Latest news and updates about the Bears
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 | 11 days ago | 4 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 | 11 days ago | 3 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 | 12 days ago | 2 reads
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Trade up, trade down or stand pat? 3 questions facing the Chicago Bears with the No. 25 pick in the NFL draft. Tribune paywall. DJ Moore trade pros and cons: What we heard about the Bears at the NFL combine The Athletic paywall. POLISH SAUSAGE Roc Nation: Bad Bunny Super […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 12 days ago | 4 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 | 13 days ago | 3 reads
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Left tackle back among Bears’ NFL Draft options at No. 25 overall after Ozzy Trapilo’s knee injury Wouldn’t be the end of the world, but it also wouldn’t be my first choice. Let’s find a one-year veteran instead. Safety first? Bears could end up rebuilding the entire position group I […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 13 days ago | 4 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 | 13 days ago | 4 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 | 13 days ago | 3 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 | 14 days ago | 2 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 | 14 days ago | 3 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 | 15 days ago | 2 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 | 15 days ago | 2 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 | 15 days ago | 4 reads
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 | 15 days ago | 3 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 | 16 days ago | 6 reads
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 | 16 days ago | 5 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 | 16 days ago | 4 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 | 16 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 17 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 17 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 17 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 17 days ago | 5 reads
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 17 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 3 reads