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Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Results Podcasts and Videos
After every pick of the NFL Draft, we’ll jump on our 2nd City Gridiron channel to share some quick thoughts about the Chicago Bears’ selections. All these shows will be quick hitters, jam-packed with info about our new Bears, and be available in both video and audio versions. Join our hosts and draft experts Ari […]
The Bear’s Den, April 24, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS 2026 NFL Draft: Bears pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 The Bears have had an opening in the starting lineup alongside newcomer Coby Bryant, and Thieneman will get the inside track to win the job. SI bloke says “Bears Still Have Work to do at Safety Even With […]
Film study: New Bears S Dillon Thieneman a seamless fit in Chicago
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. Based off the consensus, it was a surprise to see Thieneman still available with the No. 25 pick. I had him as the No. 19 player on my big board, while the PFSN expert consensus ranked him […]
What is your grade for the Bears first round pick of Dillon Thieneman?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NFL Draft couldn’t have fallen better for the Chicago Bears, as versatile safety Dillon Thieneman […]
Bears draft results 2026: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon stats, awards, scouting report
The Bears drafted Dillon Thieneman, safety, out of Oregon on Thursday night with the 25th overall pick. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Bears are getting: Thienemann has been an impact player across two schools in all three seasons of his collegiate career. He’s a versatile chess piece for a […]
Bears NFL Draft 2026: Chicago selects Dillon Thieneman, Oregon, Safety
The Chicago Bears stayed put in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and with the 25th overall selection, they took Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. According to the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, Thieneman is the first Bears safety in the first round of the draft since USC’s Mark Carrier in 1990. This is also […]
Chicago Bears Create $10.375M in Cap Space with 2 Restructures
According to Over The Cap, the Chicago Bears restructured the contracts of tight end Cole Kmet and right guard Jonah Jackson to free up $10.375 million in cap space. That’s about enough to cover their 2026 draft class, but since those guys aren’t normally signed immediately, they could be freeing up space for a player […]
NFL Draft: Trades Values in Round 1
After an interesting start to the NFL Draft that saw Carnell Tate as the first Ohio State player off the board and Arvell Reese go to the Giants, the Kansas City Chiefs traded up with the Cleveland Browns for the 6th selection in the draft, and the trade was textbook value. The Chiefs gave up […]
2026 NFL Draft First Round Live Message Board and Fan Discussion
NFL Draft coverage on ESPN and the NFL Network isn’t for everyone. Some football fans want a more team-specific discussion, which is why we’re providing a Chicago Bears-centered night on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel. Join Bill Zimmerman at 7:00 p.m. (CT) tonight for some Bears talk all the way through Chicago’s pick. He’ll […]
2026 Bears draft: Infante’s final 7-round projections
The start of the 2026 NFL Draft is merely a few hours away. We’ve all waited long enough to see what the Bears will do in the first round, whether they stay put at No. 25 or trade out of it in either direction. You’re here for a mock draft. There’s no use in drawing […]
ESPN insider reveals possible Bears plot to grab first-round offensive lineman in 2026 NFL Draft
Hold the phones, ladies and gentlemen of the Chicago Bears fandom. Just when you thought it was all but locked in that the Bears would go with a defensive player, specifically a tackle or end, with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft (as Peter Schrager did in his final mock by […]
Aaron Leming’s Final Chicago Bears Mock Draft (4.0)
The week of the 2026 NFL Draft is finally upon us, which means it’s time for Aaron Leming’s final seven-round Chicago Bears mock draft of the cycle. With an impeccable record for correctly picking players (two correct picks in two years), fans can confidently take this to the bank. Frankly, it’s probably not even worth […]
NFL Draft 2026: What time to expect the Bears’ pick in the first round on Thursday
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to start tonight at 7:00 (CT), and there are only eight minutes between first-round picks now. So if you’re planning on tuning in for the Chicago Bears’ selection at 25 overall, you should tune in at approximately 1o:20 p.m. (CT). That’s what the math says anyway. If the draft […]
Zimmerman’s Chicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft
It is officially Draft Day! The first round of the NFL Draft is tonight, and yesterday, we published our first and last full first-round mock draft. You can check that out here. Now, let’s get Chicago Bears-focused completely, and let’s take a look at what the Bears could do with all their picks over the […]
NFL Draft: Chicago Bears’ Trade Options
For his entire time as the Chicago Bears’ general manager, Ryan Poles has shown a willingness to move around in the draft in order to get the players he wants. While he’s not averse to taking deals, the fact of the matter is that most of his trades, like most of the trades throughout the […]
The Chicago Bears Draft Day Den, April 3, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN’S ANNUAL ONE-TIME-ONLY MOCK DRAFT BEARSSSSSS How Bears Tight End Colston Loveland Plans to Handle New Offensive Role Loveland’s goal as stated towards Chicago’s 2026 opponents: “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women” Key Takeaways From the Bears’ Final Media […]
2026 NFL Draft: Start time, live stream, channel, order, and more
Here’s everything you’ll need to watch the 2026 NFL Draft, otherwise known as the 91st Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting Where is the NFL Draft? The draft is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium. When is the NFL Draft? 7:00 pm CT, Thursday, April 23 (Round 1) 6:00 pm […]
BChuk’s Backs: #1 Jeremiyah Love
Continuing this series, where I highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, the current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether I see them as a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense this season for the Chicago Bears. Remember, these are NOT fantasy rankings or even who I think will […]
Zimmerman’s Full First Round Mock Draft
It is that time of season, where people who aren’t draft experts become draft experts and give you their mock drafts. I, too, am one of those people. I do the best I can with these. I try to talk to people around the league and in the media in other markets to come up […]
Potential Options at Linebacker for the Chicago Bears
Hello, Chicago Bears fans! Today we are continuing our comprehensive look at the Chicago Bears roster on the defense side of the ball, from the perspective of scheme fits for the Dennis Allen 4-3 scheme, and how the team can fill those holes with players that fit the respective scheme requirements at those positions in […]
2026 Bears draft: Evaluating prospects with confirmed top-30 visits
The 2026 NFL Draft is now just one day away from kicking off, and the Bears have surely been doing their due diligence in their evaluation process. Part of that process involves bringing in players for top-30 visits. Last year, none of the Bears’ confirmed top-30 visits ended up drafted by the team. That wasn’t […]
NFL Draft 2026: Offensive line options for the Chicago Bears
Taylor Doll’s latest Making Monsters is all about some offensive linemen the Chicago Bears could target in the 2026 NFL Draft. First, she interviews Bill Riley, the Voice of Utah Athletics, to talk about both tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. She’s then joined by Tim Fitzgerald, who covers Kansas State for 247 Sports’ Gopowercat.com, to […]
The Mac & Read Show: Chicago Bears Draft Preview
Just one more sleep until Draft Day! Join hosts Evan McLean and Ross Read on their latest show as they dive into the upcoming NFL Draft, discuss what the Chicago Bears should do at 25, while also going over the team’s needs. The NBA playoffs are in full swing, so the fellas spend a little […]
Draft Eve: The Bear’s Den, April 22, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears LB T.J. Edwards vows to be back ‘when it’s time to go’ after breaking leg in playoffs As long as he’s 100 percent, the sooner the better. TE Colston Loveland was a surprise draft pick by Bears last year at No. 10, and now it’s time for stardom Surprise […]
T.J. Edwards and Colston Loveland Receive the 2025 Brian Piccolo Awards
On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears honored linebacker T.J. Edwards and tight end Colston Loveland as their 2025 Brian Piccolo Award winners. The Award is named after former Bears running back Brian Piccolo, who died from embryonal cell carcinoma, a rare form of cancer, on June 16, 1970. Piccolo’s story, his fight against the illness, and […]
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