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Chiefs Bolster Offense with Kelce's Return, Walker Arrival

Can Kansas City's star-studded roster lead them back to the Super Bowl?

Bears Sign Trio of Defensive Free Agents

Chicago adds LB Devin Bush, S Coby Bryant, and DT Neville Gallimore to bolster defense

Bears Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle Neville Gallimore

The signing shows the team's focus on addressing the interior defensive line in free agency.

Bears Lock Up Jaylon Johnson with Lucrative Extension

Cornerback's contract looks like a bargain after recent CB deals

Bears Retain Key Backups Ahead of Free Agency

GM Ryan Poles secures two-year deals for special teams ace Daniel Hardy and linebacker D'Marco Jackson.

Bears Re-Sign DE Daniel Hardy to 2-Year Deal

The 27-year-old special teams player returns to Chicago on a new contract.

Bears Sign Veteran QB Case Keenum to 2-Year Deal

Signing could lead to trade of backup QB Tyson Bagent

Former Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds Signs with Giants

The 3-year, $36 million deal comes after Chicago released the veteran linebacker.

Cleveland Browns Lose Breakout Linebacker Devin Bush in Free Agency

Bush signs 3-year, $30M deal with Chicago Bears after career-reviving season in Cleveland

Dolphins Sign QB Malik Willis in Free Agency

The Dolphins add the young QB after his late-season breakout performance.

Rams Emerge as Super Bowl Favorites After Free Agency Moves

The Los Angeles Rams have overtaken the Seattle Seahawks as the new favorites to win the Super Bowl next season.

Bills Acquire WR DJ Moore, But Oddsmakers Skeptical of Big Impact

The Bills traded for the veteran receiver, but the betting lines suggest he may not be a true No. 1 option in 2026.

Falcons Bring Back Wide Receiver Olamide Zaccheaus

The former undrafted free agent is returning to Atlanta after stints with the Eagles, Commanders, and Bears.

Bengals Called Raiders About Maxx Crosby Trade Before Ravens Got Him

Cincinnati explored acquiring the star pass rusher before he was traded to Baltimore.

Dolphins Sign QB Malik Willis to 3-Year Deal

The Dolphins land one of the top free agent quarterbacks on the market with a team-friendly contract.

First Illinois Collegiate Women's Flag Football Tournament Wraps Up at Halas Hall

The event celebrates the growth of the sport for women, with support from the Chicago Bears organization.

Bears Prepare for Free Agency with Salary Cap Moves

Ryan Poles frees up cap space as Chicago looks to address key roster needs

Bears Re-Sign Special Teams Ace Daniel Hardy to 2-Year Deal

The Bears lock up a key special teams player ahead of free agency.

Bears Veteran Likely to Leave in Free Agency

Chicago Bears face tough decisions on key free agents this offseason.

Veteran Mack Returns to Chargers, Seeks Elusive Playoff Win

Nine-time Pro Bowler signs one-year, $18M deal to chase championship with Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh.

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