Articles filed under Football
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Being picky: Bears showed in draft that they have a type when choosing playersApr 25, 2026 8:33 pm - The Bears added seven players during the three-day NFL draft this weekend. They used their first-round draft pick to take Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman and then added th...
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Bears liked the athleticism, physicality of defensive lineman Van den Berg, trading up to get himApr 25, 2026 6:54 pm - Jordan van den Berg always seemed destined to excel at some sport. It just depended on which one he’d choose. Van den Berg comes from an athletic family. His grandfather ...
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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.