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Chicago Bears’ 2025 free-agent wide receiver target expected to avoid franchise tag - SI - The Chicago Bears are expected to be active in the wide receiver market in free agency, and one player who will rank high on their wish list will avoid the franchise tag.
3 players from HBCU Combine the Chicago Bears should consider in 2025 NFL Draft - SI - GM Ryan Poles needs to leave no stone unturned this offseason as he continues to build out the Chicago Bears roster, and the HBCU Combine on Monday was a good place to start.
Bears named best fit for top interior lineman NOT named Trey Smith in NFL free agency - SI - The Chicago Bears have long been connected to Trey Smith in free agency, but there’s another offensive lineman they’ve been dubbed an ideal fit for.
Bears offseason outlook: Linebacker - 670 - Led by Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, the Bears have stability at linebacker, but a couple key decisions still loom for them at the position this offseason.
Bears offseason outlook: Defensive line - 670 - The Bears have several decisions to make this offseason before fortifying their defensive line. That will entail an honest evaluation of certain players and perhaps a salary cap-saving cut.
Five burning Bears questions awaiting Ben Johnson’s answers - SI - Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles will reveal a little more about their plans when they speak to media at the scouting combine and there are issues to resolve.
Bill to lure Chicago Bears to Indiana moves to final reading - Chicago Tribune - A bill aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana is one step closer to passing onto the Senate after the Indiana House approved its second reading.
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Matt Eberflus, who's stepping in as Cowboys' DC, learned 'a lot' in 3 seasons coaching Bears - Chicago Sun-Times - Eberflus went 14-32 before the Bears fired him in November. They hired Ben Johnson as their new coach last month.
Joe Mixon wins appeal of $25,000 fine for criticizing officials - NBC Sports - Hearing officer rescinds fine for comments made after playoff loss.
Will Cowboys drag their feet on Micah Parsons's new deal? - NBC Sports - Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons said earlier this week that there's "definitely a plan in...
