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Bears Viewed as Attractive Landing Spot for Ex-Chargers, Bills 5x Pro Bowler

May 4, 2026 @ 12:03pm

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The biggest question swirling around the Chicago Bears is the lack of investment the team made at pass rusher, and the addition of five-time Pro Bowler Joey Bosa could be a short-term solution.“The Bears have kept the status quo at edge rusher this offseason, not bringing in a player via free agency or the draft,” […] The post Bears Viewed as Attractive Landing Spot for Ex-Chargers, Bills 5x Pro Bowler appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears Landing Spot for Former Vikings, Lions Pass-Rusher With 25 Sacks

May 4, 2026 @ 6:45am

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The Chicago Bears need to improve the pass rush, and a former Vikings and Lions starting defensive end is an affordable option. The post Bears Landing Spot for Former Vikings, Lions Pass-Rusher With 25 Sacks appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears Viable Suitors for Ex-Packers Pass-Rusher After Whiffing in NFL Draft

May 3, 2026 @ 9:36pm

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The Chicago Bears are thin on depth at the edge-rusher position, and a former Packers outside linebacker remains a free agent. The post Bears Viable Suitors for Ex-Packers Pass-Rusher After Whiffing in NFL Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears Predicted to Land Two-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:50am

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The Chicago Bears are preparing for their second season under head coach Ben Johnson. They're looking to build on the success they found last year, going 11-6, winning the NFC North, and making the playoffs for the first time since 2020. However, if there is one side of the ball Chicago can improve ...

Bears Announce Edge Rusher Plan After Ignoring Position in Draft

Apr 28, 2026 @ 5:23pm

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The Chicago Bears have announced their plans at edge rusher for the 2026 season after using no picks on the position in the NFL draft. The post Bears Announce Edge Rusher Plan After Ignoring Position in Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears Predicted to Land 77-Sack, 5x Pro Bowler to Fill Major Post-Draft Need

Apr 28, 2026 @ 1:06pm

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The Chicago Bears checked several boxes during the 2026 NFL Draft, but one major need still stands out: edge rusher. Despite adding talent in the secondary and continuing to build around Caleb Williams on offense, Chicago did not make a significant move to upgrade its pass rush. That has led to growing buzz around a […] The post Bears Predicted to Land 77-Sack, 5x Pro Bowler to Fill Major Post-Draft Need appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears Could Trade for 16.5-Sack Edge After June 1 in Blockbuster Move

Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:15am

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After passing on edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears could target Giants Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Burns via trade. The post Bears Could Trade for 16.5-Sack Edge After June 1 in Blockbuster Move appeared first on HEAVY.

The Bears Are Putting All Their Eggs in Austin Booker’s Basket This Season

Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:28pm

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With no defensive ends drafted in 2026, the Bears are signaling full confidence in Austin Booker as the centerpiece of their pass rush plan heading into the season. The post The Bears Are Putting All Their Eggs in Austin Booker’s Basket This Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Bears May Forget Maxx Crosby If They Draft This Edge

Apr 23, 2026 @ 7:39am

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Max Crosby who? The Chicago Bears may permanently move on from the Maxx Crosby trade dreams with this player. The post Bears May Forget Maxx Crosby If They Draft This Edge appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Bears’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

Apr 20, 2026 @ 1:25am

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The Chicago Bears are entering the 2026 NFL Draft in a rare but powerful position. They are certainly aggressive enough to contend but still perhaps one bold move away from truly threatening the NFC elite. That is where their perfect draft-night maneuver emerges. it would be a full-scale statement. As things stand, the Bears are […] The post Bears’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

21.5 Sack Prospect Could Be Montez Sweat’s Perfect Bears Sidekick

Apr 11, 2026 @ 9:20pm

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Edge rusher T.J. Parker is generating serious buzz as a potential first round target for the Chicago Bears, and a possible trade down scenario makes the fit even more intriguing.In a new mock draft from The Sporting News, Chicago moves from No. 25 to No. 31 in a deal with the New England Patriots and […] The post 21.5 Sack Prospect Could Be Montez Sweat’s Perfect Bears Sidekick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Wild but brilliant move Bears must make in 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 6, 2026 @ 1:41am

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The Chicago Bears are rapidly running out of time to waste Caleb Williams’ rookie contract window. It’s no longer about searching for direction in Chicago. Now. it’s all about making an impact. The 2026 NFL Draft represents a defining inflection point. As such, conservative roster-building simply won’t cut it. Chicago has patched holes, shuffled contracts, […] The post Wild but brilliant move Bears must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bears Receive Bad News With Harsh Claim on Potential 1st Round Pick

Apr 5, 2026 @ 3:15pm

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ESPN believes Zion Young is the perfect team fit for the Chicago Bears.“After signing three defensive tackles in free agency, the Bears can look to the edges of their front by taking Young to play opposite Montez Sweat,” Matt Bowen wrote. “With his long frame, Young fits the profile of the defensive ends in coordinator […] The post Bears Receive Bad News With Harsh Claim on Potential 1st Round Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Bears “got to get right back to work” as roster turnover reshapes offseason.

Mar 31, 2026 @ 12:07pm

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“We got to get right back to work,” Ben Johnson said in a recent Bears offseason interview, and the context around that statement makes it…

Bears Tabbed to Sign 138.5-Sack, 2x Super Bowl Champion

Mar 30, 2026 @ 1:41pm

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The Chicago Bears have been connected to splashy pass-rush moves all offseason. But as the dust settles, a more realistic option may be coming into focus. In a recent “1 Free Agent on the Market Who Can Help Each NFL Team in 2026” breakdown from Bleacher Report, the Bears were paired with veteran edge rusher […] The post Bears Tabbed to Sign 138.5-Sack, 2x Super Bowl Champion appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Bears Face 1 Major Barrier to Myles Garrett Deal Amid Trade Talks

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:05pm

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The Chicago Bears must overcome one significant impediment if the team hopes to trade for Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett. The post Bears Face 1 Major Barrier to Myles Garrett Deal Amid Trade Talks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Chicago Bears free agency moves could position them for Maxx Crosby trade after Ravens deal collapses

Mar 11, 2026 @ 12:27pm

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The Chicago Bears have been one of the busiest teams during the opening phase of the 2026 NFL offseason, reshaping their defense through a series…