Chicago Bears

Former Bears coach Mike Ditka, who also was a player on the 1963 Bears NFL championship team, on Aug. 29, 2013, at Mike Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago. (Michael Tercha/baiduhai)

Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86

By Don Pierson

October 9, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Nobody embodied Bears football more than Mike Ditka, who became the face of the franchise...

Bears coach Mike Ditka has to watch the goings-on in the fourth quarter of a 26-17 exhibition loss to Baltimore at Soldier Field on Sept. 4, 1982. (Michael Budrys/baiduhai)

Remembering Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach

By baiduhai

October 10, 2026 at 8:38 a.m.

Mike Ditka, who coached the 1985 Chicago Bears to the franchise’s only Super Bowl championship,...

Coach Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan are carried around the field after the Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 to win Super Bowl XX on Jan. 26, 1986, in New Orleans. (Ed Wagner/baiduhai)

Column: Mike Ditka’s larger-than-life persona defined the Chicago Bears — and is forever etched in stone

By Brad Biggs

October 9, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

Michael Jordan may be the greatest cultural sports icon across the globe, but Mike Ditka...

Fans walk past a sign during the Bears NFL draft party at Soldier Field on April 29, 2022. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

NFL mock draft 1.0: Who will the Chicago Bears select with the No. 25 pick?

By Brad Biggs

March 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The focus around the NFL has turned from free agency to the draft. Here's a...

Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks about the team's new players Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Halas Hall. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: GM Ryan Poles’ lack of a big swing in free agency could pay dividends for Chicago Bears down the road

By Phil Thompson

March 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Despite some painful personnel choices, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles showed restraint and maturation that...

Bears safety Coby Bryant speaks at Halas Hall on March 12, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

New Chicago Bears addition Coby Bryant ‘just scratching the surface’ as an NFL safety

By Sean Hammond

March 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles believes safety Coby Bryant plays "our style of ball." With...

Bears left tackle Braxton Jones runs onto the field before a game against the Lions on Dec. 22, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: A healthy Braxton Jones or Jedrick Wills Jr. should put Chicago Bears in better spot at left tackle

By Brad Biggs

March 15, 2026 at 7:22 a.m.

The Chicago Bears left tackle competition starts with Braxton Jones and Jedrick Wills Jr. A...

Patriots center Garrett Bradbury after an AFC wild-card victory against the Chargers on Jan. 11, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears saw ‘the right fit’ in Garrett Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman’s veteran presence at center

By Sean Hammond

March 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears had to adjust on the fly after center Drew Dalman's retirement last...

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass against the Titans on Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Rick Scuteri/AP file)

QB Kyler Murray signs with Minnesota Vikings — a day after 2019 No. 1 pick was cut by Arizona Cardinals

By Dave Campbell

March 12, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray on Thursday after focusing their latest search on...

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is hit by Browns linebacker Devin Bush on Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

How well have the Chicago Bears addressed their needs? 5 pressing questions after the 1st wave of free agency.

By Phil Thompson

March 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears shuffled their roster through several signings, trades and departures. As the dust...

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby rushes the passer against the Texans on Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Column: Would Chicago Bears take a swing at a Maxx Crosby trade? Price tag, salary and health all factors.

By Brad Biggs

March 11, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

Fallout from the failed Maxx Crosby trade begs the question: What's next for the Las...

A Thanksgiving sign is seen before a game between the Chiefs and Cowboys on Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Thanksgiving Eve may join the NFL’s holiday lineup as the league explores new TV windows

By Joe Reedy

March 11, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

Adding a Thanksgiving Eve game would give the NFL nine major broadcast windows to fill...

Seahawks safety Coby Bryant gets set during the NFC championship game against the Rams on Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)

Column: Chicago Bears add speed to defense, while NFL shopping season begins with big contracts for linemen

By Brad Biggs

March 9, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Big contracts for linemen highlighted the opening of the NFL shopping season. The Chicago Bears...