Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the team ‘broke’? Will they add a veteran edge rusher to the mix? Are the Chicago Bears really “broke”? Will they sign a veteran end to boost the pass rush? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

📬Broke?!? Really?

📬Cam Jordan, Joey Bosa & Jadeveon Clowney are just some of the veteran edge rushers available. Is that the next move?

📬Has Austin Booker become an everydown player?

📬When will restructures happen?

#Bears Mailbag is delivered.

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NFL mock draft 1.0: Who will the Chicago Bears select with the No. 25 pick? The focus around the NFL has turned from free agency to the draft. Here’s a look at how the first round could go.

Mock draft 1.0.

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Column: A healthy Braxton Jones or Jedrick Wills Jr. should put Chicago Bears in better spot at left tackle The Chicago Bears left tackle competition starts with Braxton Jones and Jedrick Wills Jr. A healthy version of either one should put the offense in a better spot.

#Bears are back where they were last offseason at left tackle - with questions & options.

A pre-injured Braxton Jones or healthy Jedrick Wills would put them in a better spot than they have been in.

It's a story to track at least into August.

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Column: Would Chicago Bears take a swing at a Maxx Crosby trade? Price tag, salary and health all factors. Fallout from the failed Maxx Crosby trade begs the question: What’s next for the Las Vegas Raiders and the marquee edge rusher? It’s a lot for the Chicago Bears to ponder.

Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas and there are 3 factors for the #Bears to mull:

🏈Trade compensation
💰Salary cost
⚕️Projected health moving forward

Yes, it's a complicated formula for GM Ryan Poles, who once pulled a big free-agent offer because of medicals.

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Column: Chicago Bears add speed to defense, while NFL shopping season begins with big contracts for linemen Big contracts for linemen highlighted the opening of the NFL shopping season. The Chicago Bears can still get better there in the draft.

Big money was thrown around for big boys when the negotiating window opened this morning.

That reinforces the idea it's a good thing for the #Bears the draft is rich with defensive linemen.

In the meantime, GM Ryan Poles added speed to his defense.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: What are the odds DJ Moore is traded? What to make of Drew Dalman’s decision? How likely are the Chicago Bears to trade DJ Moore — and could he be bundled in a blockbuster deal for Maxx Crosby? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

📬Odds DJ Moore is traded?

📬What to make of Drew Dalman's decision from all angles?

📬Where there's smoke with Maxx Crosby, there's ... ?

📬How about a trade back scenario?

And much more in a packed #Bears Mailbag.

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Chicago Bears are trying to thread a needle this offseason. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts from the NFL combine. NFL narratives can shift quickly, as the Chicago Bears have seen in the last year. Unloading the combine notebook while looking ahead to free agency and the draft.

🏈Trying to map out what the offseason will look like as #Bears work to thread the needle

🏈A case for defensive tackle being the greatest need

🏈Strategies at end of Round 1

🏈A hot free agent name to watch & assessing market for team's free agents + much more

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Tremaine Edmunds has permission to seek a trade. What it means for the Chicago Bears’ salary cap and needs. Tremaine Edmunds’ camp will see if another team is willing to flip a late-round draft pick in exchange for him. If not, the Chicago Bears are expected to release Edmunds.

The #Bears will have needs at all 3 levels of the defense after they part ways with LB Tremaine Edmunds.

Maybe they can get a late-round pick in return for him. A trade or release will create cap space AND another need.

Analyzing the situation.

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Column: Chicago Bears are open for business as GM Ryan Poles considers all options to restock the roster The Chicago Bears are willing to consider a ton of options to create salary-cap flexibility for 2026 while building a foundation for the future.

Open for business

Ryan Poles, #Bears willing to consider a wide array of options as the general manager and coach Ben Johnson prepared to restock the roster.

Diving into a world of possibilities from the Scouting Combine.

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Chicago Bears start clearing salary-cap room — but not with the linebacker some expected to be cut The Chicago Bears released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thursday, the first in a series of moves needed to clear salary-cap room for 2026.

The #Bears got started on the process of clearing some needed salary-cap room for 2026 this afternoon even if it didn't involve the first linebacker most would have imagined.

The wheels are in motion at Halas Hall to begin shaping the 2026 roster.

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Chicago Bears promote Jeff King, a member of the front office since 2015, to assistant GM on his birthday The Chicago Bears promoted Jeff King to assistant general manager. He replaces Ian Cunningham, who left for the Atlanta Falcons.

As far as birthdays go, this is a big one for Jeff King.

He turns 43 today and the #Bears promoted him to assistant general manager.

Details on the move.

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Chicago Bears make Press Taylor’s promotion to offensive coordinator official and announce other additions Press Taylor’s promotion to offensive coordinator is the biggest shift on Ben Johnson’s coaching staff after the Chicago Bears won the division.

The #Bears made the promotion of Press Taylor to offensive coordinator and announced 3 staff additions.

No passing game coordinator for Ben Johnson but with the coach running the show and a trusted group of offensive assistants, that's a non-issue.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Bradley Chubb worth a serious look? Could Cole Kmet be on the trading block? Could Bradley Chubb be a target for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles? How about an overview of the Maxx Crosby option? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

📬Is Bradley Chubb worth a serious look to boost the pass rush?

📬An overview on the Maxx Crosby possibility and going all in 2026.

📬What player has the best chance to take the proverbial 'next step' this season?

Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Should Ryan Poles show urgency with Caleb Williams on his rookie contract? There’s no greater value than having a starting QB on a rookie contract, but does that mean you have to strike now? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions.

📬Is there enhanced urgency for Ryan Poles with Caleb Williams on his rookie contract? What does history show?

📬How does the roster stack up vs. Seattle?

📬Does age matter as much at pick No. 25? (Think about a pass rusher).

Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Column: Seattle Seahawks’ emphatic Super Bowl victory highlights some offseason priorities for Chicago Bears The NFL’s busy offseason is coming quickly, and the Chicago Bears got a glimpse of some pressing topics in the Seattle Seahawks’ domination of the New England Patriots. bryce baringer, …

#Seahawks' Super Bowl rout underscores some offseason thoughts for the #Bears.

🏈'Genius isn't tricking people.'

🏈Left tackle need reinforced.

🏈Schedule should be more challenging ... and could begin at Seattle?

Plus more.

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Chicago Bears hire Eric Studesville as running backs coach for his 2nd stint with the team The Chicago Bears have hired veteran Eric Studesville as their running backs coach to replace Eric Bieniemy, two league sources told the Tribune on Wednesday night.

#Bears have hired Eric Studesville as running backs coach. It's his second stint with the team and he's worked with a lot of good RBs over the years. Ben Johnson worked with him for 2 seasons in Miami.

Details.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is a game in Spain in the works? How about a trade for Maxx Crosby? Will the Chicago Bears have an overseas game next season? Would a trade for Maxx Crosby make sense? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions.

📬Is a game in Spain in the works?

📬Trade for Maxx Crosby?

📬How are they in this current salary-cap situation?

📬Priority re-signings?

📬Ryan Poles' Round 1 target?

Plus much more in a loaded #Bears Mailbag.

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The #Bears were relatively confident Declan Doyle would stay put after backing out of running for the #Eagles OC job on Monday and even after Baltimore requested an interview with him.

Now, Doyle has taken the #Ravens job and Ben Johnson has work to do.

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Chicago Bears’ offseason priorities are open-ended. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts from the Senior Bowl. After making the playoffs under first-year coach Ben Johnson, anything is possible for the Chicago Bears this offseason. Their work started this week at the Senior Bowl.

There won't be a banner crop of free agents.

🏈Intriguing defensive prospects performed well.

🏈Why scouting safeties is challenging.

🏈Plus #Bears coaching tidbits, the left tackle situation, Ben Johnson's play calling & lots more after a Senior Bowl trip.

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Remarkable season ends for Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the playoff loss in overtime The Chicago Bears made too many small errors in their playoff loss — but it was a remarkable season. Here are Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts as it comes to an end.

🏈Caleb to Kmet TD: 'That's what football is all about.'

🏈Things went awry on final interception.

🏈Maybe been Dennis Allen's finest work of the year.

🏈Revisiting Caleb Williams' profile.

Thuney to LT, free agents & more after wild #Bears season ends.

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Chicago Bears’ plan to protect Caleb Williams vs. LA Rams front could have All-Pro Joe Thuney at left tackle As the Chicago Bears prepare to protect Caleb Williams against a powerful LA Rams defensive front, All-Pro Joe Thuney could be shifted to left tackle.

Plan B with Ozzy Trapilo out?

#Bears could be fixing to move All-Pro Joe Thuney to left tackle to help protect Caleb Williams against formidable #Rams defensive front.

Details.

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Column: With a flair for the dramatic, the Chicago Bears have busted these 10 myths. Can they keep it going? The Chicago Bears, one win from the NFC championship game, have been myth busters all season. Recounting the obstacles they’ve overcome as they prepare for the Los Angeles Rams.

With a flair for the dramatic, the #Bears have been myth busters this season, knocking down one challenge after the next and answering questions along the way.

One win shy of the NFC Championship Game, can they keep it going?

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Column: Chicago Bears’ big advantage on special teams could be a difference maker vs. LA Rams The Chicago Bears figure to have a decided advantage on special teams in Sunday’s playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Rams. They need to maximize it.

🏈3 of the #Rams 5 losses are directly tied to special teams.

🏈A block punt nearly doomed L.A. last week. But the #Bears are taking them seriously.

'The best way you show your opponent that you respect them is by going out there and whipping their ass.'

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Caleb Williams throwing over the middle more? How is Matthew Stafford in the cold? What are the Chicago Bears’ keys to victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

📬Is Caleb Williams throwing over the middle more?

📬One area of the Rams that can be exploited?

📬How valuable did the 3-man left tackle competition become?

📬Matthew Stafford's record in the 🥶🥶?

Plus much more in a packed playoff #Bears Mailbag.

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Chicago Bears saved their wildest ending yet for the playoffs: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the wild-card win Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the seventh fourth-quarterback comeback of the season by QB Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears — this time in the playoffs.

🏈Wildest comeback yet saved for playoffs. 'It’s emotionally exhausting.'

🏈Darnell Wright the eye candy on DJ Moore's winning TD.

🏈'DA got real aggressive.' Defense went to pressure - a lot - to change the tide.

And a ton more after #Bear top #Packers

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#Bears RG Joe Thuney and S Kevin Byard named 1st team All-Pro. RT Darnell Wright 2nd team All-Pro. All three a major part of the team's rebound and success this season.

Column: Tyrique Stevenson may get a shot to help leaky Chicago Bears secondary: ‘There’ll be a plan in place’ The Chicago Bears said there will be “a plan in place” for Tyrique Stevenson after the cornerback didn’t play last week. It’s all hands on deck for the playoff game against …

#Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen says 'there’ll be a plan in place' for Tyrique Stevenson Saturday night vs. Green Bay.

That it's a fair question - which cornerback would come off to give Stevenson playing time - illustrates current challenges.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Does wild-card result influence view of the season? Why aren’t they playing on Sunday? Does Saturday’s playoff result vs. the Green Bay Packers influence the view of the Chicago Bears season? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

📬Is a view of the 2025 season influenced by the outcome Saturday night?

📬Why didn't they land a Sunday game?

📬What's up with the defense and DC Dennis Allen?

📬Why did CB Tyrique Stevenson disappear?

Wild card weekend edition of #Bears Mailbag.

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It’s on to the NFL playoffs: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after Chicago Bears backed into the No. 2 seed Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears’ Week 18 disappointment with a look ahead to the playoffs — and one statistic that will really open your eyes.

🏈Bad 1st halves continue plaguing the offense.

🏈Pinpointing #Bears defensive issues? There are a bunch.

🏈A long view at the last 12 months and what's ahead? 'Ben is never (-------) satisfied.'

🏈Playoffs are WIDE open. Some good nuggets & much more.

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Column: Finding edges in the running game fuels Ben Johnson’s evolution of the Chicago Bears offense With every NFL offense looking for advantages in the passing game, the Chicago Bears have flipped the script and found an edge running the ball. It’s leading them into the playoffs.

'Everyone is looking for advantages in the passing game. But the big advantages and ways to get an edge are in the run game.'

How the #Bears found their offensive edge with Ben Johnson and developing QB Caleb Williams.

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