Chicago Bears Central

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles spoke at the 2026 NFL Combine — and he didn’t hold back. Major takeaways include: • Bears pushing NFL for compensatory picks after Ian Cunningham departure • Trade interest in backup QB Tyson Bagent • DJ Moore trade scenarios still being explored • Ozzy Trapilo expected to miss most of 2026 • D’Andre Swift & Cole Kmet likely returning • Defensive line a MAJOR draft...

The Chicago Bears are officially in NFL Combine mode. Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson meet with the media on Feb. 24, and while they won’t reveal their full offseason blueprint, there could be key clues about Chicago’s priorities heading into free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. Major questions loom: • Is left tackle the Bears’ top offseason priority after Ozzy Trapilo’s injury? • Can Chicago address BO...

The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL in 2025, going 11-6, winning the NFC North, and earning their first playoff win in nearly 20 years. But now comes the hard part. Pro Football Focus revealed the Bears’ highest-graded players — including: • Colston Loveland (84.0) • D’Andre Swift (83.0) • Darnell Wright (80.8) • Joe Thuney (All-Pro) • Caleb Williams (3,942 yards, 7 fourth-quarter comebacks) • Kevin...

The Chicago Bears have officially made their first salary cap casualty of the 2026 offseason. Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga has been released, freeing up $2.07 million in cap space. It’s a small move — but it signals something bigger. Ryan Poles has officially started trimming the roster. Meanwhile: • An NFL insider says a move to Northwest Indiana feels like an “inevitability” • The Bears may not...

The Chicago Bears are entering a defining offseason. D’Andre Swift just made it clear — he doesn’t want to leave Chicago. After a 1,087-yard, 9-touchdown bounce-back season under Ben Johnson, Swift hopes he’s done enough to stay. But with the Bears sitting over the salary cap, tough decisions are coming. We break down: • Whether D’Andre Swift is truly safe • Potential salary cap casualties like Tr...

The Chicago Bears offseason just got VERY interesting. The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly “intrigued” by Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. Could Ryan Poles flip Bagent for draft capital? And if so… who becomes Caleb Williams’ new backup? Meanwhile, Maxx Crosby just gave Caleb Williams MAJOR praise on his podcast — and Bears fans are reading between the lines. Is this just respect… or recrui...

The Chicago Bears offseason just took a dramatic turn. An NFL analyst floated Jaylon Johnson as a potential cap casualty , and the financial implications are massive. Could Ryan Poles really consider a post-June 1 designation to create flexibility? Or is this idea completely off base? Meanwhile, ESPN proposed a blockbuster trade sending DJ Moore to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby , and Bears fans are...

The Chicago Bears are entering a crucial 2026 offseason, and Ryan Poles has some massive decisions to make. 🐻⬇️ Could Trey Hendrickson really land in Chicago? What would it cost — and does it even make sense for a 31-year-old pass rusher coming off injury? We also break down: The case for moving on from DJ Moore 💰 3 sneaky free agent targets like Alec Pierce & Tariq Woolen Whether cutting ti...

The Chicago Bears are heading into a critical 2026 offseason — and despite being $5.3 million over the salary cap, they could create nearly $85 million in cap space through restructures and roster decisions. In today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down: • How the Bears can save $85M in cap flexibility • The biggest contracts that could be restructured • 5 players who may have pl...

The Chicago Bears are officially in “go for it” mode — and the trade rumors are getting WILD. 👀 A Chicago sports host just suggested the Bears should trade for Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby… and honestly? It might not be crazy. We break down what it would cost, whether Ryan Poles should pull the trigger, and how one elite pass rusher could instantly turn this defense into a Super Bowl unit. We als...

The Chicago Bears future is looking BRIGHT after a breakout 2025 season under Ben Johnson. 👀 Rome Odunze didn’t hold back when praising surprise rookie standouts like Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, and Kyle Monangai. Add Ozzy Trapilo’s emergence in the trenches and Caleb Williams’ continued growth, and this offense is officially scary for the NFL. But it’s not just the rookies. Bleacher Rep...

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2026 offseason after an 11-6 season, NFC North title, and their first playoff win in 15 years under head coach Ben Johnson. But there’s still work to do — especially on defense. In this episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the state of the Bears linebacker position heading into free agency and the draft. With injuries to T.J. Edwards and Tremaine...

The 2026 Chicago Bears offseason is officially underway — and the pressure is on. After an 11-6 season, NFC North title, and a playoff win under head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears now face their toughest challenge yet. Chicago has 27 pending free agents, is projected to be $5.3 million over the salary cap, and enters 2026 with the hardest strength of schedule in the NFL (.550). In this episode of C...

Did the NFL just disrespect Ben Johnson ? 🤔 After taking the Chicago Bears from 5-12 to 11-6 , winning the NFC North and a playoff game, Johnson finished FOURTH in Coach of the Year voting with just ONE first-place vote. Bears fans are NOT happy. Plus in today’s episode: 🏆 Joe Thuney wins the first-ever Protector of the Year 📈 What Theo Benedet’s return means for the LT battle 💰 Should the Bea...

The Chicago Bears keep moving like a team that’s serious about 2026 🐻⬇️ — Chicago reportedly hires Eric Studesville as the new running backs coach , and this is a BIG-time veteran addition with a history of developing backs across the league. 💪🏈 What does this mean for D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai , and how much better can this rushing attack get under Ben Johnson? Plus, the offensive coordi...

The Chicago Bears are officially in the middle of their offensive coordinator search following Declan Doyle’s departure — and the candidate list is getting interesting. 👀 On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down: The latest on the Bears’ OC search and what Ben Johnson is really looking for Connor Senger, Troy Walters, in-house promotions & surprise possibilities Why the...

The Chicago Bears are entering a CRUCIAL offseason — and everything revolves around Caleb Williams. 🐻🔥 Bears GM Ryan Poles just revealed the next step in Caleb’s development, and it’s clear that Ben Johnson plans to challenge him to become more efficient, more vocal, and even more dangerous in Year 3. We break down: 📈 Caleb Williams’ growth in Year 1 under Ben Johnson 🧠 What “efficiency” reall...

The Chicago Bears are officially in the market for a new offensive coordinator after losing Declan Doyle — and this job just became one of the most attractive in the NFL. 🐻🔥 In today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down 5 candidates to replace Doyle, including Tanner Engstrand, Antwaan Randle El, Hank Fraley, J.T. Barrett, and Davis Webb. But that’s not all… 💰 Nahshon Wright’s...

The Bears finally took the leap in 2025… and now the NFL might be trying to short-change Chicago in 2026. 😤🐻⬇️ On this episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the NFL world reaction to reports that the Bears may NOT receive compensatory picks after Ian Cunningham lands the Falcons GM job — despite many expecting two 3rd-round comp picks . What’s the deal with the Rooney Rule dynamic...

The Chicago Bears offseason is heating up and the stakes are MASSIVE heading into 2026. 🐻⬇️ Joe Thuney has officially been named a finalist for the NFL’s inaugural Protector of the Year Award after an All-Pro season that transformed the Bears’ offensive line. No sacks allowed. 1 QB hit. 15 pressures all year. Leadership. Durability. Elite production. But while the offense gets praise… the defense...

Chicago Bears fans… the offseason is already getting LOUD 🐻⬇️ On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , host Haize breaks down a major 2026 breakout candidate and the ripple effects of the Bears’ new success. ✅ Ozzy Trapilo gets tagged as a potential 2026 breakout after flashing starter-level play before his injury — what does his rehab timeline mean for the Bears’ left tackle plans? ✅ Ian...

The Chicago Bears offseason just turned up the heat 🔥🐻⬇️ On this episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down MAJOR updates surrounding the Bears coaching staff, front office priorities, and one shocking DJ Moore prediction that has Bears Nation talking. We’re covering: 🧠 Declan Doyle withdraws from Eagles OC search — but now the Ravens want him 🔥 Ben Johnson calls his staff a “five-st...

The Chicago Bears are building something real… and the rest of the NFL is starting to notice 👀🐻⬇️ On this episode of Chicago Bears Central , host Haize breaks down major offseason developments including: 🔹 The Philadelphia Eagles requesting to interview Bears OC Declan Doyle — could Chicago lose another key piece of Ben Johnson’s staff? 🔹 Ben Johnson named finalist for AP Coach of the Year aft...

The 2025 season ended in heartbreak… but it also gave Chicago Bears fans the clearest message in YEARS: the foundation is real. 🐻⬇️🔥 On this episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down the biggest things we learned from the Bears’ season — and why the arrow is still pointing UP even after the painful finish. ✅ Ben Johnson is the right coach — leader of men, tone-setter, and the exact t...

Ryan Poles officially kicked off the Chicago Bears 2026 offseason with his end-of-year press conference, and he didn’t dodge the tough questions. 🧠🐻⬇️ In this episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize breaks down everything Poles revealed about the Bears’ future — from key contract decisions , to major injury updates , to front office movement that could impact Chicago’s long-term success. 🔐 Kev...