Bears GM Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King met with reporters Tuesday before the start of the NFL draft.
They didn't reveal their plans but touched on the Bears' draft approach, who they'll target, Ben Johnson's impact and some thoughts on needs.
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#Bears assistant GM Jeff King said the team is looking for competitors in this year's draft. Guys who can create tough decisions for them toward the beginning of the season.
#Bears GM Ryan Poles confirmed picking up Darnell Wright's fifth-year option. Said they'll work on a potential contract extension in the near future.
#Bears TJ Edwards said he feels great after he suffered a fractured fibula in the NFC Wild Card and that it put some things in perspective. He didn't want to put a timeline for his return but wanted to be back out with his teammates in the summer.
#Bears TE Colston Loveland on approach this offseason: Boys are ready to go.
The Chicago Bears’ TJ Edwards and Colston Loveland are the winners of the team’s Piccolo awards. Edwards has won the award for three straight seasons.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and some teammates met with reporters Monday as the team started its offseason workout program.
They touched on Williams’ big year ahead, moving on from last year, leadership voids and Cole Kmet’s return.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on how important this season is going to be for him.
“For me, personally, it’s a big year.”
Chicago #Bears TE Cole Kmet said he never felt he would be playing anywhere else next season during the offseason.
Chicago #Bears TE Cole Kmet: We understand that the city of Chicago is very excited about what happened last year. But look, last year's over with.
Back at it up at Halas Hall. Chicago Bears players are back in the building for day one of the team’s offseason program today. We’re expected to hear from a few players in a little bit. Follow along!
Join us at 9 a.m. today as we get ready for the NFL draft with less than one week to go. We'll go over the top Chicago Bears' draft needs and who could be targets at No. 25.
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The Chicago Bears could go in multiple directions with their first-round selection in next week's NFL draft.
Here's my second and final mock draft as he tried to figure out how the first round will unfold.
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The Chicago Bears hold the No. 25 overall pick in the first round of next week's NFL draft. But could general manager Ryan Poles trade up or down from that spot?
Here are some possible options for Poles to make a trade in the first round.
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NFL mock draft season is almost over as the league is set to host its annual draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23.
Here’s a look at who analysts believe the Chicago Bears will select at No. 25 next week.
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And here are a couple profiles that published while I was gone.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren: www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04...
Zion Young: www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04...
I'm back from a little bit of a break with one of our profiles of potential prospects the Chicago Bears could draft at No. 25 next week.
Here's how Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods could fit with the Bears.
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The Chicago Bears will try to make key roster additions in the NFL draft later this month in Pittsburgh. Here is everything Bears fans need to know about the 2026 NFL draft.
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Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson believes he and QB Caleb Williams are in a good spot after one year. He said Williams is itching to get back and Johnson is more encouraged than ever of who Williams can become.
Read about it and more in our Q&A.
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The Chicago Bears won’t receive compensatory picks for the hiring of former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham. The NFL announced the final decision Friday.
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The NFL announced that the Chicago Bears will not be receiving two compensatory third-round picks for the hiring of former assistant GM Ian Cunningham. League says decision is final after Bears' appeal process.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson sat down with @bears_insider this week at the NFL's annual meeting for a one-on-one interview.
He touched on various topics, including what he learned from first season, Caleb Williams, AI and more.
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The Chicago Bears' George McCaskey and Kevin Warren spoke about the team's stadium situation Wednesday. There was no official news, but some highlights.
- Plan on 2030 opening
- Decision in coming months
- McCaskey believes fans will be OK with Indiana
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Join us at 10 a.m. today as we recap the NFL's annual meetings. We'll go over the most interesting things Chicago Bears leadership said in Phoenix this week.
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The Chicago Bears said 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.
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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
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#Bears owner George McCaskey said stadium project money won't impact roster building.
#Bears owner George McCaskey doesn't think at the end of the day that it will matter to fans if the team moves its stadium to Hammond. Cites the Giants moving to New Jersey.
#Bears owner George McCaskey said the team is comfortable with either location for a new stadium.
#Bears president Kevin Warren said the team is trying to follow up with the NFL about the compensatory picks related to Ian Cunningham's hiring.
