Bears Rumors & News

Bleacher Report "Two NFL teams still have unfinished business this season (a Super something or another), but most of the league has already turned its attention to 2023. To righting the ship. Getting back to the playoffs. Making a run at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. One of the first orders of..." February 07

Bleacher Report "Sometimes in the NFL, a change of scenery is the only thing needed for a player to go from "good" to "superstar level." Pass-rusher Haason Reddick, one of the highlight players of Sunday's Super Bowl LVII contest, is a prime example. While Reddick was quite..." February 07

The Athletic "NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday will give his annual Super Bowl state of the league address and take questions on all things pro football —  the good, the bad and the ugly. The NFL in 2022-23 enjoyed another record-setting year in viewership, and..." February 07

NFL Analysis "In what feels like a never-ending cycle, the New Orleans Saints are heading into this year’s offseason with a lot of salary cap issues. They are currently projected to be more than $60 million over the salary cap, which means the front office has a lot of work to do in the coming..." February 07

NFL Analysis "The Chicago Bears are going to be big spenders during free agency in 2023. They are lapping the field when it comes to available cap space as the second closest team, the Atlanta Falcons, is more than $34 million behind them in projected space. With that kind of money to..." February 07

The Athletic "As general manager Ryan Poles concluded his introductory remarks at the Bears’ season-ending news conference in January, a message was sent to NFL agents — one that he’ll likely repeat when given another opportunity at the NFL Scouting..." February 07

The Score "Every NFL decade has produced its own dynasty. In most, a second powerhouse team also wins multiple championships. The trend has held true since Vince Lombardi's Packers christened his namesake trophy. These dynasties won games and rings in different ways. Pittsburgh's..." February 07

Pro Football Talk "Pro Bowl games is here to stay. It will never die. The NFL’s shift from two-hand touch football in full pads to flag football has generated a sufficiently large TV audience to justify a continuation. Via SportsMediaWatch.com, ESPN generated a total..." February 07

Bleacher Report "The NFL offseason will bring about a fresh round of salary-cap casualties. As teams look to cut costs and get cap compliant for the 2023 campaign, it is all but inevitable that a slew of highly paid veterans will be released. While some of these players have seen their production fall..." February 06

NFL Analysis "  The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the teams that could set their sights on selecting a quarterback during the 2023 NFL Draft. With Derek Carr set to move on this offseason, the quarterback position is certainly a major need for the franchise. Las Vegas could opt..." February 06

Sportsnaut "More than 12 years after the Green Bay Packers traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets and handed the franchise over to Aaron Rodgers, many around the NFL reportedly expect history to repeat itself in 2023. Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP, hasn’t committed to playing..." February 06

Sportsnaut "The New York Giants exceeded everyone’s expectations this season by going 9-7-1 and upsetting the Minnesota Vikings in the Wildcard Round 31-24. If New York wants to become a perennial contender, though, it must upgrade the receiver position. It was clear to anyone that..." February 06

Bleacher Report "The 2023 NFL draft cycle is officially under way with both the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl behind us. Both games offered a little glimpse into what prospects from the 2023 class can do, but it's the week of practices that are the best evaluation tools. The opportunity to work out..." February 06

ESPN "In a salary-cap league, value is paramount. The overall point of the NFL draft, for example, may be to build your roster for the long term, but it's also about finding players who can help you win while they're on relatively cheap rookie contracts, so you can pay up for stars at..." February 06

ESPN "Before adding players who could help the Chicago Bears take the next step toward becoming a winning franchise, general manager Ryan Poles has to evaluate players currently on the roster and determine whether they fit into his vision for 2023 and beyond. As with every NFL..." February 06

Sportsnaut "Now that the Los Angeles Chargers have their face of the franchise, the top priority will be signing Justin Herbert to a long-term contract, likely this offseason. Yet general manager Tom Telesco knows doing so won’t come without hurdles, as the Chargers enter the..." February 05

ESPN "The Las Vegas Raiders have granted Derek Carr permission to speak with teams that have already agreed to the compensation Las Vegas is looking for in a potential trade for the quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday. It's the same..." February 03

Bleacher Report "The 2022 NFL season might go down as the year of the trade. Star players like Russell Wilson, Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper were all traded in the offseason. Standouts like Christian McCaffrey, Roquan Smith and Bradley Chubb were dealt during the..." February 03

New York Post "It appears one team can be ruled out as Aaron Rodgers decides where — or whether — he’ll play in 2023. Before Rodgers hit a tee shot at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, former golfer and current CBS Sports analyst Colt Knost asked Rodgers if he had “any news..." February 03

Bleacher Report "While the top NFL free agents will weigh their options with multiple contract offers on the table, general managers can get the most bang for their cap-space dollars with bargain-bin pickups. Players who didn't quite fulfill expectations with the team that drafted them, bounced around the..." February 03

Bleacher Report "Despite being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL for the past five seasons, Lamar Jackson's trade market isn't as robust as you might think right now. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, most teams are expecting the Baltimore Ravens will use the exclusive franchise tag on..." February 03

CBS Sports "The NFL offseason is upon us, and all 32 teams will be focused on how they can improve their rosters. Free agency will come quickly, and there are several stars who are hitting the open market looking for new deals.  Below we will identify one free agent each NFL..." February 03

CBS Sports "Nick Bosa's contract situation was the focal point when he spoke to reporters on Tuesday with the San Francisco 49ers entering the offseason after Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The All-Pro defensive end was asked..." February 03

Pro Football Talk "The number of diagnosed concussions in the NFL went up during the 2022 season. The NFL announced on a Friday conference call that there were 149 concussions this season. That’s 18 percent more that the 126 diagnosed concussions in 2021. " February 03

The Athletic "A group of at least five candidates is being considered for the next executive director of the NFL Players Association, all of whom are within the football ecosystem, insiders close to the process said. If no new names emerge, that would mean unlike in 2009 when the union went outside football..." February 03

Pro Football Talk "The tackles that injured Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Cowboys running back Tony Pollard during the playoffs were legal. But they may not be next season. Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer, said today that the techniques used on those..." February 03

TMZ "The NFL is promoting CPR awareness following the Damar Hamlin incident ... teaming up with the American Heart Association and Red Cross to help train those involved in youth sports to learn the procedure. The league says it is committed to ensuring all participants at the..." February 03

Pro Football Rumors "Earlier this week, the NFL revealed its 2023 salary cap. Teams can now budget for their offseasons, knowing a $224.8MM ceiling is in place. This year’s nonexclusive franchise and transition tag numbers also emerged, giving teams more clarity on those fronts as well. With that in..." February 03

CBS Sports "For the past three seasons, Tom Brady has been the oldest player in the NFL, but with the 45-year-old now officially retired, that title will be going to someone else for the 2023 season, and that someone else is Jason..." February 03

Larry Brown Sports "Aaron Rodgers is far from certain to return to the Green Bay Packers next season, and there is at least one team that is determined to convince him a fresh start would be in his best interest. The New York Jets have been mentioned as a logical fit for Rodgers should the Packers trade..." February 02

Bleacher Report "NFL draft picks are volatile commodities because the value of any given selection is loaded with variables. In theory, the best scouting department can identify an impactful player. On the other hand, draft picks can be used as compensation to trade for a player or even a..." February 02

CBS Sports "The 2022 NFL offseason was one of the most memorable offseasons in recent memory. The quarterback carousel was spinning at a high rate of speed before Deshaun Watson halted it with his guaranteed $230 million deal, we witnessed a total reset of the wide receiver market -- something..." February 02

Total Pro Sports "Arizona Cardinals superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is widely expected to be dealt at some point this offseason, and there certainly won’t be a shortage of teams interested in his services. The 30-year-old Hopkins was limited to nine games in 2022 because of a six-game..." February 02

CBS Sports "Super Bowl LVII is upon us, with the Chiefs and Eagles set to square off in a battle of the NFL's most explosive contenders. But in the meantime, the rest of the league is earnestly preparing for the offseason, with free agency, trades and the 2023 NFL..." February 02

Sportsbook Review "While Super Bowl 57 is at the forefront for football fans this time of year, nothing moves the needle like the NFL, and the inaugural Pro Bowl Games skills competition is definitely going to draw plenty of attention. The Pro Bowl was in dire need of a new look, and I'm..." February 02

Pro Football Talk "Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is wearing a different cap in Mobile, Alabama this week. Getsy is serving as the head coach of one of the teams at this year’s Senior Bowl as part of the game’s focus on having coaches move up a rung or two on the ladder while working..." February 01

The Big Lead "Tom Brady has finally retired. And it does feel like for good this time. The future Hall of Famer dropped an unexpected video from his social accounts this morning announcing his decision to walk away after one last disappointing season with the Tampa Bay..." February 01

Total Pro Sports "The Chicago Bears have reportedly decided on the way forward as it pertains to their quarterback conundrum. The Bears have the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and there are rumors they could select a QB, especially after the franchise stopped short of committing to Justin..." February 01

Bleacher Report "The weeks leading to NFL free agency are loaded with wishes and prayers about landing a top player on the market. Unfortunately for many fans, several of these dreams will go unfulfilled. Top free agents may return to their previous teams, or a franchise might move in a different..." February 01

Clutch Points "Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday morning. Although this announcement comes exactly one year after he previously announced his retirement, which lasted for a whopping 40 days, the Buccaneers quarterback insists it’s for good this time., which ended the San..." February 01

Sportsnaut "The Chicago Bears are believers in the upside of quarterback Justin Fields and that is why there is a very strong chance the organization looks to instead move their top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. This past season, the Chicago Bears finished with their worst record since going 1-13..." February 01

ESPN "Get ready for yet another wild NFL offseason of quarterback movement -- which is already underway after Tom Brady announced Wednesday morning that he's retiring from the NFL after 23 seasons. Stars like Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones and Geno..." February 01

Sportsnaut "We’re going to be hearing a whole lot about NFL salary cap casualties over the course of the next few weeks leading up to the start of free agency in March. The NFL salary cap has been set for the 2023 season. Teams now know exactly what type of situation they are in right..." February 01

The Athletic "The dominoes are starting to fall. And, suddenly, there are just two head-coaching openings left. It’s been three weeks since the regular season ended, and after a quiet start to the coaching cycle that saw just one hire across 21 days — that’d be..." February 01

New York Post "Jeffree Star claims he exposed “insecure” NFL wives — referring specifically to Saryn Anderson, wife of Carolina Panthers defensive end Henry Anderson — as fans continue to try to identify his mystery “NFL boo.” Saryn allegedly messaged Star on..." February 01

CBS Sports "As the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Super Bowl LVII, the 30 teams not playing in the Big Game are preparing for the 2023 season. The league still has one more game to go before the craziness of the NFL offseason begins,..." January 31

The Athletic "The move the 49ers were expecting a year ago has finally occurred: DeMeco Ryans is leaving to be a head coach. Ryans, who turned a strong 49ers defense in 2021 into the NFL’s top unit in 2022, will take over the Texans, a team that selected him with the first..." January 31

The Score "This was supposed to be the year the quarterback carousel slowed down, as Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, and Russell Wilson changing teams in consecutive offseasons set a high bar for winter action. But the NFL offseason never disappoints. The drama has ramped up considerably of late,..." January 31

ESPN "The 2023 NFL free agent class looks loaded, especially at defensive line, offensive line, defensive back and running back. Depending on how the next few weeks play out, top-end quarterbacks could be available to join new teams when the negotiation period begins on March 13, and free..." January 31

Bleacher Report "The AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles are focused firmly on Super Bowl LVII. But the other 30 NFL teams have turned their focus toward the offseason. One of the most important steps will be free agency. Not all free agents are created..." January 31