Column: How important the 2026 NFL Draft can be to the 2026 Chicago Bears
On Thursday, another draft like the 2025 draft class could vault the Bears to where they want to go. That’s where the Bears have always wanted to be under Ryan Poles.
On Thursday, another draft like the 2025 draft class could vault the Bears to where they want to go. That’s where the Bears have always wanted to be under Ryan Poles.
NFL Draft is just days away... which way are the Bears leaning at pick 25? | 1st & North
Caleb Williams enters year two under Johnson’s hard coaching and Kyler Murray official lands in Minnesota to push J.J. McCarthy, the NFC North is becoming an arms race. We’re breaking down the Detroit O-line changes, the Packers' receiving corps evolution, and why the Giants just blew up the top of the draft for everyone in the North.
Caleb Williams enters year two under Johnson’s hard coaching and Kyler Murray official lands in Minnesota to push J.J. McCarthy, the NFC North is becoming an arms race. We’re breaking down the Detroit O-line changes, the Packers' receiving corps evolution, and why the Giants just blew up the top of the draft for everyone in the North.
TJ Edwards is pushing for a return to the field, but he can help the Bears in other ways
TJ Edwards is in a good spot after recovering from his fractured fibula. Even as he recovers, he can help the Bears in another way as the offseason program continues.
TJ Edwards is in a good spot after recovering from his fractured fibula. Even as he recovers, he can help the Bears in another way as the offseason program continues.
Chicago Bears eye competitive edge over need in NFL Draft | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bears stadium plan includes property tax relief proposal | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
2026 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears eye one specific trait in a draft where they're 'ready for anything'
Jeff King and general manager Ryan Poles discussed the draft with reporters, where they made it clear the Bears are looking for a specific trait all weekend and have a plan for addressing positins of need.
Jeff King and general manager Ryan Poles discussed the draft with reporters, where they made it clear the Bears are looking for a specific trait all weekend and have a plan for addressing positins of need.
Bears stadium bill picks up momentum in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
New push from lawmakers to keep Bears in Illinois
Springfield lawmakers are debating a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential Bears stadium bill.
Springfield lawmakers are debating a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential Bears stadium bill.
Illinois lawmakers push new tax relief plan to keep Bears stadium deal alive
As Springfield debates a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential stadium bill, experts weigh deadlines, regional competition, and why securing a deal for the Bears has proven so difficult.
As Springfield debates a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential stadium bill, experts weigh deadlines, regional competition, and why securing a deal for the Bears has proven so difficult.
Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
Bears OTAs & Draft Day: Why Caleb Williams is ready to lead the Bears & predicting draft scenarios | Chicago Sports Tonight
The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain joined Cassie Carlson on CST from Halas Hall on the first day of Bears OTAs. With high expectations in 2026, how is Caleb Williams taking the next steps as a leader and can Coby Bryant fill the void left by Kevin Byard? Plus, Cassie and Kevin break down draft scenarios on Thursday night, and Kevin predicts which player he thinks the Bears will pick if they drop to 25.
The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain joined Cassie Carlson on CST from Halas Hall on the first day of Bears OTAs. With high expectations in 2026, how is Caleb Williams taking the next steps as a leader and can Coby Bryant fill the void left by Kevin Byard? Plus, Cassie and Kevin break down draft scenarios on Thursday night, and Kevin predicts which player he thinks the Bears will pick if they drop to 25.
'There is an opportunity for the Bears to trade up in the draft' | Chicago Sports Tonight
FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie Carlson on CST. It's NFL Draft week! Find out why Danny believes there's an opportunity for the Bears trade up. Also, Danny gives us his prediction for who the Bears will draft in the first round. Plus, are things starting to turn around for the Cubs after a sweep of the Mets, and what does Danny think of the reported initial candidate list for the Bulls front office job?
FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie Carlson on CST. It's NFL Draft week! Find out why Danny believes there's an opportunity for the Bears trade up. Also, Danny gives us his prediction for who the Bears will draft in the first round. Plus, are things starting to turn around for the Cubs after a sweep of the Mets, and what does Danny think of the reported initial candidate list for the Bulls front office job?
Chicago Bears stadium battle rages on in Springfield
Lawmakers are back in Springfield trying to lock down a deal for Arlington Heights but something new is slowing everything down.
Lawmakers are back in Springfield trying to lock down a deal for Arlington Heights but something new is slowing everything down.
The Chicago Bears' 2026 mantra holds strong as the offseason program begins
The message the Bears had on Monday is one the team has echoed for months as the new league year has begun, and the NFL Draft starts in days.
The message the Bears had on Monday is one the team has echoed for months as the new league year has begun, and the NFL Draft starts in days.
FOX 32 Chicago final 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Bears round out the defensive line
Here's FOX Chicago's final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, predicting the first round with all the draft cycle knowledge we've heard and trades we've seen.
Here's FOX Chicago's final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, predicting the first round with all the draft cycle knowledge we've heard and trades we've seen.
Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Biggest needs, names to know and draft-day options
Here are the Bears' biggest needs, prospect names to know and draft-day options for the team as the draft inches closer.
Here are the Bears' biggest needs, prospect names to know and draft-day options for the team as the draft inches closer.
Illinois & Indiana back-and-forth continues with visit to Hammond as Bears' stadium decision looms
The Bears will either build in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond, Indiana. On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
The Bears will either build in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond, Indiana. On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
Bears' officials visit Hammond as stadium decision looms
On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
The 2026 NFL Draft is 1 week away. Cassie outlines the Bears' options | ChicagoLIVE
The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly here. FOX Chicago's Cassie Carlson previews what options the Bears have at No. 25 overall and how that's changed the Bears' offseason approach so far.
The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly here. FOX Chicago's Cassie Carlson previews what options the Bears have at No. 25 overall and how that's changed the Bears' offseason approach so far.
Why Dexter Lawrence is the missing piece for the Bears | Chicago Sports Tonight
On this week's Toyota Talks, The Score's Matt Spigel joins Cassie Carlson in studio. One week until the NFL Draft, what will the Bears do at #25? Spiegs tells us why, if the price is right, he'd pull the trigger for Dexter Lawrence trade over selecting a defensive lineman with the 25th pick. Also, former Bears safety Kevin Byard said he believes Caleb Williams will win an MVP in his career. Do Cassie and Spiegs agree?
On this week's Toyota Talks, The Score's Matt Spigel joins Cassie Carlson in studio. One week until the NFL Draft, what will the Bears do at #25? Spiegs tells us why, if the price is right, he'd pull the trigger for Dexter Lawrence trade over selecting a defensive lineman with the 25th pick. Also, former Bears safety Kevin Byard said he believes Caleb Williams will win an MVP in his career. Do Cassie and Spiegs agree?