chicago Bears are ranked near the bottom of the NFL when it comes to homegrown players on the current roster and that's a troubling trend ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Three ESPN analysts agree that Kayden McDonald is the best defensive tackle in this year's draft class and that means he's the best choice for the Chicago Bears to fix a major weakness on defense.
With the NFL Draft a week away, here are 25 Bears draft fits by position, including realistic targets at pick No. 25 and Day 2-3 value options.
A long-time Bears suburban stadium opponent told WSCR AM-670 he is on board with a vote to let the team build in Arlington Heights and the bill is nearly ready.
The U.S. Naval Academy standout is ready to prove himself in the NFL, and his perfect landing spot could be with Ben Johnson in Chicago.
Which edge rushers should be at the top of Chicago's wish list at the back end of the second round?
Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski put out a three-round mock draft and he made four picks for the Chicago Bears. Here's a look at his projections and our reactions to Sobleski's picks for Chicago.
The veteran Bears cornerback doesn't see a problem where many teams have faced it during times of change.
ESPN's Adam Schefter gave out a much lower assessment of the massive defensive tackle's trade value and the price is sure to catch the interest of Bears fans.
The Chicago Bears trade out of the first round and add an extra second-round pick while also adding another fourth-rounder in our latest three-round mock draft.
The Bears could find their DJ Moore replacement early on Day Three of the draft if they choose to go that route.
As the NFL Draft approaches, the Bears could look to maximize value by exploring trades involving several players currently on the roster. Here are three names to watch.
A look at six late-round sleepers the Chicago Bears must have on their radar ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Each player would address a position of need, some far less dire than others.
The Bears are likely to get rave reviews if this is how the first round of the 2026 NFL draft falls.
