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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Will Ben Johnson’s signature locker room celebration return in 2026? Ben Johnson with noncommittal with a quick answer. “Time will tell,” he said. Bears GM Ryan Poles planning ahead for potential contract extension for QB Caleb Williams As well he should. To take next step, Bears need to add pass […]
Since the Chicago Bears’ season ended, the debate has swirled around DJ Moore. Moore’s future with the Bears has been in question, not just because of the controversy around Caleb Williams’ final pass of the season (that was, of course, intercepted), but also because Moore carries a heavy caphit of $28 million for the 2026 […]
You know how big a storyline it is that the Chicago Bears need help on the defensive line? Even the defensive front prospects were talking about it at the podium on Wednesday ahead of their highly anticipated workouts on Thursday. Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald, who gets mock-drafted to the Bears in seemingly one new national […]
The Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday. Edmunds, who turns 28 in May, just finished the third year of the four-year, $72 million contract he signed with the Bears in 2023. In 13 games in 2025, he tallied 112 tackles, three […]
In 2022, Poles did not have 4th-round pick to work with; however, he did have an extra 4th-rounder in 2023. Therefore, over his four drafts as general manager, there are still four contenders. #115 Roschon Johnson. Johnson has delivered 832 yards from scrimmage in his three years on the team, with 36 games (but no […]
The NFL Combine isn’t just about who’s got next. It’s also about who’s about to be available for NFL teams right now. And the Chicago Bears got some interesting news on both sides of the ledger as we head into Combine interviews, measurements, and workouts today and tomorrow. On one hand, anyone who had visions […]
Until the playoff game in which the Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers on January 10th, it was looking like Chicago finally had their offensive line set for the first time in ages. However, rookie Ozzy Trapilo went down with a patellar injury that is almost certainly going to sideline him for the majority–or entirety–of […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT VIDEO SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears GM Ryan Poles must set aside attachment as he eyes potential upgrades to roster Don’t believe a word about strategy you hear out of any NFL front office until the draft is over. Not. One. Word. Halas Intrigue podcast: Combining the possibilities I see what […]
The mock-draft OG, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., just dropped his latest, a pre-NFL Combine version, and he’s basing his selections on what he’s hearing from executives, scouts, and coaches around the league. One thing most draft analysts agree on is that this is a good draft for a defensive lineman, and that’s what the Chicago […]
The Chicago Bears’ defense was decimated by injury, with linebackers and cornerbacks getting hit especially hard. The Bears were forced to start LB5 and LB6 in a game, and seven different corners started at least one game. The injuries at cornerback started in the offseason, they continued during the season, and it seemed like the […]
Ryan Poles spoke with the media at the NFL combine this morning and discussed several topics related to the Chicago Bears’ offseason. It was difficult to impossible to hear the questions put to the Bears’ general manager by journalists at the press conference, but his answers were broadcast. The first topic he addressed was Ian […]
Role: Tight Ends Coach Previous Role: Tight Ends Coach Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders Age: 40 The Raiders haven’t officially announced the return of Luke Steckel, but the Raiders TE coach has worked with OC Andrew Janocko with the Chicago Bears and his track record with tight end development certainly indicates a good fit with […]
Count ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler among those who have visions of Maxx Crosby in a Chicago Bears uniform. After all, he did just draw up a mock trade scenario in which the Bears shipped DJ Moore, this year’s first-round pick, and next year’s third for the dynamic Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher. Such a deal, […]
Before we get into boring things like “economics” and “geography” I want to be clear on two things: Of course, there are plenty of teams that play outside of the cities for which they are named, but that should not stop us. We should also note that Hammond, Indiana has a smaller population than Green […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Four questions for Bears to answer this week at NFL Scouting Combine What are they? Click & find out I guess. Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears They really, really have no clue at all. None. Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana […]
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Chicago Bears. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Nahshon Wright: I’d love to stay in Chicago, had a great season because of how we played We’d love for him to say Column: Chicago Bears are headed to Indiana — for football, not politics. 6 topics for the NFL combine For the combine, of course. Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago […]
In training camp of 1968, the Bears’ brass decided that the team’s steady increase in Black players necessitated a new team captain who was Black. Three club leaders made the call to name veteran cornerback Bennie McRae a captain: team president and GM George “Mugs” Halas Jr., head coach Jim Dooley and Paul Patterson. And […]
Yesterday, the NFL shared the top ten plays of the Chicago Bears from last season, and because there was so much awesomeness to choose from, the NFL had to squeeze 13 plays into their Bears’ top 10. Today, the NFL social media team was back at it, but this time, they shared the top ten […]
The trade rumors surrounding Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby continue to fly, and ESPN recently conducted an interesting exercise on the topic. With Raiders beat writer Ryan McFadden playing the role of general manager John Spytek, four other ESPN writers submitted trade offers for Crosby, using the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay […]
With the legal negotiation period quickly approaching, teams all around the league are gearing up to execute their offseason plans. For the first time in what feels like forever, the Chicago Bears aren’t viewed as one of the NFL’s top “buyers” after finishing 11-6 and earning their first postseason victory in 15 seasons. That said, […]
Newsflash: the Chicago Bears need help up front. *Gasps* How dare I say something so controversial? You’re right. No, but seriously: the Bears will very likely—like, almost 98% likelihood—pick a large, large human to join their team when they’re on the clock for No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Assuming they don’t […]