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No team figures to be busier this offseason than the Chicago Bears. They are under substantial pressure to build a strong roster around expected No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and grab a respectable haul for former first-rounder Justin Fields, all while the franchise also works to secure a new long-term home. That last objective […]

The Chicago Bears are signing All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to a two-year contract worth a base of $15 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. After being traded from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles last season, Kevin Byard was released from Philadelphia. He established himself as one of the best safeties in […]

Justin Fields is out of Chicago. At least, that’s the way the wind seems to blow now. The Chicago Bears are dead set on drafting Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. That means that Fields will be likely traded before the start of the season. However, unlike the other […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to upgrade their roster. With the first overall pick in their hands, the team has a chance to retool and build a competent roster around their quarterback. Who that quarterback will be is a question for a different time, but it’s clear that they want to add some veteran faces […]

Many star players in the NFL received their team’s franchise tags before the deadline to do so on Tuesday. Players like Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., and Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson were among the litany of players to get hit with that designation. But, curiously, there weren’t […]

Caleb Williams is highly expected to be the No. 1 pick overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. For that reason, buzz and chatter are running rampant around the Chicago Bears franchise. So much so, that speculation grew that Williams is already in Chicago, however, those rumors appear to be false. Reports claim that Caleb Williams […]

With the combine over, the NFL season is just getting started. Free agency will be the next big date (March 13), which marks the beginning of the 2024 League Year. That could create a whole new set of scenarios right before the league’s biggest event outside of games played: the 2024 NFL Draft. The NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a huge offseason. Two of their most important players are quarterback Kirk Cousins and edge rusher Danielle Hunter. Both are on track to be free agents at the start of the NFL League Year which will commence March 13. While Cousins has been at the head of most of the […]

The Chicago Bears have locked down a key piece of their secondary. All-pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson has agreed to a four-year extension worth $76 million with $54.4 million guaranteed, via Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report: “BREAKING: Jaylon Johnson deal is DONE, sources tell BR. 4 for 76M, 54.4 guaranteed. One of the best young players […]

The NFL offseason is still in its early stages but that doesn’t mean we aren’t getting some surprise encounters among football personalities. One such surprise came at the Marquette men’s basketball game on Wednesday night in Milwaukee when Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sat courtside with Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. The […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be hitting the free agent market next week after struggling to agree to a long-term deal for over a year, and the Chicago Bears are once again rumored to be a potential destination for Barkley, according to Luis C. Medina of Bears Nation. The Giants placed the […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and cap space to spend, the Chicago Bears have plenty of resources at their disposal. But before bringing anyone new in, the Bears made sure to retain one of their own. Chicago has used the franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson, paying him $19.8 […]

The Chicago Bears have a golden opportunity to set the franchise up for a sustainable future of contention this offseason, as they are the proud owner of the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft as a result of their blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers. While they’re likely to draft a game-changing talent […]

Offensive lineman Ryan Bates is headed to Windy City after the Buffalo Bills agree on a trade that will send him to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Buffalo’s official website. “The Bills have added another asset for the 2024 NFL Draft. […]

Justin Fields’ trade market has yet to take shape this 2024 offseason, but former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock believes there will be teams interested in the Chicago Bears quarterback. With that said, Mayock also doesn’t see the need for the Windy City franchise to rush in moving the young quarterback. The Bears […]

With NFL free agency underway, one of the top wide receivers on the market is Calvin Ridley of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The franchise acquired him in 2022 from the Atlanta Falcons while Ridley was serving a year-long suspension for gambling. The deal included several contingencies, based on playing time, receiving totals, and a possible extension […]

The Chicago Bears have a tough decision to make ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears are considering a trade to part ways with Justin Fields amid their potential selection of Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick. However, an NFL analyst highlighted the murky market for Fields. The Bears are in a tough […]

Heading into the NFL Scouting Combine, it seemed as though the big question surrounding the Chicago Bears was if they planned to trade quarterback Justin Fields. Now, as the Combine comes to a close, that is no longer the question being asked in NFL circles. The wide-spread assumption is that the Bears will indeed move Fields, likely […]

The 2024 NFL Combine is officially in the rearview mirror, and while he didn’t participate in any of the drills, all eyes were on Caleb Williams, who is presumed to be the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The team that has the option to select him right now is the Chicago Bears, […]

People fear what they don’t understand Hate what they can’t conquer Guess it’s just inferior man -Nas, Hate Me Now  There’s plenty about USC Trojans quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Caleb Williams that we don’t yet understand. But how could we? How could anyone effectively put themselves in the shoes […]

Another suitor has joined the Atlanta Falcons in pursuit of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. In fact, as the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer and closer, it would reportedly be a “surprise” if the  24-year-old is traded to the Falcons instead of elsewhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged in the “conversation” on a trade for […]

The Chicago Bears have the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and they are expected to use that selection on USC quarterback Caleb Williams. While Williams attended the NFC Scouting Combine at Indianapolis, he did not go through any of the passing drills or the medical checkup. He plans to do both of […]

In the whirlwind of NFL offseason rumors, one of the most captivating storylines is the potential trade of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields to the Atlanta Falcons. This scenario has gained considerable momentum, drawing attention from fans and analysts alike, as both teams seem to be positioning themselves for significant moves. The Bears, having secured […]

When it comes to teams facing crucial offseasons, few can compare with the Chicago Bears. In addition to having the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, the Bears have nearly $80 million to spend in salary cap space. As a result, they have an opportunity to turn their team around in a huge way. […]

The NFL Combine is underway and teams around the league are taking a closer look at the incoming rookie class. Quarterback Drake Maye is one of the top prospects this season and is widely considered a top-three pick. With the Chicago Bears owning the No. 1 pick overall, the former North Carolina star sends a […]

The Chicago Bears expressed strong faith in quarterback Justin Fields when they decided to trade down from the number one overall pick (thus removing them from the Bryce Young and CJ Stroud equation) in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Fields, the quarterback the Bears drafted with the 11th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft […]

Will the Chicago Bears trade Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? Would Chicago consider trading the No. 1 selection instead? Some rumors have even suggested that Williams will not be the No. 1 pick, despite which team has the selection. Williams, however, is confident […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields may not be the Chicago Bears quarterback for too much longer. After three seasons and a 10-28 record as the Bears starter, Chicago is now in a position where for the second straight spring they own the #1 pick in the NFL Draft — this time thanks to the Carolina […]

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles seemingly hold all of the cards in this year’s NFL Draft, and the perception is that they are debating between keeping Justin Fields or moving on from him and drafting Caleb Williams with the first pick in the draft. During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, […]

USC quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the best NFL draft prospects in years. He’s also the first true NIL-era star QB to enter the pros. As such, teams — like the Chicago Bears at No. 1 — are worried that he wants things like an ownership stake in the team he plays for and […]

Holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears are in prime position to select standout USC quarterback Caleb Williams. If the Bears were to go that route, Williams would have no problem playing in Chicago. While the quarterback isn’t throwing at the NFL Combine, Williams is meeting with teams, […]

Head coach Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Bears are coming off of what was a horrible season for the most part in 2023, in which the team was one of the last […]

Veteran NFL reporter Peter King set the record straight on the recent rumor he started about the Chicago Bears likely trading the no. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and keeping Justin Fields instead. King, in his retirement announcement on NBC Sports, appeared to reveal what the Bears could do this offseason. According to […]

The NFL free agency period is almost here. However, one huge name that might have a new home via the trade market is Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. The debate on whether the Bears will select Caleb Williams No. 1 or keep Justin Fields has been a huge talking point. If Fields is traded, a […]

The Chicago Bears have a big decision to make in the upcoming NFL Draft, and it is likely between selecting Caleb Williams or trading back for the second year in a row and keeping Justin Fields as their starting quarterback. Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has supported Fields this offseason, and he reaffirmed that position […]

Will the Chicago Bears keep the No. 1 overall pick and draft Caleb Williams, or will they trade the selection? Bears general manager Ryan Poles provided an update on the possibility of trading the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, via Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. “#Bears GM Ryan Poles says he […]

There are Caleb Williams rumors swirling that the USC quarterback and presumptive top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft does not want to play for the team drafting first, the Chicago Bears. However, as the NFL combine starts in earnest, Bears general manager Ryan Poles says he’s not worried about that narrative. “Bears GM Ryan […]

The Chicago Bears have many eyes on them this offseason not only because they have the No. 1 pick at the 2024 NFL Draft but also because of the Justin Fields situation. Many speculate that Chicago will draft USC Trojans product Caleb Williams as the top overall selection, which could mean the end of Fields’ […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said that the Bears and Jaylon Johnson are working on a contract, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “In the process of getting Jaylon Johnson done,” Poles told the media Tuesday. “Conversations are going well at this time. We feel like we’ve done a really good job kind of coming […]