The Chicago Bears acted quickly to trade for center Garrett Bradbury after Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. Here's how Bradbury can help Caleb Williams continue his growth.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest a day after NFL free agency officially started. Here are three of the most interesting things Poles said.

You don’t have to win free agency in order to win games, but the pressure is on Bears GM Ryan Poles to find guys who can pressure the quarterback in next month’s draft, Marc Silverman writes

The NFL officially started a new year at 3 p.m. Wednesday, which marked the official start of free agency. The Chicago Bears' trades that included DJ Moore and Garrett Bradbury became official while the team reportedly made another signing.

The Bears will reportedly sign left tackle Braxton Jones to a one-year, $10 million deal

The Chicago Bears won’t receive any compensatory picks for the hiring of Ian Cunningham.

The Chicago Bears filled one of their two open starting safety spots Monday by reportedly bringing in a Super Bowl champion. The Bears reportedly signed Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal, per multiple reports.

NFL free agency will start this week as teams are allowed to start negotiating with free agents Monday morning before the new league year starts Wednesday. Here's the latest Chicago Bears free agency news.

NFL free agency will start next week and the Chicago Bears should be active as they try to build upon last season's success under Ben Johnson. Here’s a look at the Bears’ top three positions of need heading into free agency.

The offseason of hard decisions continued for the Chicago Bears continued Thursday night. The team reportedly released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

The Chicago Bears will trade wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, per multiple reports. The Bears acquired Moore in 2023 from the Carolina Panthers as part of their trade for the 2023 NFL Draft's No. 1 overall pick.

It has been 41 years since the Bears won at least one playoff game in consecutive seasons, Marc Silverman writes, which is why Bears GM Ryan Poles should trade for Maxx Crosby

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' offseason to-do list got longer with the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman. Here are five players the Bears could target to replace Dalman both in free agency and the draft.

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.

The Chicago Bears have major needs on the defensive line this offseason and last week's NFL Scouting Combine showed what could be available in April's draft. Here are five defensive linemen who could be in play for the Bears.

After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?

Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law.

The thing I was asked the most about by a landslide was the Bears stadium situation, Marc Silverman writes. I still believe there’s a better chance than not that the Bears find their way to Arlington Heights

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson spoke in Indianapolis at the start of the NFL Combine. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned from the Bears at the combine

DJ Moore's future with the Chicago Bears remained uncertain at the NFL Combine as general manager Ryan Poles weighed whether the team would keep or move him during the offseason.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday at the Indianapolis Convention Center as the NFL Combine got underway. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday.

The Chicago Bears will need to clear up some salary cap space over the coming weeks to get under the cap. Here are a few potential Bears players who could become salary cap casualties.

The Chicago Bears will head to Indianapolis next week for the NFL Scouting Combine as the NFL offseason takes shape. Here are three things that we can learn from the Bears at the combine.

The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that they promoted Jeff King to be the team’s new assistant general manager. He'll replace Ian Cunningham, who left to become the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons last month.

Now that the Bears are good, the payroll decisions only become more of a puzzle, and shedding DJ Moore's salary could impact the defense more than his skillset affects the 2026 team and beyond, Marc Silverman writes

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025. Here's a look back at how Poles has tackled the line during his first four years in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to the offseason after a memorable 2025 and will have some big decision to make. Here’s a look at three key players on the Bears’ roster who are set to become free agents next month.

In order to be at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day 2027, the Bears must get to work immediately on many issues that need to be addressed now that the offseason has officially begun, Marc Silverman writes

Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the special teams room.

Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the safety room.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the cornerback room.

Chicago Bears left guard Joe Thuney won the NFL’s inaugural Protector of the Year award Thursday night. The Bears also won the NFL's moments of the year while head coach Ben Johnson took fourth in Coach of the Year voting.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the linebacker room.

The Chicago Bears made major strides offensively in 2025. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar look back at those strides and the challenges coming up during the offseason

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the defensive line room.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the offensive line room.

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off against each other in Super Bowl LX and there will be plenty of Illinois connections. Here is a list of players and coaches participating in the Super Bowl who have a connection to Illinois or the Chicago Bears.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the tight end room.

Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham will become the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons after the team hired him Thursday night.

I’m all for Poles taking multiple swings at the defensive line through the draft and repeating what he accomplished on offense last year, Marc Silverman writes

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the wide receiver room.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the running back room.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the quarterback room.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they recapped the team’s 2025 season. Here are five of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after their season ended in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

For years, we asked for coaches and players who truly understood the Bears/Packers rivalry and, more importantly, winning football games, Marc Silverman writes. Ben Johnson is that guy.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall as the team prepared for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.

The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.