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Shaw Local has compiled mock drafts from across the NFL media landscape. Here’s what the experts think the Bears will do during the first round.

The Chicago Bears addressed some areas of concern on their roster with their offseason moves this month. Here are some of the Bears' top areas of need following free agency.

The Chicago Bears revamped parts of their roster at the start of free agency with some trades and signings. Here's an early look at the Bears' depth chart a couple weeks into free agency.

It’s time for the Chicago Bears to be boldly boring and win. That happens up front, Marc Silverman writes

The Bears announced that they re-signed offensive lineman Doug Kramer Jr. to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Despite arriving in Chicago at different points in their careers, new Bears defensive linemen Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo believe their best days are still ahead of them.

After watching from afar, all three of the Chicago Bears new offensive linemen — Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman — were excited to play for new Bears coach Ben Johnson.

I don’t know where the Bears are going… but I know where they came from just two months ago and you cannot call it anything but progress, Marc Silverman writes

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall on Wednesday on the first day of the new NFL year and the official start of free agency. Here are four of the most interesting things they said.

After focusing on turning over the offensive line to start the offseason, Bears general manager Ryan Poles diverted his attention to the defensive line Monday by reportedly agreeing to terms with Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo.

NFL free agency is set to start this week when teams are allowed to start negotiating with free agents Monday before the new league starts Wednesday. Here’s the latest Chicago Bears free agency news.

Even after trading for two veteran offensive linemen this week, the Bears have money to spend when free agency begins. Here are their top three positions of need.

The Bears traded for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro guard Joe Thuney on Wednesday. It marked the second day in a row that Bears GM Ryan Poles made a trade for his offensive line

The Bears traded for versatile offensive lineman Jonah Jackson on Tuesday, sending a sixth-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Rams. The Bears have begun rebuilding their offensive line

The Bears need to bolster both the offensive and defensive lines. Here are five defensive linemen who they could be looking at near the top of the draft.

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson noted that "I didn't hire a bunch of my friends" when he went looking for his top assistants. The Bears believe their coaching staff has the right mix of veteran coaches and up-and-coming talent.

There will be plenty of discussion about the offensive line, the pass rush and the running backs this offseason. But Bears fans need to remember it all comes back to quarterback Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson spoke with members of the media at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they learned from the Bears this week

The Lions traded away running back D'Andre Swift when Ben Johnson was offensive coordinator. Can Johnson make the Bears run game work with Swift? Or will the team look for other options?

Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke with members of the media on Tuesday at the NFL combine. Here are four big takeaways from Poles' media session.

The NFL Scouting Combine begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. Here's what Bears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson can accomplish while they're in Indianapolis.

The NFL combine begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are expected to meet with members of the media during the combine. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what to expect from the combine

Marc Silverman: With the combine days away and free agency less than three weeks from commencing, here’s how I would map out my perfect offseason for the Bears in order of importance

The NFL Scouting Combine begins next week. But first, here's a look back at general manager Ryan Poles' first three drafts in charge of the Chicago Bears.

Here are three big free agent decisions Ryan Poles and the Bears have to make in the weeks before the free agent negotiating period opens. Several Bears players are poised to hit free agency.

The Jacksonville Jaguars interviewed Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their vacant GM job on Friday. Here's the latest on Cunningham's candidacy.

If you're Ryan Poles, do you call Cleveland and offer the 10th overall pick and a second rounder next year for Myles Garrett? Marc Silverman explores the Bears offseason

Commissioner Roger Goodell and several NFL owners attended Virginia Halas McCaskey's funeral on Wednesday in Mount Prospect. Numerous former Chicago Bears players and coaches were also in attendance. McCaskey died last week at 102 years old.

Who is under contract and who is a free agent? Here's a look at the Bears roster heading into 2025.

The Bears are expected to add veteran coach Dan Roushar as offensive line coach. Here's what Bears fans need to know about Roushar.

Ben Johnson won the press conference but now he must win the draft room by demanding Ryan Poles fixes these issues on the Chicago Bears, Marc Silverman writes

Ben Johnson is the new man in charge at Halas Hall. Here are three things he can do right now to fix the Chicago Bears.

Philosophically, Ben Johnson sounds like a complete 180-degree turn from Matt Eberflus. Here's why Johnson is a completely different coach from his predecessor, based on what he said during his introduction Wednesday.

After months of hand wringing over the Bears, it’s time to give them a hand for hiring Ben Johnson, Marc Silverman writes

Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall on Wednesday for the first time since the Chicago Bears hired him as the franchise’s 19th head coach. Here are five of the most interesting things he said Wednesday.

Ryan Poles knew he wanted Ben Johnson. Here's how the Bears moved quickly to scoop up the most coveted head coaching candidate on the market.

The Bears made Ben Johnson a priority. In doing so, they landed a coveted coaching candidate. Here are three questions that Johnson and the Bears must answer next.

The Chicago Bears officially hired Ben Johnson as their head coach Tuesday, who many considered to be the top candidate this year. Here's how Johnson's resume compares to other recent Bears head coach hirings.

The Bears are expected to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, per multiple reports

The Chicago Bears reportedly called the Pittsburgh Steelers to see if head coach Mike Tomlin might be available through a trade. The Steelers quickly shot the idea down. Here's what we know.

Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was a finalist for the Tennessee Titans general manager job. The Titans, however, appear poised to hire Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi. That could mean Ryan Poles keeps his right-hand man at a pivotal time.

The Chicago Bears have already interviewed more than a dozen head coach candidates. Who should be brought back for second interviews? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest names on the list

The Bears have cast their net far and wide. Which of the offensive coordinators on their list would make the best head coach? Here's a look at four prominent ones.

Both Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn spoke Wednesday at the Lions' practice facility outside Detroit. Here's what they had to say about their head coach interviews last week.

Are the Bears taking too long? Are they casting too wide of a net? The Bears' coaching search likely has a long way to go.

The Titans interviewed Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their open GM job. Here's what that could mean for the Bears.

Has Teven Jenkins played his final game with the Bears? The former second-round draft pick said he's mentally preparing to hit free agency in March. Injuries limited Jenkins once again in 2024.

Ben Johnson is among the hottest head coaching candidates. But who is he and how does he potentially fit with the Bears? Here's what Bears fans should know about Johnson.

Excuse me if I’m not waiving a Bears flag thinking everything is going to be okay after this endeavor, Marc Silverman writes

The Bears began their coaching search Wednesday by interviewing former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Here's why Vrabel could be a good fit in Chicago.