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As fans of the Kansas City Chiefs continually check for updates on their favorite quarterback’s rehabilitation process, the organization went out and acquired a notable backup for Patrick Mahomes. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields — a former first-round pick of the Chicago Bears — was targeted in a trade by general manager Brett Veach, […]
With the dust all but settled after two weeks of free agency being open, I think it’s safe to say this wasn’t the FA period most Chicago Bears fans envisioned. (Well…probably could’ve said that after Day 1.) No huge Maxx Crosby trade—what a saga that’s been. No Trey Hendrickson signing. Honestly, no “splashes” of any […]
Now that the first and biggest wave of NFL free agency is over, let’s take a look at how the Minnesota Vikings’ division opponents fared and what impact that may have on the division race this season. Chicago Bears The NFC North division champions of a year ago got there in large part due to […]
It’s only March 18th, and certainly the Chicago Bears could still make additions to their defensive line. There aren’t many impact players left via free agency; perhaps Cam Jordan is in their future. They could make a trade and add a legitimate body; we know Maxx Crosby’s name has been batted about for months. But […]
The Chicago Bears have signed linebacker Jack Sanborn, the team announced on Wednesday. Rumors on social media surfaced when an account called Chunkyard Sports tweeted on Tuesday that Sanborn would be returning to Chicago after a one-year stint with the Cowboys. Now, it’s official that the former Wisconsin linebacker and Lake Zurich native has signed […]
The Buffalo Bills made a majority of their “splash” moves before the 2026 NFL free-agency period opened last Monday highlighted by the trade to acquire wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears. That shipped one of the team’s premium picks away. Moore is slated to make upwards of $25 million per season over at […]
The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reported today that the Chicago Bears were signing 27-year-old defensive tackle James Lynch. The 6’4”, 295-pound Lynch was originally a fourth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2020 after playing his college ball at Baylor. He was in Minnesota until 2024, but missed all of 2023 with a knee injury […]
The other night, YouTube recommended that I watch the end of the Bears v. Packers part II, starting at the Romeo Doubs muffed onside kick. I happily obliged, as I sought some comfort while Chicago’s week-long weather mish mash raged on. As I was watching, a series of events made me think about the Bears […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: DT Andrew Billings signs with Arizona Cardinals Bye bye big fella. Tribune paywall. NFL mock draft 1.0: Who will the Chicago Bears select with the No. 25 pick? Biggs. Tribune paywall. Should the Bears Consider Trading for Dolphins Running Back De’Von Achane? […]
Recently, Pro Football Focus picked the best moves of the 2026 NFL free agency period, and of the seven transactions they highlighted, one involved the Chicago Bears. It wasn’t signing Coby Bryant away from the Super Bowl champs or the trade of DJ Moore for a second-rounder; it was the addition of linebacker Devin Bush. Here’s how […]
Yes, it’s this topic again, because the latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! It’s been a hot topic throughout free agency, and it was kicked into overdrive thanks to Adam Schefter saying the Bears are broke on Get Up. We spent 50 minutes discussing the Bears’ spending habits, how they should be spending, and why […]
Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is looking for a place to play football in 2026. The Chicago Bears have a need for a defensive end in 2026, and Jordan was coached by current Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for several years in New Orleans. Seems like a no-brainer, right? On a recent […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Free agent C Ryan Bates visits Giants See ya Ryan How Bears Versatile Defensive Back Cam Lewis Fits in Dennis Allen’s defense Lewis played in all 17 regular season games this past season, registering 35 total tackles, four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. He has also made significant contributions […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Free agency is a week old, and while there are still a few veteran players on […]
One of the biggest defensive signings of the offseason came when the Pittsburgh Steelers added versatile safety Jaquan Brisker from the Chicago Bears, signing him to a one-year deal. The Penn State product spent the first four seasons of his career in Chicago, making an astounding 342 tackles and picking off four passes. In signing […]
The modern NFL shifts rosters faster than ever. With the averaging coaching tenure shorter than a Minnesota summer, new regimes want their guys. Heavy roster churn and impatience to develop players combined with an exploding cap makes for interesting free agency every year. Let’s take a moment to examine the legacies of the departing for […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS One week in, plenty of big-name free agents remain on the board For the Bears? Cardinals agree to terms with Devin Duvernay on a one-year deal Good luck to Devin Bears lose safety Jonathan Owens to Colts Good luck to Johnathan. Analyzing the first week of Bears free agency We’ve […]
Lost in the frenzy of the start of free agency last week, the Chicago Bears announced that defensive tackle Andrew Billings was selected as their 2025 Ed Block Courage Award winner. The award is named after Ed Block, who was the head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts from 1954 to 1977. Block and his […]
While there are some who are concerned with the lack of “splash” moves by general manager Ryan Poles, the team itself has had its major holes addressed, and the floor of the team has been raised in multiple ways. Key defensive players have moved on, but a core of talent remains. Chicago now enters the […]
The Philadelphia Eagles had interest in signing free agent wide receiver Darnell Mooney before he ultimately joined the New York Giants instead, according to a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Fowler adds that Mooney has a good relationship with Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy after previously overlapping together on the Chicago Bears from 2020-2021. […]
The timeline for the construction of a new Chicago Bears stadium continues to accelerate, and the mayor of Arlington Heights, IL seems to think a location could be decided upon by the end of March. Mayor Jim Tinaglia suggested during his “State of the Village” address that he believes the Bears will strike a deal […]
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Indianapolis Colts have signed Chicago Bears free agent safety and key special teamer Jonathan Owens to bolster their depleted positional depth: Originally signed as an undrafted free agent of the Arizona Cardinals in 2018, the 5,‘11”, 204 pound safety has played for the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, […]
Chicago Bears fans have been excited about the players the Bears have added to the roster thus far in free agency. And, for the most part, they should be. Most of these players are either better fits or upgrades from those who manned that spot a year ago. But the one thing the Bears haven’t […]
The Chicago Bears had to figure out how to attack the left tackle position for the 2026 season after Ozzy Trapillo suffered a significant knee injury in the playoffs in January, and the Bears’ budget appeared to be pretty tight entering the offseason. When the Detroit Lions released Taylor Decker, given Ben Johnson’s familiarity with […]
The Chicago Bears made an interesting exchange at the linebacker position. Three years ago, the Chicago Bears made a big splash in free agency, inking Tremaine Edmunds to a big contract to replace Roquan Smith. During his three years with Chicago, Edmunds did make a few splash plays, but he didn’t attack the ball like […]