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Chicago Bears take a big swing at tight end in 2025 NFL Draft—and social media is on fire

In the first round of his second NFL Draft, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles surprised everybody by choosing University of Tennessee O-lineman Darnell Wright.

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Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Draft tracker

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL Draft with seven picks. The Bears’ first pick at No. 10, followed by three more selections in the draft’s first three rounds.

Chicago Bears News / NFL Analysis Network / April 24

The Chicago Bears’ insane advantage in the second round of the NFL draft – Ryan Poles draft plan

The Chicago Bears have a major advantage in the early goings of day two in the 2025 NFL draft. General Manager Ryan Poles will have picks at his disposal, able to make multiple moves that could prove crucial to the Bears’ future.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Chicago Bears Last Minute 2025 NFL Draft Thoughts: What's the cost of moving up, who's the top target, and what happens if all else fails?

The 2025 NFL Draft is just a few hours away and all eyes are on the Chicago Bears to see if general manager Ryan Poles will make a move one way or another.

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The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24

Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Draft picks: Complete list by round

The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and with it comes the hope that only a new class of Chicago Bears can bring. That 2025 class of Bears is currently slated to be seven players.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

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Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 24

‘Agreement in place’: Chicago Bears fans excited by draft trade rumor

The Chicago Bears have been the subject of a few draft trade rumors before the first round on Thursday night. The Bears are reported to be interested in selecting Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

NFL Draft News

Jaguars GM makes a telling statement about Travis Hunter

Chiefs close out first round by taking OT Josh Simmons

Five worst picks from first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Five worst picks from first round of the NFL Draft: Giants, Falcons pay steep prices

Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24

Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Draft: Last look at team's biggest roster needs

The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here. The Chicago Bears will soon be on the clock, and general manager Ryan Poles will take his best swings at adding high-value players to a roster that still has several needs.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / April 24

Don't Do It, Ryan Poles

With less than 24 hours until the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off, the stove in Chicago is piping hot with rumors of Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears considering a potential trade into the top five of the draft.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24

2025 NFL Draft: 4 trades the Chicago Bears could make in Round 1

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles perhaps did a bit of foreshadowing earlier this week when he said that the first round of the 2025 NFL draft could get 'wild'.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24

Chicago Bears FINAL 7-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The 2025 NFL draft is finally upon us, so let's do one more seven-round mock draft for the Chicago Bears. As GM Ryan Poles said earlier this week, this draft could get wild, and in this mock draft, it's Poles himself who contributes to the craziness as he swings three trades within the first two rounds.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Bears predicted to land second first-round pick in Rams trade

Bears predicted to land second first-round pick in major Rams trade

The entire NFL Draft community has been trying to predict what the Chicago Bears will do with their No. 10 overall pick. However, the Bears have enough draft ammunition to make things interesting beyond just No. 10.

Bears want to extend four-time Super Bowl champion despite his age

Bears coach Ben Johnson threw shade at starter for making mistake

Which NFL rookies reached 1,000 rushing yards since 2000?

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles drops eye-opening Darnell Wright position take

Since being selected with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Darnell Wright has solidified himself as the Chicago Bears right tackle. However, as Ben Johnson enters his first season as head coach, there are sure to be changes across the roster.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Chicago Bears trade down ‘discussions’ are getting real before draft: Report

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles might have said too much on Tuesday when he suggested his staff was preparing for a “wild” Thursday night. “I think this one is gonna be a little wild,” Poles said.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Bears GM Ryan Poles Sends Message on Joe Thuney Extension

The Chicago Bears made a bold move when they agreed to terms on a trade for Pro Bowl left guard Joe Thuney before the start of 2025 NFL free agency. Thuney is a three-time Pro Bowler and four-time Super Bowl champion who has remained remarkably healthy and consistent over the past nine NFL seasons.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles dealt humbling reminder before NFL Draft

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is preparing for his fourth draft with the franchise. Now on his second head coaching hire, Poles understands that he cannot afford to make any mistakes in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles preparing for ‘wild’ draft night moves

The Chicago Bears front office can use their first four picks in Thursday’s draft in various ways depending on how the board shapes out on day one. With all of the additions to the trenches in free agency and on the trade market, the Bears can be much more flexible with all of the talent that will be available in the first two days of the draft.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Chicago Bears get brutal odds on Ashton Jeanty being available at No. 10

If running back Ashton Jeanty is still available when the Chicago Bears are on the clock at No. 10, it won’t take long for general manager Ryan Poles and company to turn their card in.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 22

Mock draft shows strong hand Bears hold to move up for top back

The scenarios allowing for Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles to trade up and draft running back Ashton Jeanty probably don't include going all the way up to fifth ahead of the Raiders .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Insider suggests eye-opening Chicago Bears, Panthers draft trade

It’s almost officially time for the Chicago Bears to turn in their first-round draft card. But who the player will be, and if the Bears will actually be selecting at No.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

The Last Box Bears GM Ryan Poles Must Check This Offseason

It felt like it was yesterday when fans were fighting over who the Chicago Bears should sign during free agency. Now, the team is less than a week away from the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL News / On Tap Sports Net / April 16

Top 10 Most Significant Moves of Ryan Poles' Tenure with the Bears

Ryan Poles took over as the General Manager of our beloved Bears in January 2022. Since then, he has watched the team go 15-36 while suffering its two longest losing streaks in franchise history.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / April 16

MOCK DRAFT: Chicago Bears War Room 2.0

In the second and final Chicago Bears War Room episode, the Building The Board team conducts a mock draft for the Bears. Special guest Robert Schmitz played the role of Ryan Poles, with the rest of the team advising him as the Bears' scouting staff.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Ryan Poles delivers on an offseason promise as Chicago Bears put value in the new coaching staff

The Chicago Bears made headlines over the weekend by inking cornerback Kyler Gordon to a a three-year, $40 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid slot corner in the NFL. Gordon is now under contract with Chicago through the 2028 season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Ryan Poles locks in his very first draft pick as the Chicago Bears general manager on a massive 3-year extension

The Chicago Bears are once again rewarding one of their own, this time with a massive multi-year extension. According to Adam Schefter, the Bears have reached a deal on a 3-year, $40 million extension with cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 8

Bears GM Ryan Poles admits he thought Chiefs trade would get rejected

When the Chicago Bears traded for Joe Thuney, it caught general manager Ryan Poles by surprise. Although the trade was a done deal, Poles didn’t think it would happen with the Kansas City Chiefs.