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Making Monsters: Talking free agency, salary cap, and the NFL Draft with Brad Speilberger

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Taylor Doll talks with Brad Speilberger from Pro Football Focus about the Bears' offseason thus far, plus a look ahead to the draft and some future contracts. The Chicago Bears are done making significant free agent moves, so this is a perfect time to assess where the roster is at prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll is joined by Brad Speilberger from Pro Football Focus to talk about Chicago’s free agency, the NFL Draft, and where their salary cap currently stands. Besides being one of the more...

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Bears Mailbag: Drafting a left tackle, early expectations for 2024, and what to do with the No. 9 overall pick

Photo by Cooper Neill/ The 2024 NFL offseason is off to a roaring start, while all eyes remain on the Chicago Bears and how they plan to use the No. 1 overall pick. With an ascending roster and a pair of Top 10 picks, we’ll dive into all of your questions and more in this week’s Bears Mailbag! The 2024 NFL new league year is in full swing. It hasn’t been short on surprising moves, and the Chicago Bears have stayed busy, as expected. General manager Ryan Poles has continued to stay calculated in free agency, but some of his additions have signaled that he views...

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Bears GM Ryan Poles met the media on Monday morning at the owner’s meetings

Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via With the owner’s meetings in full swing, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with the media for the first time since a flurry of offseason moves, including the trade of quarterback Justin Fields.Here’s a recap on what was said during the short media session. With the NFL offseason in full swing, teams are quickly shifting their focus from the first wave of free agency to the 2024 NFL draft. It’s been an eventful start for the Chicago Bears. That includes trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a...

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Breaking Down Washington State Edge Brennan Jackson

Photo by Jesse Beals/Icon Sportswire via Greg Gabriel is looking at some prospects the Bears can draft further down the board. Both Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Matt Eberflus have stated on multiple occasions that one of the biggest needs for the team this spring is adding a talented edge pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat. Right now, that person is not on the roster. The Bears had an opportunity to try to sign an edge during free agency but failed to do so because the price for quality pass rushers was highly inflated. Poles does not want to...

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Post Free-Agency Two-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports How have the recent league shakeups impacted the draft? NFL draft projections have changed drastically after a chaotic first week of free agency. While there are still plenty of moves to be made, we have a much clearer picture of what teams will be looking for when they are on the clock this April. I placed myself in the war room of each franchise and did some wheeling and dealing along the way. Without further ado, here are my latest projections for every NFL team! 1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC Following the Justin Fields...

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Mocking the Mocks: What the experts think the Bears could do

Photo by James Gilbert/ We check in on the latest mock drafts from the top dogs of ESPN and the NFL Network. The direction of the Chicago Bears is clearer now that they’ve traded quarterback Justin Fields, and while there is still some work to do, all signs point to USC’s Caleb Williams being drafted at one overall. That’s how most analysts have seen it for weeks, and there’s no reason for their mocks to come off that notion now. What the Bears will do with their other first-round selection is up for debate. Today, we’re spotlighting two post-free agency mock...

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Three-round projections after first wave of free agency

Looking forward to the 2024 NFL Draft? Union-Tribune draft analyst Eddie Brown has predicted the first three rounds with Caleb Williams going No. 1 to the Bears

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Instant analysis of the Lions’ addition of Kevin Zeitler

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Breaking down the Detroit Lions’ free agent addition of Kevin Zeitler and the rest of the NFC North moves over the past week. NFL free agency marches on. The Detroit Lions scored some key additions in the first week, and then quickly on Monday added Pro Bowler Kevin Zeitler to their offensive line. Over that past week, the Vikings and Bears also made changes to their quarterback position, changing the landscape of the division as the Lions prepare to look ahead to their 2024 campaign. On this episode of the Pride of Detroit...

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Jaguars News (3/19): Arik Armstead has ‘a good 5 or 6 more years’ in him

Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 19, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL free agency: Jaguars signings tracker (Big Cat Country) The team has announced they have signed [Trevis] Gipson. Jaguars fans may recognize this name, as many fans had an interest in either trading for the former Chicago Bears edge in 2022 or signing him in 2023 before his signing with the Tennessee Titans. Gipson provides quality depth as a rotational edge or defensive lineman. The...

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Who is your favorite Bears free agent signee so far?

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Vote in today’s Bears poll! We’re one week into the 2024 free agency period, and the Chicago Bears have been fairly active. They added starters at safety and running back, signed a move tight end, added depth in the trenches and secondary, and bolstered their special teams units. The Bears also made a handful of trades, but for today’s question, just take into account the free agents Chicago has acquired. Taking everything into consideration on these signings, who is your favorite Bears free agency acquisition so far? Jake Martin,...

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Chicago Bears Weekend News and Rumor Tracker

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/ The Chicago Bears still have some work to do in free agency, and we’re keeping tabs on it all here. The Chicago Bears dipped their toe into the first wave of free agency. They filled some needs and added to their depth in the next wave. But the big splash came via a trade for Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen. The Bears still have some work to do at a few positions, there’s a big hole at defensive end, and rumors of another trade persist. We'll update this news and rumor tracker all weekend as information becomes available about the...

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Chicago Bears trade Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, paving the way to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 pick

Trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers days after free agency opened gives him clarity on his future and positions the Chicago Bears to draft a new potential franchise quarterback in April.

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With Jim Harbaugh, Chargers should not panic despite key free agency departures | The Herd

Despite some key free agency departures such as Keenan Allen being traded to the Chicago Bears, Colin Cowherd reminds fans to not worry about the Los Angeles Chargers with a Jim Harbaugh-Justin Herbert duo leading the way.

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Free Agency gives us a good indication of the Bears' NFL Draft plans

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Greg Gabriel has some thoughts on what the Chicago Bears will do in the draft now that the first wave of free agency is over. This week, NFL Free Agency opened, and as usual, it gives us a very good idea of what many clubs will do next month in the annual NFL Draft. That is no different with the Chicago Bears, as it has become obvious to me what their plans are. Given the popular opinion of what many fans and media feel will happen next month, my opinion won’t sit well with many in the fan base. The Bears had several...

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Making Monsters: Chicago Bears NFL Draft options

Photo by Ric Tapia/ Taylor Doll talks with NFL Draft and College Football Analyst, Thor Nystrom. We’re a few days into NFL free agency and the Chicago Bears have filled out some of the depth along their roster, but before we know it, the 2024 NFL Draft will be here. Last year, Chicago went into the draft with a huge hole at right tackle, and so far this offseason, the Bears appear to have a big need at wide receiver. Currently, the only established wideout on the team is DJ Moore, and while I expect a vet or two will be signed soon, the Bears are likely drafting a...

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Replaced in free agency, former Rams starter signs with the Bears

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Coleman Shelton is going to be snapping to Caleb Williams (probably) on the Bears in 2024 Coleman Shelton was slowly developed into a starting offensive lineman over his five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, but now the center is moving on after the team signed Jonah Jackson and Kevin Dotson to huge contracts this month. With Steve Avila likely moving to center and replacing him, Shelton has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears. This reunites him with Shane Waldron, the offensive coordinator of the Bears who used to work...

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Examining the Justin Fields Trade Market

Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Bill Zimmerman’s latest Bears Banter takes us through the entire offseason with Justin Fields and where we are at now. The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! All anyone can talk about is the Justin Fields trade market, so why should our podcasts be any different? Bill Zimmerman decided to sit down in front of the microphone and talk about just that. After a quick free agency recap (and we mean quick!), Zimmerman discusses the Chicago Bears decision with Fields, when that decision was made, what he had heard throughout the offseason...

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Bears Mailbag: Free Agency opens and the quarterback discussion rages on

Photo by Michael Reaves/ Free Agency is off and running with a busy start to the week. With the 2024 NFL draft six weeks away, there’s still plenty to learn about the Chicago Bears. What have we found out so far? We’ll dive into all of that and more in a special edition of our Bears Mailbag! Free Agency opened up on Monday afternoon, and the chaos is finally slowing down. The movement started with a Jaylon Johnson extension and is still going strong with a slew of new signings. While the Chicago Bears didn’t spend lavishly during the first wave, they’ve done a...

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Check out Bill Zimmerman’s appearance on Football Night in Chicago

Photo by Jerry Driendl/ WCG’s Bill Zimmerman joined Ruthie Polinsky to talk Bears! There’s been a flurry of activity so far during NFL free agency. The Chicago Bears may not have been as active as many fans hoped and there may be a reason for that. Our own Bill Zimmerman joined Ruthie Polinsky on Football Night in Chicago on NBC Sports Chicago to talk about Justin Fields’ market, the Bears’ approach to free agency and the difference between cash on hand and salary cap space and how that can impact making moves in free agency. Zimmerman thinks the guaranteed...

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The Bear’s Den, March 13, 2024

Tremaine Edwards of the Chicago Bears speaks as the New York Jets and Chicago Bears expand girls flag league ahead of International Women’s Day at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on March 07, 2024 in Wimbledon, England | Photo by Alex Davidson/ for the New York Jets & Chicago Bears Bears welcome Owens, Everett to the team as free agency continues WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply...

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NFL Free Agency 2024: Chicago Bears Rumor and News Tracker

Photo by Quinn Harris/ The 2024 league year officially opens for business at 3:00 p.m. CT today! Free agency and trades can become official, and teams need to be under the salary cap. The Chicago Bears were a bit more active on day two of the early negotiating period, with tight end Gerald Everett and safety Jonathan Owens inked yesterday. They join Chicago's day one pick up, running back D'Andre Swift. These deals and the trade for Ryan Bates should officially be announced today at 3:00 p.m. (CT) when the NFL opens its league year. For a running list of all the Bears'...

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Reports: Bears add Depth signing QB Brett Rypien & LB Amen Ogbongbemiga

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Ryan Poles has spent the first three days prioritizing the depth charts. This free agency period has been a relative snoozer for the Chicago Bears. Today has been filled with several signings aimed at filling out their depth charts instead of adding frontline starters. Specifically the depth and competition between quarterback and linebacker / special teams have been addressed. Per multiple reports the Bears have signed veteran quarterback Brett Rypien and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga. Both players were signed to one-year deals. The team...

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Vikings re-sign DL Jonathan Bullard

Photo by Stephen Maturen/ It’s a one-year deal With free agency now, officially underway in the National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings are keeping another one of their own in the fold. The team has announced that they have re-signed defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard. He has inked a one-year, $3.25 million deal. This is the third one-year deal that Bullard has signed with the Vikings, as he joined the team during the 2022 offseason and re-signed with them for 2023 as well. He came into the league in 2016 as a third-round pick of the Chicago Bears and also had...

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Why the Chicago Bears haven’t traded Justin Fields — yet

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Justin Fields remains a member of the Chicago Bears after the start of free agency — much to the chagrin of many. But Ryan Poles has his reasons. Not quite the start of free agency you were all thinking, eh, Bears fans? Sure, the Chicago Bears did extend Jaylon Johnson — a very necessary move — but no starting center yet? Just a trade for backup lineman Ryan Bates? A running back? And an old safety (albeit a good one)? And that’s not even the part Bears fans are most anxious about on average. All offseason, we’ve been told to look...

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NFL Free Agency 2024: Chicago Bears News and Rumor Tracker for March 12

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Day two of the early negotiating period is underway around the NFL! It was a quiet day one of free agency for the Chicago Bears, with only one signing, running back D’Andre Swift. They also only lost one free agent as defensive tackle Justin Jones signed with the Arizona Cardinals. For a running list of all the Bears’ moves, check out our transaction tracker here. SB Nation has a massive league-wide free agency tracker that you can check out here. We’ll update this news and rumor tracker all day as information is shared...

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Former Packers S Jonathan Owens to sign with Chicago Bears

Photo by David Berding/ Owens started 11 games for the Packers in his lone season in Green Bay. On Wednesday, he’ll sign a two-year deal with the Bears. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens. Owens will ink a two-year deal with the Bears on Wednesday when free agency officially begins in the NFL. Last season, Owens signed a one-year, $1.01 million contract with the Packers to be a cheap veteran addition to their safety room. With Adrian Amos on the way out, Green Bay had...

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Chicago Bears have 3 on the PFF Top 101 Players List for 2023

Photo by Justin Casterline/ We take a quick break from the Chicago QB drama and the NFL’s free agency frenzy by checking out the Pro Football Focus top 101 player list. Pro Football Focus recently revealed their top 101 NFL player list for the 2023 season, and three Chicago Bears made the cut; linebacker T.J. Edwards, wide receiver DJ Moore, and cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Before getting into the specifics that they wrote about the three Bears, a note on PFF’s methodology. Their list is based solely on their play in 2023, it’s not a career retrospective or a...