Articles filed under Football
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Bears stick to offense on Day 2 of the NFL draft, selecting center, tight end, receiverApr 24, 2026 10:25 pm - The Bears drafted for offense on Day 2 of the NFL draft, picking a center from Iowa, a tight end from Stanford and a wide receiver from LSU.
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Teams focus on defense in Round 2 of the NFL draft with 22 defensive players selectedApr 24, 2026 9:25 pm - Defense was the priority in the second round of the NFL draft. Twenty-two of the 32 picks were defensive players and the Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2024 Pro Bowl edge r...
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‘Everything that we’re looking for’: Thieneman’s ability to make big plays stood out to BearsApr 24, 2026 5:28 pm - Why the Bears decided to take Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
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NFL draft 2026 best available players for Chicago Bears: Lee Hunter, De’Zhaun StriblingApr 24, 2026 10:27 am - Here’s an updated Bears big board for Day 2 of the draft, organized by position and with the player rankings from Brugler’s draft guide, “The Beast.”
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Lucky Duck: Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman falls to Bears at No. 25, filling a needApr 23, 2026 11:21 pm - The Chicago Bears used their first-round pick of the 2026 NFL draft to boost their secondary by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall on Thursday night.
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QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draftApr 23, 2026 10:25 pm - Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night.
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draftApr 23, 2026 8:49 pm - New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of ...
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Chicago Bears are eager for the NFL draft. Will they pass the big test?Apr 23, 2026 10:31 am - The Chicago Bears, headquartered at Halas Hall, are eager to make the most of their opportunities with a current wallet of seven picks and their first selection coming at No. 25.
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Silvy: Why there’s even more pressure on Bears GM Ryan Poles now than there was two years agoApr 23, 2026 6:15 am - Bears columnist Marc Silverman writes about this weekend’s NFL draft.
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‘Grateful’ Bowen enjoys busy spring on recruiting trail as one of nation’s top-ranked football playersApr 22, 2026 4:01 pm - IC Catholic Prep’s Grant Bowen -- the No. 25 high school football player overall and No. 1 athlete nationally in the Class of 2028, according to Rivals -- took visits to some of the nation’s premier college football programs this spring. At each stop, he had a different experience.