Articles filed under Football
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Versatile new Bears linebacker Elliott proud of the way he prepares to playApr 25, 2026 4:49 pm - His versatility should help Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott as he transitions to his dream of playing in the NFL after the Bears selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday at No. 166.
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Willowbrook lineman Cruz drafted by San Francisco in fifth roundApr 25, 2026 4:33 pm - Former Willowbrook offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr., who played for five collegiate seasons at Syracuse and Kansas, was selected on Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers ...
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Bears stick with theme in fourth round, select speedy cornerback from Texas after trading upApr 25, 2026 2:41 pm - Bears general manager Ryan Poles continued adding a speedster to his secondary when he selected Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad in the fourth round at No. 124.
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Chicago Bears go offense with all 3 picks on Day 2: Time to trust Ben Johnson?Apr 25, 2026 11:15 am - The Chicago Bears ranked 29th in the league in yards allowed per play in 2025. They were in the bottom third of the league in nearly every major defensive category. And ...
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O’Donnell: Vrabel, Poles, Vikings, McVay — Bears somehow avoid awkward draft mazeApr 25, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Bears, the NFL draft and other sports news.
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Lincicome: When it comes to Bears drafts, safety goggles are requiredApr 25, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Bears’ first-round draft pick, Dillon Thieneman.
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Bears feed need for speed by drafting LSU receiver Zavion Thomas in third roundApr 24, 2026 11:59 pm - The Chicago Bears added someone with a piece of sweetness in him in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night. At least a small part.
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Bears maintain focus on tight end by drafting Stanford’s Sam Roush in third roundApr 24, 2026 11:47 pm - The tight end position has increased in importance in the NFL over the past few years. Bears coach Ben Johnson has noticed.
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‘Intangibles’ stood out to Bears when drafting Iowa center Logan Jones in second roundApr 24, 2026 11:38 pm - When Logan Jones committed to Iowa in 2019, he expected to star at defensive tackle for the Hawkeyes. Seven years later, Jones will enter the NFL as one of the best prospects at a different spot.
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NFL draft 2026 best available players for Chicago Bears: Gracen Halton, Bryce BoettcherApr 24, 2026 11:16 pm - The position that seemingly everyone slotted to the Chicago Bears early in their mock drafts so far has been ignored. General manager Ryan Poles made three selections in...