ESPN's Matt Miller shared his latest first-round projections for the 2026 NFL draft. While the Bears could go several different directions, he has them upgrading in the trenches -- specifically left tackle with Alabama's Kadyn Proctor at No. 25.

Chicago Bears’ rookie running Kyle Monangai has been one of the biggest success stories for the 2025 season. The seventh round pick has been playing like a top running back in the NFL and has been a major factor in Ben Johnson’s offense.

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai received a massive boost in a 2025 rookie redraft, climbing the rankings after a fantastic start to his career. Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai has been one of the team's most impressive rookies this season.

Chicago currently does not have a single safety under contract for the 2026 season and while general manager Ryan Poles hinted at the 2026 free agent class, getting a younger option in the building to pair with Kevin Byard ( who is prime for a one-year extension) is the best course of action.

Here are some names that could be at the top of the Bears’ draft board at the start of the 2026 NFL Draft cycle.

Ford had that contract altered to stay with Cleveland in 2025. His original contract called for Ford to be paid $3.486 million this season. But that salary was not guaranteed, and the running back accepted a pay cut to a guaranteed $1.75 million to remain with the Browns this season.

The Chicago Bears have caught a lucky break ahead of Week 15's game with the Cleveland Browns after getting bad news on nickel Kyler Gordon.

The Cleveland Browns took a chance on former Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft. But nearly two full seasons into his NFL career, Thrash has hit a major road block.