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2026 Bears draft: Top DL/LB to watch in Day 1 of Combine workouts
The first day of workouts for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine takes place Thursday. The defensive linemen — including edge rushers and defensive tackles — and linebackers participate in workouts to begin the four-day stretch of on-field events. Thursday should be of particular interest to the Bears, as their defensive line remains arguably their biggest […]
Revisiting the Bears 2025 Draft: 6th Round – Pick 195
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Of the rumored players leaving, who do you want to stay?
It’s poker season and during yesterday’s press conference, we got the first look at what Ryan Poles’ hand might be. As noted in Aaron Leming’s writeup earlier this week, Poles made suggestive comments about players like DJ Moore and Tyson Bagent while a report came out yesterday about the Bears letting Tremaine Edmunds seek a […]
The Bear’s Den, February 26, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Will Ben Johnson’s signature locker room celebration return in 2026? Ben Johnson with noncommittal with a quick answer. “Time will tell,” he said. Bears GM Ryan Poles planning ahead for potential contract extension for QB Caleb Williams As well he should. To take next step, Bears need to add pass […]
An Animated Visualization of Confidence from all NFC North Fans in 2025
All during the 2025 season, we asked you guys to vote on your confidence in the direction of the Chicago Bears in our weekly SB Nation Reacts surveys. As expected, there were a couple of blips, but for the most part, the belief in Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and company drove our confidence up, up, […]
Ryan Poles noncommittal on DJ Moore’s future
Since the Chicago Bears’ season ended, the debate has swirled around DJ Moore. Moore’s future with the Bears has been in question, not just because of the controversy around Caleb Williams’ final pass of the season (that was, of course, intercepted), but also because Moore carries a heavy caphit of $28 million for the 2026 […]
Takeaways from LB/DT/EDGE interviews at NFL Combine: There’s a future Bear(s) in here
You know how big a storyline it is that the Chicago Bears need help on the defensive line? Even the defensive front prospects were talking about it at the podium on Wednesday ahead of their highly anticipated workouts on Thursday. Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald, who gets mock-drafted to the Bears in seemingly one new national […]
Bears grant LB Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek trade
The Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday. Edmunds, who turns 28 in May, just finished the third year of the four-year, $72 million contract he signed with the Bears in 2023. In 13 games in 2025, he tallied 112 tackles, three […]
Bears Topic of the Day: Who is the Best 4th-round Pick of Ryan Poles’ career?
In 2022, Poles did not have 4th-round pick to work with; however, he did have an extra 4th-rounder in 2023. Therefore, over his four drafts as general manager, there are still four contenders. #115 Roschon Johnson. Johnson has delivered 832 yards from scrimmage in his three years on the team, with 36 games (but no […]
What Bears fans can make of the Trent Williams, Breece Hall news from the NFL Combine
The NFL Combine isn’t just about who’s got next. It’s also about who’s about to be available for NFL teams right now. And the Chicago Bears got some interesting news on both sides of the ledger as we head into Combine interviews, measurements, and workouts today and tomorrow. On one hand, anyone who had visions […]
WCG Roundtable: How should the Bears address Left Tackle for 2026?
Until the playoff game in which the Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers on January 10th, it was looking like Chicago finally had their offensive line set for the first time in ages. However, rookie Ozzy Trapilo went down with a patellar injury that is almost certainly going to sideline him for the majority–or entirety–of […]
The Bear’s Den, February 25, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT VIDEO SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears GM Ryan Poles must set aside attachment as he eyes potential upgrades to roster Don’t believe a word about strategy you hear out of any NFL front office until the draft is over. Not. One. Word. Halas Intrigue podcast: Combining the possibilities I see what […]
Mocking the Mocks: Mel Kiper has the Bears drafting in the trenches
The mock-draft OG, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., just dropped his latest, a pre-NFL Combine version, and he’s basing his selections on what he’s hearing from executives, scouts, and coaches around the league. One thing most draft analysts agree on is that this is a good draft for a defensive lineman, and that’s what the Chicago […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: Will they let their Pro Bowl cornerback walk?
The Chicago Bears’ defense was decimated by injury, with linebackers and cornerbacks getting hit especially hard. The Bears were forced to start LB5 and LB6 in a game, and seven different corners started at least one game. The injuries at cornerback started in the offseason, they continued during the season, and it seemed like the […]
Bears GM Ryan Poles on the comp pick situation, BPA, Tyson Bagent, and more
Ryan Poles spoke with the media at the NFL combine this morning and discussed several topics related to the Chicago Bears’ offseason. It was difficult to impossible to hear the questions put to the Bears’ general manager by journalists at the press conference, but his answers were broadcast. The first topic he addressed was Ian […]
John Spytek throws cold water on Maxx Crosby trade smoke at NFL Combine
Count ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler among those who have visions of Maxx Crosby in a Chicago Bears uniform. After all, he did just draw up a mock trade scenario in which the Bears shipped DJ Moore, this year’s first-round pick, and next year’s third for the dynamic Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher. Such a deal, […]
Chicago Bears: 5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s NFL Combine Press Conferences
Although the true festivities of the 2026 NFL Draft Combine won’t kick off until Thursday, the fun of press conferences, conversations about the upcoming offseason, and trade rumors are in full swing. For the first time in quite a while, the Chicago Bears are not expected to be the talk of the week. Coming off […]
Chicago Bears discussion: Have you ever met a Bears player or coach in real life?
We’re beyond the Super Bowl, but not quite to the start of the new league year, so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Chicago Bears. Here’s our question today. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Bears player or coach, and who was […]
The Bear’s Den, February 24, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Four questions for Bears to answer this week at NFL Scouting Combine What are they? Click & find out I guess. Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears They really, really have no clue at all. None. Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana […]
What if the Chicago Bears’ Repeat their 2025 Offseason Strategy in 2026?
Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! For this hypothetical scenario on the Chicago Bears’ offseason plans, I tried to envision what it would look like if the Bears tried to fix the defensive line just as they did the interior of the offensive line last season. So the basic outline of the scenario is this: 1) a […]
Chicago Bears 2025 Roster Turnover: Safety could receive a total reset
One year after having every returning safety signed through the upcoming season, the Chicago Bears now find themselves with none who played last year under contract. This is an opportunity to re-work the room specifically for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and get the exact type of player he prefers at the position. Here are Chicago’s current safeties. […]
How did you become a Bears fan?
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Chicago Bears. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
The Bear’s Den, February 23, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Nahshon Wright: I’d love to stay in Chicago, had a great season because of how we played We’d love for him to say Column: Chicago Bears are headed to Indiana — for football, not politics. 6 topics for the NFL combine For the combine, of course. Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago […]
Better Call Paul: The Untold Story of the Bears’ Paul Patterson
In training camp of 1968, the Bears’ brass decided that the team’s steady increase in Black players necessitated a new team captain who was Black. Three club leaders made the call to name veteran cornerback Bennie McRae a captain: team president and GM George “Mugs” Halas Jr., head coach Jim Dooley and Paul Patterson. And […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: What’s the Defensive End Plan?
You can never have enough pass rushers, so when you don’t have enough, it really stands out. The Chicago Bears had 35 sacks last season, which was 22nd in the NFL, and 84 QB hits, which was 25th. It wasn’t just a lack of pass rush that plagued the Bears, because they also struggled in […]
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