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Why the Bears winning another offseason actually feels real this time - The Athletic - It’s easy to make fun of the Bears’ penchant for winning offseasons, but don’t dismiss their moves as false hustle or NFL March Madness.
Why the Falcons released Grady Jarrett and how it will affect the locker room - The Athletic - Releasing Jarrett had to sting for Falcons owner Arthur Blank. The veteran was the face of the defense and locker room leader in Atlanta.
4 Chicago Bears players who will benefit most from 2025 free agency moves - SI - A rising tide lifts all boats and the Chicago Bears as a team will benefit greatly from the influx of talent over the last week, but some players will benefit more than others.
4 Chicago Bears under the most pressure after 2025 free agency signings - SI - The Bears’ free agent signings (and trades) will increase the pressure on players already on the roster who must step up to stick around in 2025.
Key Chicago Bears starter praises team’s early 2025 NFL free agency moves - SI - At least one Chicago Bears starter is fired up for the team’s early moves in 2025 NFL free agency.
How do Bears’ free-agent additions affect draft strategy? - 670 - ESPN draft expert Matt Miller praised the Bears’ recent additions via trade and free agency, which included the signings of center Drew Dalman, defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.
Bears to re-sign long snapper Scott Daly on a 1-year deal - 670 - The Bears will re-sign long snapper Scott Daly on a one-year deal, multiple sources said Tuesday. Daly, 31, joined the Bears prior to last season.
Olin Kreutz is thrilled with how Bears have improved O-line - 670 - The Bears reached trade agreements last week to acquire guard Jonah Jackson from the Rams and All-Pro guard Joe Thuney from the Chiefs, then reached a three-year deal with center Drew Dalman on Monday as the NFL legal tampering period began.
Bears to part with longest-tenured player after re-signing snapper Scott Daly instead - Chicago Sun-Times - Patrick Scales had been with the team since 2015.
Bears still have long way to climb from 5-12 after GM Ryan Poles’ expensive roster upgrades - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears fixed some issues with their roster, but they’re still counting on quarterback Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson to lift them to the level of the rest of the NFC North.
Latest NFL spending spree proves that there’s nothing free in free agency - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears get their men and fill their needs, while superstars like Myles Garrett get their money.
Chicago Bears: Tracking their moves in NFL free agency - Chicago Tribune - For the Chicago Bears, this free-agency window is a critical period for general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson to upgrade the roster.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Report: If talks with Aaron Rodgers sputter, Russell Wilson could return to Steelers - NBC Sports - Steelers, Rodgers are negotiating a contract.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Leonard Floyd will sign with Falcons - NBC Sports - Veteran pass rusher Leonard Floyd won't be out of work for long.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Question of the Day: What is the Bears’ biggest remaining need? - Windy City Gridiron
The Bears invested heavily in the trenches on Monday. What is their biggest remaining need?
The Chicago Bears’ interior offensive linemen are the new Monsters of the Midway - SBNation.com - The Bears’ NFL free agency haul fixed their biggest weakness and forged a new identity
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