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Montini QB Israel Abrams Commits to Miami After Standout High School Career

Highly touted prospect chose Hurricanes over national champion Indiana, Ole Miss and Tennessee

Chicago Bears Primed for 2026 NFL Draft Trade Bonanza

Bears GM Ryan Poles expected to capitalize on high trade volume in first round.

Wisconsin Battles Top Programs for Elite OT Recruit Cameron Wagner

Four-star offensive tackle Cameron Wagner has Wisconsin among his top four college choices.

Chicago Bears Explore Hammond Stadium Site

Team leaders meet with local officials about potential new stadium location.

Bears Eyeing Top Pass Rushers After Texans' Blockbuster Deal

Chicago's defense struggled to generate consistent pressure last season, and the team has extra incentive to address that need in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Kayden McDonald Emerging as Bears' Top Choice to Fill Weak Defensive Interior

The Chicago Bears may target the Ohio State defensive tackle with their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bengals Host Top QB Prospect Athan Kaliakmanis for Visit

The Cincinnati Bengals bring in Rutgers QB for pre-draft evaluation despite having Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco on roster.

Former Bears Star Predicts Caleb Williams Will Win NFL MVP

Kevin Byard believes the Bears QB has the potential to be a future league MVP.

Bears Eyeing Explosive Wide Receiver in 2nd Round

ESPN analyst Matt Bowen believes Bears coach Ben Johnson will target a YAC-focused wideout like Georgia's Zachariah Branch

Former Bears Star Blasts Caleb Williams' Struggles

Retired linebacker calls out the Bears' top draft pick for failing to live up to expectations.

Bears' Maxx Crosby trade rumors shut down by Chicago insider

The Bears were never offering two first-round picks for the Raiders star edge rusher.

Cardinals draft prospect Ty Simpson stuns Jon Gruden with trick play

Alabama QB's 'stumble bum' play against Oklahoma left the former NFL coach in disbelief

Former Bears Pro Bowler Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud

Alshon Jeffery, a one-time standout wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, is accused of insurance fraud that could land him in prison.

Bengals Propose Trade for Bears' Cole Kmet to Give Burrow Another Target

The deal would send the tight end to Cincinnati in exchange for draft picks.

Illinois High Schools Embrace Football Combine Expansion

New IHSA bylaw allows up to 20 players per school to participate in one-stop recruiting events for college coaches

Veteran Football Coach John Holecek Returns to Lead Loyola Academy Ramblers

Holecek to resume head coaching role, with Beau Desherow as assistant head coach and general manager

ESPN Analyst Urges Bears to Be Patient in 2026 NFL Draft

The Bears should stand pat at No. 25 overall, unless a top prospect falls.

Bears Seek Offensive and Defensive Upgrades in NFL Draft

Chicago team has multiple holes to fill in upcoming draft

Chicago Bears Draft Prospect Akheem Mesidor Aims to Bolster Pass Rush

The 25-year-old Miami Hurricanes edge rusher could be an intriguing option for the Bears at No. 25 overall.

Bears Draft Interest Raises Concerns for Receiver Jahdae Walker

Chicago's exploration of receiver prospects could threaten Walker's roster spot.

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