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Two former Bears safeties signed deals elsewhere on Thursday. Jaquan Brisker signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Likewise, C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Bills, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. Brisker, who turns 27 in April, was a second-round pick by the Bears in […]
Chicago Bears fans were stunned when Drew Dalman announced his retirement from football at the age of 27. Dalman was coming off an excellent year for the Bears and had a connection with Caleb Williams, and if anyone expected Drew Dalman news this offseason, it would have been an early extension, not a retirement. But […]
The Chicago Bears replaced Kevin Byard by signing former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant to a 3-year deal worth $40 million. Byard had an outstanding season for Chicago, earning All-Pro honors, and many expected him to return. Byard eventually would sign a 1-year, $9 million deal with the New England Patriots. So why did the […]
With the first two waves of free agency behind us, it’s time to pause and reflect on what has been done and what needs remain. Our own Donald Gooch explored what needs remain just yesterday, with Safety at the top of the list of remaining needs. While Jaquan Brisker remains unsigned by any team and […]
Early this morning, the Chicago Bears announced that they have re-signed offensive lineman Jordan McFadden. The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reports this is a one-year contract. McFadden originally joined the Bears off waivers in January of 2025 from the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was a fifth-round pick from Clemson in 2023. While in L.A., […]
Ryan Poles has never made a first-round pick outside of the top ten in the NFL Draft. He has also never traded up in the first round. This year, one of those two things is going to change. Most mock drafts and experts have been operating under the assumption that Poles will finally make a […]
Wednesday was relatively calm, so let’s keep this tracker going for Thursday too. The League year officially opened for business at 3:00 p.m. CT today, but as we learned last night, nothing agreed upon during the early negotiation period is set in stone. The Maxx Crosby situation has sent teams back to the drawing board, […]
As it stands right now, the early part of the Chicago Bears’ 2026 free agency period will be remembered as kind of bland. Through the first few days, no huge trades, no massive contracts handed out, no big surprises. But what the Bears have done so far is add players at positions of need, which […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Ravens agree to terms with TE Durham Smythe Smythe should be replaceable, no problem. Bears get second chance at DE Maxx Crosby, and perhaps with lower asking price from Raiders The draft capital the Bears would have to give up in order to trade for Crosby is merely one piece […]
Hello, Chicago Bears fans! Well, quite a bit has changed with the roster of the Chicago Bears since the “legal tampering” period began on Monday until the official start of the league year today. The Bears have signed a number of new players to their roster, welcomed back a few of their free agents, and […]
The Chicago Bears are signing former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. to a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday. Wills, who turns 27 in May, was a first-round pick out of Alabama in 2020. He spent the 2025 season out of football recovering from a knee injury. In his five seasons […]
According to a report from the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, the Chicago Bears will re-sign reserve safety Elijah Hicks to a one-year deal. Hicks has been a core special teamer since being drafted by the Bears in the seventh round of Ryan Poles’ first draft class, but he has also started 15 games in his career. […]
You can find all of our Chicago Bears 2026 free agency articles in the story stream down below, and we’ll also update this transaction tracker with any Bears-related moves that happen. Just scroll down to find a list of the newest Bears, the re-signed Bears, Chicago’s current free agents, and those who signed elsewhere. We’ll […]
After two seasons with the Chicago Bears, including a renaissance 2025 campaign that ended with All-Pro honors, Kevin Byard III will sign with the New England Patriots, per Tom Pelissero. The three-time Pro-Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro joins the Super Bowl runner-ups on a 1-year deal worth $9 million, according to Pelissero. The move also […]
Although the “official” start to the new league year doesn’t kick off until this afternoon, all 32 teams around the NFL have been busy filling needs since the weekend. The unofficial start of free agency opened on Monday with the “legal negotiation period,” but even before that, plenty of teams finalized extensions with their top […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE CAT MEMES SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears agree to terms with DE Kentavius Street The Bears are signing veteran defensive end Kentavius Street, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. After feel-good year, Bears’ offseason has been no place for sentimentality Football is a business. Jets to sign former Bears CB Nahshon Wright […]
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. Technically, NFL free agency hasn’t even started yet, but the early negotiation period has seen several […]
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Chicago Bears plan to sign veteran defensive tackle Kentavius Street. Street (6’2”, 315) was originally a fourth-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2018. He signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2022, which is where he crossed paths with current Bears defensive […]
On the opening day of the 2026 free agency legal negotiation period — legal tampering is NOT a thing — the Chicago Bears made a splash signing at safety with the arrival of Coby Bryant. Today, they continue to remodel their depth charts for the back half of their secondary. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, […]
According to multiple reports, unrestricted Free Agent Nahshon Wright signed a 1 year deal with the New York Jets worth $5.5 million. The 6’4” 200lb five-year vet enjoyed a career year with the Chicago Bears after being drafted out of the 3rd round in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. Going from practice […]
The early negotiating period for 2026 free agency officially starts at 11:00 a.m. (CT) today. But everyone knows there’s already been some down-low groundwork laid out between agents and teams. How else do you explain the frenzy of reports that are sure to hit social media shortly after 11? The Chicago Bears were hit with the retirement […]
With the NFL awarding all their 2026 compensatory draft picks (thanks for nothing, Roger Goodell), we know now where the Chicago Bears will be picking in the Draft. 1st Round, pick 252nd Round, pick 572nd Round, pick 60 (from the Buffalo Bills)3rd Round, pick 894th Round, pick 129 (from the Los Angeles Rams7th Round, pick […]
The defense isn’t the only side of the ball getting a makeover for the Chicago Bears. There will be a new-look receiving corps making their debut in the near future due in large part to DJ Moore’s recent departure. Additionally the Bears will be looking to add more speed at each skilled group. Their need […]
Like many Chicago Bears fans, I’ve spent the last day or so refreshing my screen constantly, waiting for confirmation that the Bears have pulled off one of the monstrous moves we’ve been theorizing about all offseason: A trade for Maxx Crosby? Nope, he’s a Raven now. Signing Trey Hendrickson? Turns out no one wants to […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS On free agency’s first day, Bears rework defense with focus on speed, versatility Both would be good for a change. Bears bringing back LT Braxton Jones Smart play by Poles & Co. Bears transaction tracker: Who’s coming, going this offseason Lots of both today. NFL finalizes compensatory draft picks: Bears […]