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The Bears say they want a new stadium open by 2030, with a final decision expected in the coming months. Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, remain in play as lawmakers negotiate key incentives
The Chicago Bears are still making an effort to potentially receive compensatory draft picks for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s hiring with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants the Chicago Bears to find a solution to their stadium search sooner rather than later. He made the comments Tuesday at the league’s annual meetings in Phoenix.
NFL owners approved five rule changes at their annual league meetings in Phoenix on Tuesday. They approved rules that will change aspects of the kickoff, allow support for NFL officials as well as one in case of a referee work stoppage.
The NFL’s annual meetings continued in Phoenix on Tuesday as AFC coaches met with reporters. Here are five of the most interesting things coaches said about current and former Chicago Bears players and coaches Tuesday.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Monday morning at the NFL’s annual meeting in Phoenix. Here are four of the most interesting things Johnson said.
The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next for the league's annual meeting. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will preview the meeting and what they want to learn from the Chicago Bears
The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next week for the league’s annual meeting as the offseason continues. Here are four things that we can learn from the Chicago Bears at the NFL annual meeting.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles could reward right tackle Darnell Wright for a second-team All-Pro season with a contract extension this offseason. Here’s a look at what a potential extension could look like.
As lawmakers returned to Springfield Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said that a deal to get a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights “needs to happen sooner rather than later,” but is in the hands of the state legislature.
The Chicago Bears could go in multiple directions with their first-round selection in next month's NFL draft. Here's Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak first mock draft as he tried to figure out how the first round of this year’s draft will unfold.
Shaw Local has compiled mock drafts from across the NFL media landscape. Here’s who experts think the Chicago Bears will select in the first round.
The Chicago Bears addressed some areas of need in free agency, but there are still some obvious upgrades that need to be made. Here are the Bears’ top areas of need following free agency.
Yes, the Bears won 11 games last season, but asking for more isn’t being a hater, Marc Silverman writes
The Chicago Bears are bringing back a familiar face. The team announced that they signed linebacker Jack Sanborn, a Lake Zurich-native, to a one-year deal Wednesday.
The Chicago Bears reportedly boosted their defensive tackle depth Wednesday. They’ll sign veteran tackle James Lynch to a one-year deal.
The Chicago Bears roster looks different compared to the last time it took the field against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here’s an early look at the Bears’ depth chart a week into free agency.
The Chicago Bears program recognizes high school football and girls flag football players who demonstrate leadership, character, and service both on and off the field.
The Chicago Bears announced that they re-signed special teamer Jaylon Jones to a one-year contract Monday.
The Chicago Bears made some minor signings in free agency to address their starting left tackle vacancy. Here's a look at where the competition for the left tackle job stands a week into free agency.
The Chicago Bears haven't made as much of a splash in NFL free agency as they have in the past. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the moves they have made in a week and whether they're enough
NFL free agency produced plenty of drama this week. But Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has had a quieter free agency so far. Here’s a look at every player the Bears have signed so far.
The Chicago Bears acted quickly to trade for center Garrett Bradbury after Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. Here's how Bradbury can help Caleb Williams continue his growth.
Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadium in the suburbs as state legislators return to Springfield to debate a tax break and other financial incentives, Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Thursday
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest a day after NFL free agency officially started. Here are three of the most interesting things Poles said.
You don’t have to win free agency in order to win games, but the pressure is on Bears GM Ryan Poles to find guys who can pressure the quarterback in next month’s draft, Marc Silverman writes
The NFL officially started a new year at 3 p.m. Wednesday, which marked the official start of free agency. The Chicago Bears' trades that included DJ Moore and Garrett Bradbury became official while the team reportedly made another signing.
The Chicago Bears named defensive tackle Andrew Billings as their 2025 Ed Block Courage Award recipient Tuesday.
The Chicago Bears will bring in a veteran wide receiver and returner who has experience with Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago will reportedly sign former Detroit Lion Kalif Raymond.
The Bears will reportedly sign left tackle Braxton Jones to a one-year, $10 million deal
The Chicago Bears won’t receive any compensatory picks for the hiring of Ian Cunningham.
The Chicago Bears filled their open starting linebacker spot Monday afternoon by bringing in a veteran. Chicago will reportedly sign Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million contract.
The Chicago Bears filled one of their two open starting safety spots Monday by reportedly bringing in a Super Bowl champion. The Bears reportedly signed Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal, per multiple reports.
The Chicago Bears reportedly started their free agent contract negotiating period Monday by beefing up their defensive tackle depth. They reportedly signed veteran Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million contract.
The Chicago Bears will be bringing back linebacker D’Marco Jackson, per multiple reports. The team reportedly signed Jackson to a two-year, $10.5 million deal.
NFL free agency will start this week as teams are allowed to start negotiating with free agents Monday morning before the new league year starts Wednesday. Here's the latest Chicago Bears free agency news.
The Chicago Bears likely won’t be searching for a new center once free agency starts next week. Chicago reportedly acquired Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick
NFL free agency is set to start next week, and the Chicago Bears have different roster needs to address. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what those needs are and whether they can address them next week
During a ceremony at Oswego East High School on Wednesday, Oswego East High School junior Danielle Stone was recognized as a Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star.
NFL free agency will start next week and the Chicago Bears should be active as they try to build upon last season's success under Ben Johnson. Here’s a look at the Bears’ top three positions of need heading into free agency.
The offseason of hard decisions continued for the Chicago Bears continued Thursday night. The team reportedly released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.
The Chicago Bears will trade wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, per multiple reports. The Bears acquired Moore in 2023 from the Carolina Panthers as part of their trade for the 2023 NFL Draft's No. 1 overall pick.
It has been 41 years since the Bears won at least one playoff game in consecutive seasons, Marc Silverman writes, which is why Bears GM Ryan Poles should trade for Maxx Crosby
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' offseason to-do list got longer with the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman. Here are five players the Bears could target to replace Dalman both in free agency and the draft.
Despite a weekslong delay in the legislative calendar in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday expressed optimism with progress on a pending Bears stadium deal in Springfield
Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.
The Chicago Bears have major needs on the defensive line this offseason and last week's NFL Scouting Combine showed what could be available in April's draft. Here are five defensive linemen who could be in play for the Bears.
After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?
Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law.