The Bear’s Den, April 30, 2025

The Bear’s Den, April 30, 2025
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We wrap up April with a blustery day across the midwest. Remember to duck if a twister comes your way.

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Post-NFL Draft Power Rankings: How much do the rookie additions shake things up? - The Athletic - With the NFL Draft complete, it’s time for the Power Rankings to check back in and see where everyone stacks up.

Potential Bears backfield target slapped with rare free agency tag - SI - The Chargers were one of two teams to use a rare unrestricted free agency tag as they sought to retain some control over running back J.K. Dobbins in the marketplace.

Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden dubbed one of 2025 NFL Draft’s biggest Day 2 steals - SI - The Chicago Bears’ 2025 NFL draft haul continues to get rave reviews, including their second-round selection of WR Luther Burden.

How Nick Chubb rumors do and don’t make sense for Chicago Bears - SI - Analysis: An NFC North team is supposedly closing in on signing the former Browns running back, and it’s a logical situation but only if they explored other available free agents.

How and Why the Bears Finally Began Investing in Offensive Line Help in 2025 - BN - Finally, the Chicago Bears have made some significant changes to their offensive line.

Rahimi & Harris: Should the Bears sign Nick Chubb? - 670 - Longtime Browns running back Nick Chubb remains a free agent, and he’s now rumored to be close to signing with an NFC North team, according to 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.

Bears set to re-evaluate left tackle position this offseason - 670 - The Bears revamped their offense this offseason with the hiring of head coach Ben Johnson and the acquisition of five players who will have starting or key roles, but they still have a question mark at left tackle.

NFL draft: Why Chicago Bears didn’t capitalize on deep RB class - Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Bears’ hopes of making a major upgrade to their backfield fizzled during the NFL draft. What happened? And what’s next?

NFL draft: How Chicago Bears’ NFC North rivals fared - Chicago Tribune - Every NFC North team, including the Chicago Bears, drafted a projected starting offensive lineman. Here’s what else stood out in the division.

Bears post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where do the rookies fit on the roster? - The Athletic - The Bears’ roster is better, deeper and faster after their...