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The Bear’s Den, March 20, 2026

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS New Stadium Proposal Pushes for the Bears to Stay in Chicago Have fun getting that done. Bears Offensive Player With Most to Prove Next Season: WR Rome Odunze Catch. The. Ball. Bears Insider Uses Recent History to Predict Chicago’s First-Round Draft Pick Brad Biggs appeared on 104.3 The Score and […]

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Vote in the Caleb Madness Bracket!

It’s March, and the madness is upon us. Happy NCAA Tournament for those who celebrate, and we here at Windy City Gridiron have decided to celebrate in our own way. As Bears fans, we thoroughly enjoyed all the highlights Caleb Williams provided over the past year. We decided to put together a bracket that you, […]

Bears’ Mock Madness: Targeting Defensive Tackles

In celebration of March Madness, WCG is bringing Chicago Bears fans a special kind of bracket. Drawing on the Consensus Board at Mock Draft Database and looking at other individual boards for perspective, we are going to present 16 different 2-round mock drafts for the Chicago Bears. These 16 mocks are divided into four groups: […]

2026 NFL Draft: How many defensive linemen are worthy of a first round pick?

The Chicago Bears currently hold the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and many mock drafters have them taking a defensive lineman. But would that be the best value? This defensive line class is deep, but where’s the sweet spot for defensive ends and tackles? Join Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante on their […]

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BChuk’s Backs: #9 Demond Claiborne

Stoked to bring back this series where I will highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, one current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether or not I see them as a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense this season for the Chicago Bears. #9: Demond Claiborne […]

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Bears’ free agency period solidifies defensive focus in upcoming NFL Draft

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 […]

Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Arlington Heights or Indiana?

I’ll spare you all of the nitty-gritty details, because we are all tired of this saga. The Chicago Bears have been in search of a home. In what has long been an awkward marriage between the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field, and the Chicago Park District, the Bears have been in search of greener pastures. Over […]

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The Bear’s Den, March 19, 2026

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Caleb Williams seeks trademark protection for “Iceman” He deserves it, he is the one and only Iceman. Bears sign LB Jack Sanborn Home again? LB Jack Sanborn rejoins Bears after year with Cowboys Not sure how this makes the defense faster but… why not? Bears sign DT James Lynch to […]

Bears’ Mock Madness: Targeting Edge Defenders

In celebration of March Madness, WCG is bringing fans of the Chicago Bears a special kind of bracket. Drawing on the Consensus Board at Mock Draft Database and looking at other individual boards for perspective, we are going to present 16 different 2-round mock drafts for the Chicago Bears. These 16 mocks are divided into […]

Bears Defensive Line Approach Truly Offensive

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 […]

Bears bring back LB Jack Sanborn

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 […]

Inside the Evaluation: Breaking Down Caleb Williams’ 2025 Season

Caleb Williams’ 2025 season sparked plenty of debate, especially across social media. Under the tutelage of first-year head coach and offensive mastermind Ben Johnson, Williams and the Chicago Bears improved their regular season win total by six games, won the NFC North, and stunned the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round by […]

Report: Chicago Bears to sign James Lynch

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 Bear’s Den, March 18, 2026

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? […]

Bears signing Devin Bush is one of the best Free Agency moves of 2026

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 […]

Are the Bears spending the way they should in 2026?

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 […]

Is Cameron Jordan an option for the Chicago Bears?

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 […]

Which former Chicago Bears player who never won a ring do you wish had?

An NFL version of this topic was making the rounds on social media over the weekend — I think it originated here, but if not, then shout out to whoever got the conversation started — so I wanted to bring it here to WCG, and give it a Chicago Bears twist. If you could give […]

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The Bear’s Den, March 17, 2026

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 […]

What is the Chicago Bears biggest remaining need?

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 […]

Aaron Leming’s Chicago Bears Mock Draft 2.0: Post-Free Agency

With the first wave of free agency having come and gone, each team’s pressing needs become clearer the closer we get to April. For the Chicago Bears, the needs are vast, but luckily, most of them are on one side of the ball. While it’s easy to classify them as “busy” at the start of […]

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Legacies of Departing Bears

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 […]

BChuk’s Backs: #10 Kaelon Black

For the second consecutive year, I’m bringing you my top ten running backs in the upcoming NFL draft. These are not fantasy rankings or even who I predict will have the best season. No, these are simply a pre-draft ranking of the 10 most talented RBs coming out this year – according to WCG’s own […]

Mocking the Mocks: 2026 Chicago Bears Mock Draft Roundup

With a week of free agency behind us, let’s take a look at how some of the mock drafts around the interwebs have the Chicago Bears picking at 25 overall. The Athletic’s latest has the Bears going with a 6’6”, 327-pound defensive tackle from the Gators. 25 – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida: The Bears have […]

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