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I missed this report yesterday from ESPN’s David Kaplan — h/t to Luis C. Medina from Bleacher Nation Bears — regarding Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III, and the odds on him returning to Chicago. “I was told by somebody who would know, that he is 70-30 that he is going to be a Bear,” […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
The 2026 NFL free agent class is loaded at linebacker this off-season, the top options such as Demario Davis, Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean, Devin Bush, Leo Chenal, and Quay Walker are talked about consistently. Additionally, Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has been listed as a possible trade target. That said, the class is loaded top to […]
From Silver And Black Pride | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
There was plenty of buzz around the Chicago Bears after last season’s NFC North title and playoff win, and that buzz hasn’t cooled down a bit this offseason. With the NFL Combine and draft, the trade rumors, free agency, the stadium saga, and the retirement of Drew Dalman, it seems like a new Bears nugget […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads
If the Chicago Bears’ defense was one thing in 2026, it was opportunistic. Led by coordinator Dennis Allen, Chicago forced the most turnovers of any team in the NFL with 33, largely driven by a league-leading 23 interceptions. Safety Kevin Byard posted seven of those to lead the NFL on an individual level, while breakout […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 19 hours ago | 0 reads
Welp, back to the drawing board… Drew Dalman sent shockwaves across the NFL landscape with his sudden retirement on Tuesday. Only 27 years old and coming off a Pro Bowl season, his decision to walk away particularly has a major impact on the Chicago Bears’ offseason strategy. Not all hope is lost for Chicago, even […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 20 hours ago | 0 reads
Chicago’s second pick in the 2023 draft is a bit of a Rorschach test for Bears fans. Is Gervon Dexter a good player or a barely adequate one? The eye test tells a conflicting story. He seldom commands double teams. He produces but not reliably. In 2025 he was 50th of all players in sacks, […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 22 hours ago | 0 reads
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Tyler Biadasz to visit with Bears Time to find a new center. Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson becomes free agent, could become a Bears target We will see what we see. Bears center Drew Dalman to retire at 27 Not something any of us had on our “NFL Offseason Bingo […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The news and rumors about the Chicago Bears have been flying all offseason, so let’s jump into it all on our latest Mac & Read Show! Join hosts Evan McLean and Ross Read as they dive into all the latest Bears buzz that came out of the NFL Combine. Plus, they get us ready for free agency, […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 1 day ago | 0 reads
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman has retired from the NFL. Dalman, who was named a Pro Bowler in 2025, just signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the team in 2025, after previously playing on his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Over five NFL seasons, he played in 74 […]
From Acme Packing Company | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Last week, we shared with you an exercise that Silver and Black Pride, SB Nation’s Las Vegas Raiders site, was doing regarding Maxx Crosby. They asked for websites from the other NFL teams to submit offers for Crosby, and they would pick the best one. If you would like to see all the offers that […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 1 day ago | 0 reads
On Tuesday afternoon, Adam Schefter broke the news that Chicago Bears’ Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman informed the team that he was retiring before the 2026 season after only a single year in Chicago, despite having two years remaining on his contract. After years of struggling to build a complete offensive line, 2025 finally saw […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 1 day ago | 0 reads
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson attended the Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks game on Sunday afternoon at the United Center. And what a fitting game it was for Johnson to attend as the Bulls came back to beat the Bucks, overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit and snapping their 11-game losing streak to win 120 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Hey folks... The trade deadline is this week, so let's try a mailbag. I'm looking for your questions, comments, rants and hypotheticals. Trade talk/speculation/proposals are fun, although remember this won't run until deadline day. Clever is good. Straight down the middle is good too, so don't feel like you have to steal the show if you'd rather ask something simple. Anything can work. Send your stuff via email at [email protected] . Thanks, Sean
From In the Pressbox | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Sunday marks the final day of workouts in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. This time around, it’s the offensive linemen who get their chance to shine in Indianapolis. The Bears find themselves in a much more favorable position along their offensive line than they were this time a year ago. That said, there are still […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 4 days ago | 0 reads
1. Get ready for the Bears to draft another running back. Like four other positional groups before them, the running backs set the record for fastest average 40 time ever at a blazing 4.4 seconds—albeit in a small sample size. They followed that up by being just as impressive and consistent in on-field drills, with […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is upon us. While it’s arguably the most exciting day of workouts to watch as the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers hit the field, it’s also arguably the one the Bears need to pay the least attention to. Rather, it’s more the positions that the Bears […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Through two days of NFL Combine workouts, one thing seems pretty clear: the best defensive position players in the 2026 NFL Draft class aren’t up front. They’re at linebacker and safety. A day after the linebackers set Lucas Oil Stadium on fire, the safeties did the same, putting on a clinic for the 32 teams […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson’s 2026 roster is a very fluid situation. The Bears are still over the 2026 salary cap, and while it won’t be too difficult for them to get under the cap for next year, exactly how far under they determine will affect exactly how they can approach this offseason and how […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The second day of workouts in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine takes place on Friday. This go-around, the defensive backs — the cornerbacks and safeties — and tight ends will be taking the field in Indianapolis. Thursday saw a loaded group of defensive linemen and linebackers take part in drills. That leaves a high bar […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 6 days ago | 1 read
The Chicago Bears’ defensive line woes likely can’t be solved through the draft alone after how abysmally they performed in all facets last season. Even as people pore over mock drafts to grab the next superstar edge or defensive tackle, the Bears are no doubt studying the veteran market for potential moves heading into free […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 6 days ago | 0 reads
It took a while, but Day 1 of NFL Combine workouts in Indianapolis got fun by the end. In particular, one position group more than any other looks like one the Bears should definitely dip into, and it might not be the one you think. Let’s get into it. 1. I’m good on Kayden McDonald […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 6 days ago | 1 read
As a young man from Georgia, Toledo cornerback Avery Smith didn’t grow up around much snow in the winter time. But his college career in Ohio has familiarized him more with the precipitation Chicagoans all know and love this time of year. And, surprisingly, he doesn’t mind it at all. “Four years ago, I’d probably […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 7 days ago | 3 reads
The first day of workouts for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine takes place Thursday. The defensive linemen — including edge rushers and defensive tackles — and linebackers participate in workouts to begin the four-day stretch of on-field events. Thursday should be of particular interest to the Bears, as their defensive line remains arguably their biggest […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 7 days ago | 2 reads
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 7 days ago | 0 reads