The 2025 NFL draft is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years. The lack of blue-chip quarterback talent makes projecting the top-10 picks a difficult challenge, but The Athletic’s Mike Sando asked five NFL executives at … Read More
For the first time in a very long time, the Chicago Bears won’t enter an NFL Draft with questions at quarterback. Caleb Williams, last year’s first-overall pick, is undoubtedly the Bears’ franchise passer for the foreseeable future, which helps GM … Read More
The Cincinnati Bengals granted superstar pass rusher Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade Thursday, sparking speculation throughout the league about where he’ll land for the 2025 NFL season. The Chicago Bears are an obvious contender. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen … Read More
2025 NFL free agency will unofficially begin when the league’s negotiation window opens on March 10, and a flurry of transactions are expected to be announced within the first few hours of the spending spree. The Chicago Bears began the … Read More
The Chicago Bears promised to revamp the offensive line in Ben Johnson’s first season. They didn’t even wait until free agency to make moves. The Bears are expected to trade for Chiefs All-Pro guard Joe Thuney in exchange for a … Read More
Courtney CroninMar 5, 2025, 09:40 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best … Read More
Courtney CroninMar 4, 2025, 01:15 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best … Read More
This one is a no-brainer. The Bears ultimately fell flat on their faces last season after selecting quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick in the draft and investing heavily in skill players to make his job easier. Those decisions … Read More
The 2025 NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror, and new narratives about this year’s crop of prospects have emerged. Each team’s big board is undergoing real-time changes, and their list of needs will shift once 2025 free agency arrives. … Read More
One of the most important aspects of the NFL Scouting Combine is the medical evaluations. Players who have lingering injury concerns from the 2024 college football season or general long-term health issues often have their draft stock restored or demolished … Read More