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According to a report from the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, the Chicago Bears will re-sign reserve safety Elijah Hicks to a one-year deal. Hicks has been a core special teamer since being drafted by the Bears in the seventh round of Ryan Poles’ first draft class, but he has also started 15 games in his career. […]
You can find all of our Chicago Bears 2026 free agency articles in the story stream down below, and we’ll also update this transaction tracker with any Bears-related moves that happen. Just scroll down to find a list of the newest Bears, the re-signed Bears, Chicago’s current free agents, and those who signed elsewhere. We’ll […]
After two seasons with the Chicago Bears, including a renaissance 2025 campaign that ended with All-Pro honors, Kevin Byard III will sign with the New England Patriots, per Tom Pelissero. The three-time Pro-Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro joins the Super Bowl runner-ups on a 1-year deal worth $9 million, according to Pelissero. The move also […]
Although the “official” start to the new league year doesn’t kick off until this afternoon, all 32 teams around the NFL have been busy filling needs since the weekend. The unofficial start of free agency opened on Monday with the “legal negotiation period,” but even before that, plenty of teams finalized extensions with their top […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE CAT MEMES SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears agree to terms with DE Kentavius Street The Bears are signing veteran defensive end Kentavius Street, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. After feel-good year, Bears’ offseason has been no place for sentimentality Football is a business. Jets to sign former Bears CB Nahshon Wright […]
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. Technically, NFL free agency hasn’t even started yet, but the early negotiation period has seen several […]
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Chicago Bears plan to sign veteran defensive tackle Kentavius Street. Street (6’2”, 315) was originally a fourth-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2018. He signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2022, which is where he crossed paths with current Bears defensive […]
On the opening day of the 2026 free agency legal negotiation period — legal tampering is NOT a thing — the Chicago Bears made a splash signing at safety with the arrival of Coby Bryant. Today, they continue to remodel their depth charts for the back half of their secondary. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, […]
According to multiple reports, unrestricted Free Agent Nahshon Wright signed a 1 year deal with the New York Jets worth $5.5 million. The 6’4” 200lb five-year vet enjoyed a career year with the Chicago Bears after being drafted out of the 3rd round in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. Going from practice […]
The early negotiating period for 2026 free agency officially starts at 11:00 a.m. (CT) today. But everyone knows there’s already been some down-low groundwork laid out between agents and teams. How else do you explain the frenzy of reports that are sure to hit social media shortly after 11? The Chicago Bears were hit with the retirement […]
With the NFL awarding all their 2026 compensatory draft picks (thanks for nothing, Roger Goodell), we know now where the Chicago Bears will be picking in the Draft. 1st Round, pick 252nd Round, pick 572nd Round, pick 60 (from the Buffalo Bills)3rd Round, pick 894th Round, pick 129 (from the Los Angeles Rams7th Round, pick […]
The defense isn’t the only side of the ball getting a makeover for the Chicago Bears. There will be a new-look receiving corps making their debut in the near future due in large part to DJ Moore’s recent departure. Additionally the Bears will be looking to add more speed at each skilled group. Their need […]
Like many Chicago Bears fans, I’ve spent the last day or so refreshing my screen constantly, waiting for confirmation that the Bears have pulled off one of the monstrous moves we’ve been theorizing about all offseason: A trade for Maxx Crosby? Nope, he’s a Raven now. Signing Trey Hendrickson? Turns out no one wants to […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS On free agency’s first day, Bears rework defense with focus on speed, versatility Both would be good for a change. Bears bringing back LT Braxton Jones Smart play by Poles & Co. Bears transaction tracker: Who’s coming, going this offseason Lots of both today. NFL finalizes compensatory draft picks: Bears […]
The Chicago Bears have found their left tackle. It also happens to be the same left tackle they started the 2025 regular season with. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN the Bears are re-signing veteran tackle Braxton Jones to a 1-year $10M deal. The structure is a $5M base salary with an additional $5M in incentives. […]
Earlier today, the NFL announced that 15 clubs were awarded 33 compensatory draft picks, but the Chicago Bears were not among them. Chicago was hoping the League would reverse its initial ruling that they would not receive comp picks per the Rooney Rule after assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was hired as the general manager […]
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are re-signing backup quarterback Case Keenum to a two-year contract with $5.5 million, with a max value of $8 million. The 38-year-old Keenum was a great fit for Chicago’s young quarterback room in 2025, providing veteran guidance for QB1 Caleb Williams and second-stringer Tyson […]
The Bears are signing former Browns linebacker Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news on Monday. Each of Chicago’s first three signings of the 2026 free agency period have come on the defensive side of the ball. Having signed defensive tackle Neville Gallimore as their first move […]
The Chicago Bears’ revamping of their defense will include their first big splash of the 2026 offseason. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Bears are signing veteran safety Coby Bryant. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time this article was published. Coby (26) was most recently a member of the reigning […]
The Bears are signing veteran defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to a two-year deal worth $12 million, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. Gallimore, 29, was a third-round pick by the Cowboys in 2020. He played in all 17 games for the Colts in 2025, starting in eight of them. He finished the season with […]
According to Adam Schefter, the Bears have re-signed DeMarco Jackson to a two-year deal worth up to $10.5million. The base terms of the deal make it closer to $4million per year, however. Jackson was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints with a 5th-round pick in 2022, but he came to Chicago in 2025–a move […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears to re-sign Daniel Hardy Nice to have a core special teamer back. Bears transaction tracker: Who’s coming, going this offseason Sun-Times, no paywall. With pass rush a priority for Bears, which free agents could fix an ongoing problem? I guess we will find out shortly. Bears free-agency primer: What […]
According to Over The Cap, the Chicago Bears have re-signed restricted free agent Daniel Hardy to a two-year deal worth $4.97 million, with $2.45 million guaranteed at signing. His contract includes a $1.225 million signing bonus, and he can also earn an additional $1.0 million through performance incentives and salary escalators. His cap hit in […]
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For all intents and purposes, NFL free agency starts on Monday, when the early negotiation window opens. But if we’re really being honest, there have already been initial inquiries made between teams and agents through various channels for weeks, if not months, because once that window is cracked (11:01 am CT), the league insiders will […]