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Chicago Bears DT Grady Jarrett bringing energy to Halas Hall: ‘I’m just so fired up’ - The Athletic - Bears fans got their first dose of Jarrett, and the passion he’ll bring on and off the field, in his opening news conference at Halas Hall.
Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson excited to be part of Bears’ trench investment plan - The Athletic - The Bears’ two new guards came via trades, Thuney reuniting with GM Ryan Poles and Jackson excited to rejoin coach Ben Johnson.
Bears add receiver Olamide Zaccheaus on a 1-year deal - 670 - The Bears will sign veteran receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to a one-year deal, a source said Thursday evening. Zaccheaus, 27, had a career-best 45 receptions and three touchdowns in 17 games for the Commanders last season.
Ben Johnson sets the tone for Bears’ ‘hard’ new way - 670 - New Bears head coach Ben Johnson is planning to challenge his players in his first season in Chicago, starting with the offseason program in April.
Bears see Odeyingbo’s impact extending beyond his sack total - 670 - Newly signed Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo had just three sacks in 17 games with the Colts in 2024. His career-best mark came in 2023, when he had eight sacks.
Lions agree to terms with QB Kyle Allen - NBC Sports - The Lions have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Kyle Allen, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports.
Newest Bears intrigued by QB Caleb Williams’ potential after ‘up-and-down first year’ - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams’ potential was enough to help sway Lions assistant Ben Johnson to Chicago to become the team’s head coach. Free agents the Bears signed this week were intrigued by Williams, too.
GM Ryan Poles’ major investment in defensive line gives Bears shot to finally fix pass rush - Chicago Sun-Times - There’s some risk in betting on Grady Jarrett to dominate well into his 30s and Dayo Odeyingbo to grow into more of a force than he was in Indianapolis, but it’s a plan that has a chance.
Bears GM Ryan Poles boldly bets on Joe Thuney, Grady Jarrett - Chicago Sun-Times - Thuney and Jarrett are proven, consistently productive players you don’t always see available in the free-agency window — a chance to fuel a Bears’ leap to playoff contention. But at 32 and 31, do they come with a catch?
Bears to sign WR Olamide Zaccheaus to 1-year deal - Chicago Sun-Times - He had 45 catches for 506 yards for the Commanders last season.
Chicago Bears: Tracking their moves in NFL free agency - 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
Darius Slayton is hoping Aaron Rodgers picks the Giants - NBC Sports - Receiver Darius Slayton has re-signed with the Giants.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Schneider: Seahawks pivoted after talks with Geno Smith stalled - NBC Sports - G.M. says failed negotiation with Smith's agents "wasn't very long."
Joe Flacco visited Giants on Thursday - NBC Sports - The Giants are set to meet with Russell Wilson on Friday, but he's not the only quarterback they are considering for their 2025 roster.
Gardner Minshew agrees to one-year deal with Chiefs - NBC Sports - Garnder Minshew is moving to another team in the AFC West.
Kenny Pickett views himself as a starter, ready to compete for the job - NBC Sports - Russell Wilson left the Browns' training facility without a deal Thursday.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears extend Jonah Jackson through 2027 - Windy City Gridiron - Just a day after he was officially introduced to the media, the Bears tacked on a year to Jackson’s deal.
Report: Bears Signing WR Olamide Zaccheaus To One Year Deal - Windy City Gridiron - The former Washington Commander will give Caleb Williams another target in 2025.
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears Mock Draft 2.0 - Windy City Gridiron - Join our Bear Bones LIVE at 5:30 (CT) as we continue our mock draft series!
Assessing The Chicago Bears’ Offseason Progress and What Could Be Next - Windy City Gridiron - Following the busiest start to the NFL offseason in quite some time for the Chicago Bears, it’s time for everyone to catch their breath. We’ll examine the team’s previous moves and what could be on the horizon before late April’s draft.
Geoff Schwartz: Veteran OL will let Caleb Williams get comfortable - Windy City Gridiron - Taylor Doll talks with Geoff Schwartz from SiriusXM and FOX Sports about the Bears' new look offensive line.
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