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The tricky financial station that the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in is well-documented at this point, as the team’s efforts to keep their trio of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been at the forefront of everyone’s mind dating back to last spring, when Cincinnati franchised tagged Tee Higgins for the first time. The Bengals […]

The Chicago Bears are set to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago has already made great strides this offseason, starting with hiring Ben Johnson as head coach. Now the Bears have plenty of cap space to spend in free agency and multiple premium pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chicago […]

The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 offseason with a desperate need to fix an offensive line that surrendered a staggering 68 sacks during the 2024 NFL season. For Caleb Williams to properly develop in the early stages of his NFL career, something like this can’t be allowed to happen again, and clearly, general manager Ryan […]

The Chicago Bears are not prepared to let special teams specialist Josh Blackwell out of their site just yet. On the heels of the third-year cornerback’s breakthrough season, the Bears have agreed to extend Blackwell before the 2025 NFL free agency period officially opens. The Bears and Blackwell agreeed to a two-year, $6 million extension […]

The Chicago Bears made some interesting free-agent and trade acquisitions this week. For instance, the Bears traded for All-Pro offensive guard, Joe Thuney. It was a move that not many were expecting. As a result, it’s forced Chicago to change some of their strategy. Luckily, they took on Thuney’s contract and didn’t have to sign […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to build on their offseason momentum after trading for guard Joe Thuney on Wednesday morning. Following the move, the team is reportedly looking at recently released tight end Durham Smythe, who briefly played with Ben Johnson in 2018. The Bears are rumored to be “targeting” Smythe in free agency, Jeremy […]

After a season defined by bold decisions and a vision for long-term success, the Chicago Bears are approaching a critical juncture. By securing veteran offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney through strategic trades, the team has not only addressed a longstanding weakness but also created new opportunities to strengthen the roster elsewhere. Now armed […]

The Chicago Bears addressed a huge need when they traded for offensive guard Joe Thuney. However, trading for an All-Pro offensive lineman leaves Ashton Jeanty possibly in the picture. The Bears have the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Heisman Trophy runner-up is the projected first running back to be taken off of […]

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason knowing that they need help on their offensive line, and before free agency even opened, they already addressed the position. Over the past 24 hours, they have swung trades with the Los Angeles Rams for Jonah Jackson and the Kansas City Chiefs for Joe Thuney, shoring up both of […]

The Chicago Bears should be a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago enters NFL free agency next week with roughly $67 million in cap space available to spend. They also have several premium picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 10th-overall pick. And Chicago is not wasting any time building a strong […]

As the roster dominoes begin to fall, the Chicago Bears traded for an offensive lineman. And they’ve been linked to a pair of free agents. Also, the Bears made a big roster decision with Jack Sanborn, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. The #Bears are not tendering RFA linebacker Jack Sanborn, per […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a new protector entering the Windy City. The Los Angeles Rams traded away Jonah Jackson for a 2025 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson spent his career with the Detroit Lions before joining the Rams this past season. In 2021, he made the Pro Bowl, a prestigious […]

The Chicago Bears could get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago enters free agency with almost $80 million in cap space available to spend. They also boast several selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 10th overall pick. One recent ESPN mock draft from Jordan Reid pairs Chicago with an offensive […]

The Chicago Bears’ season spiraled out of control very quickly last season after giving up a Hail Mary to lose to the Washington Commanders. The Bears had a promising 4-2 start, but finished the year just 5-12. Now, the Bears have a new coaching staff and they are looking to revamp the roster in order […]

The decades-long quarterback drought in the Windy City is well-documented, but just as troublesome for the Chicago Bears, at least during the 21st century, has been the inability to find the right head coach. Dick Jauron started the century off in unspectacular fashion. Lovie Smith took the Bears to the second Super Bowl in franchise […]

The Chicago Bears are expected to make some big moves this offseason. Chicago has a full war chest of draft picks and plenty of cap space to spend during NFL free agency. Even though the Bears missed out on Trey Smith, they may still look to add talent on the offensive line. Adam Hoge of […]

Each year in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, one of the key talking points among analysts and draft experts is how high the top running back prospect will eventually be selected. Given the ever-fluctuating value of running backs around the NFL, there are often conflicting opinions on whether it’s worth using a […]

Before free agency could even officially begin, the man who many around the NFL believed would be the primary target of the Chicago Bears — Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith — is already off the table. The Chiefs used the franchise tag on Smith, locking the 25-year-old Pro Bowler down for one more season, […]

It seems like Ben Johnson is making strides already with the Chicago Bears. But the bar had been set low. Johnson is not only trying to protect Caleb Williams, but he’s also showing his players how to do it. His athletic achievement will have Bears fans hyped. Just get a load of this statistic, according […]

The Chicago Bears are now down a free agency option after right guard Trey Smith was franchise-tagged by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs now give themself some more time to negotiate a long-term deal with Smith while also keeping him from testing the open market. Smith earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2024 […]

Ben Johnson knows he must build around Caleb Williams for the future of the Chicago Bears. The incoming head coach can go with younger options for the 2024 first round pick. But he’s making a push for veteran center help. Johnson delivered the Williams reason behind seeking a non-rookie center, during his appearance with Pardon […]

Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus received harsh criticism from his players, according to the NFLPA’s annual report card. The survey, which evaluates team facilities, ownership, and coaching staff based on player feedback, ranked Eberflus last among all NFL head coaches. His overall grade was a “C,” placing him at the bottom of the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are fresh off losing Super Bowl 59 to the Philadelphia Eagles, and they might end up losing one of their top offensive linemen, Trey Smith, in free agency. The Chicago Bears, who desperately need offensive line help, lurk as a top suitor for Smith if he doesn’t return to the Chiefs, […]

The Chicago Bears have a chance to get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago already brought Ben Johnson in as their next head coach. Now the Bears need to fill their roster with talented players. Bears’ leadership already seemed to be laser focused on one position group ahead of NFL free agency. […]

The Chicago Bears are at a pivotal moment. Following another frustrating season, the franchise enters an offseason that could shape its long-term trajectory. Sure, they’ve made progress in acquiring young talent and reshaping the roster. However, there are still glaring gaps preventing them from becoming legitimate contenders. To take a meaningful step forward in 2025, […]

After a 5-12 season in 2024, it was clear the Chicago Bears weren’t getting the most out of first overall draft pick Caleb Williams. This offseason, the Bears made it a priority to pair the passer with an offensive-minded head coach. Chicago ultimately landed highly-coveted former Detroit Lions’ OC Ben Johnson, making him one of […]

The Chicago Bears may have already won the offseason as they knocked it out of the park with their head coach hire. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was the hottest name on the market, and he decided to come to Chicago despite the division rivalry. The Bears found their guy, and now one of […]

The 2025 NFL Draft doesn’t have a lot of can’t-miss prospects or well-known quarterbacks and wide receivers at the top of Round 1, which has led many to label the class “weak.” However, plenty of good players will come off the board in the first few rounds, especially at the unglamorous interior offensive and defensive […]

The Chicago Bears made a pair of under the radar money-saving moves earlier this week, cutting veteran rotational pieces in tight end Gerald Everett and defensive end DeMarcus Walker. Though neither Everett or Walker were expected to be part of Chicago’s future plans, their departures are noteworthy for two reasons: First, it saves the Bears, […]

It’s no secret that there is absolutely no love lost between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. The NFL’s oldest pair of rivals have stood on opposite sidelines 210 times over the last century, and many more are still to come. Fortunately for fans in the Windy City who have suffered through a brutal […]

Caleb Williams’ new girlfriend is Alina Thyregod, a former friend from Denmark who returned to the United States and continued the pair’s relationship. Williams’ new life as starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears went hand-in-hand with the move off the field, as he split from a high school girlfriend to begin his new relationship in […]

With the NFL free-agency period beginning March 12 at 4 p.m. EST, the Chicago Bears must make roster cuts to free up room under their salary cap. The Bears’ first two roster moves came on Friday with the releases of two veterans, starting with Gerald Everett, per Ari Meirov on X. “The #Bears informed veteran […]

Entering 2025, the Chicago Bears are an intriguing team. They’ve had another strong offseason, stringing together their third in a row. Well, it’s only the start of their offseason, as they still have yet to make roster cuts, sign key free agents, and partake in the 2025 NFL Draft. That means Bears fans are hard […]

There is still a lot of time in the NFL offseason, but so far, the Chicago Bears might be the biggest winners. The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus during the season, and they ended up hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to replace him. Johnson was the hottest name on the coaching […]

As the Chicago Bears enter the offseason looking to answer plenty of questions, new head coach Ben Johnson’s vision will lead the charge. That includes how Chicago handles their running back position. The Bears have D’Andre Swift of course. But the team is interested in adding another running back to their roster, via Dan Graziano […]

Sculpting a roster is difficult, and the Chicago Bears face tough decisions with their players and those they may chase from other teams. But here is why Chicago is labeled as the best fit for Chiefs star Trey Smith in free agency, according to espn.com. “The top interior lineman on the market, Smith would upgrade […]

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX, the NFL offseason is officially among us, causing football fans to get creative on how their favorite teams will improve over the next few months. In PFF’s ‘Offseason Dream Scenarios‘ article, one of their NFL analysts — Mason Cameron — detailed the best moves each franchise can make […]

At this point, it may seem a bit redundant to say so, but the Chicago Bears enter the 2025 offseason with as much on the line as any team in the NFL. It’s a third-consecutive spring in which Chicago is armed with cap space, draft picks, and an increasing desire to transition from rebuilding to […]

Following Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Cleveland Browns, 31 other teams have been named possible fitters for the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. However, while every team in the NFL would like Garrett on their team, it’s a trade that could cost quite a bit, both in trade capital and in literal dollars […]