Ryan Poles says they will always prioritize adding the best player available when they are on the clock. What does that mean in terms of the 2026 NFL Draft?

In our latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, experts believe the Bears could go several directions with the 25th pick.

The NFL's Rooney Rule calls for teams that develop minority executives or coaches to receive a pair of third-round picks when they move on to other clubs as General Managers and head coaches, but the Bears are currently not expected to receive those compensatory selections after Ian Cunningham left the team to become the GM in Atlanta.

Last year, the Bears were the second-worst team in the NFL in terms of pass-rush win rate, which measures how often a pass rusher is able to beat a blocker in under 2.5 seconds. Only three defensive ends recorded a sack last year: Montez Sweat,

In our latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, experts believe the Bears will address one of their three biggest needs on defense.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes the Chicago Bears can stay patient in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Johnson’s combination of offensive creativity and infectious exuberance definitely rubbed off on his team, and the idea that Johnson would unlock the potential of Williams, the NFL’s No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, played out to near perfection.