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Michael Reese developers throw Hail Mary proposal for Bears stadium - Chicago Sun-Times - Scott Goodman of Farpoint Development hasn’t met with the Bears about his plan for a lakefront Bronzeville dome, but he’s showing his cards as the team has expressed a renewed interest in moving to Arlington Heights.
Column: How Chicago Bears grabbed division rivals’ attention - Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Bears’ aggressive start to the new league year impressed All-Pro Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Here’s how they did it.
Arlington Heights mayoral candidates want to bring the Chicago Bears - Chicago Tribune - The three candidates spoke to a packed auditorium at the Village Hall Thursday, vying to succeed Mayor Tom Hayes, who is retiring.
Bears O-line, Colts secondary, Rams WR corps among most improved units in free agency - The Athletic - Perhaps all of the new signings won’t pan out in the long term, but they should lead to immediate improvement.
Bears sitting in a place for this draft where they’ve rarely been - SI - Analysis: Ryan Poles has done enough in free agency to set the Bears up ideally for the draft and anything more could actually challenge a desired balance.
Consensus 2025 NFL mock draft has Bears leaning in obvious direction in first round - SI - The Chicago Bears have been one of the busiest teams during the 2025 offseason. Here’s how their additions have impacted NFL mock drafts.
Bears coach Ben Johnson not looking to take the easy route - Chicago Sun-Times - Johnson was asked Thursday about trying to make life easier for his new offensive linemen. Ease, he said, had no place in the discussion.
Even after free-agency spending spree, Bears should use precision with top draft picks - Chicago Sun-Times - There’s still a major opportunity to get better at left tackle and address other immediate needs with the Nos. 10, 39 and 41 picks in the draft next month.
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Jets move forward with Allen Lazard, for now - NBC Sports - Earlier this month, the Jets gave receiver Allen Lazard permission to seek a trade.
The Sam Darnold contract details remain out of view - NBC Sports - Six days ago, the Seahawks struck a deal with quarterback Sam Darnold.
Roughly 34 NFLPA employees took buyout offer - NBC Sports - Earlier this year, the NFL Players Association offered buyouts to approximately half of its 150 employees.
Seahawks can escape Sam Darnold's deal after one year, $37.5 million - NBC Sports - New deal protects Seattle against a regression by their new QB.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears 2025 BPA Mock Draft - Windy City Gridiron - Lester kicks off his annual Chicago Bears theme mock draft series like he always does, with a strict best player available exercise.
2025 NFL Draft interview: Boise State EDGE Ahmed Hassanein - Windy City Gridiron - WCG speaks with the leader of Boise State’s defense.
Braxton Jones is Underappreciated: Ryan Poles’ Hidden 1st-round pick - Windy City Gridiron - Based on the proven quality of their tackles and the 2025 draft class, the Chicago Bears have probably finished retooling the offensive line unless they get lucky.
Mocking the Mocks: Chicago Bears 7 Round Mock from Pro Football Sports Network - Windy City Gridiron - PFSN dropped another full seven-round mock draft, and we share the Chicago Bears' selections. This is another one done by our very own Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante.
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