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[unable to retrieve full-text content]The Bears bolstered their offense in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday by selecting versatile Missouri offensive lineman Larry Borom with the 151st overall pick.

Pace also made the trade when he did because he sensed a run on offensive linemen was about to begin, and he was correct: eight offensive linemen were selected in a 17-pick span from Nos. 37-53. Jenkins started games at left and right tackle the past three seasons at Oklahoma State, and the...

"My edge to me is about being able to finish anybody in the dirt," Jenkins said during a Zoom call with the media Friday night after the Bears traded up 13 spots to select him. "I don't care who you are lining up against me, I don't care what you earn against me, I don't care who you are, I'm...

Mark Potash, Chicago Sun-Times "Fittingly, Fields got the call from [Matt] Nagy when the Bears made their decision. "Coach Nagy called me up and asked me if I was ready to be a Chicago Bear and I told him, 'Of course,'" Fields said. "Their relationship is the key to the Bears' hopes of heading...

During his pre-draft video press conference Tuesday, Pace told reporters that he felt the Bears were set up extremely well to groom a promising young quarterback because that player would be surrounded by experienced teammates and coaches. In joining the Bears, Fields will be able to learn...

(2) Fields met some of his new Bears teammates Friday at Halas Hall. "Actually walking around in the facility today, I met a few guys," he said. "I met Tarik Cohen. I actually met Andy Dalton out in California before my pro day. He's a great guy. My plan in getting to know my teammates is...

Jenkins was a four-year contributor and three-year starter at Oklahoma State. Last season the 6-6, 317-pounder opened six games at right tackle and one contest at left tackle before opting out for the rest of the season. Jenkins started 10 games at right tackle and three at left tackle as a...

(3) Thursday night's trade marked the first time that the Giants have moved down in any round in four drafts led by general manager Dave Gettleman. (4) Fields is the first quarterback to be selected with the No. 11 pick in the draft since the Broncos chose Jay Cutler in 2006. (5) Thursday...

Pulling off the trade Pace told reporters that he entered the first round with three different plans. "The first plan was, 'Hey, is there going to be an opportunity to go up and get a quarterback? Let's see if we can make that happen,'" Pace said. "If that doesn't happen, we had another one...

In Fields, the Bears landed a dynamic dual threat quarterback with a high ceiling who has excelled on college football's biggest stages against perennial powerhouse programs. The 6-3, 228-pounder compiled a 20-2 record as a starter at Ohio State the past two seasons, with both losses coming in...

In each of his two seasons in Columbus, the 6-3, 228-pounder quarterbacked Ohio State to the Big Ten championship, an undefeated regular season and a berth in the College Football Playoff. As a sophomore in 2019, Fields was named a Heisman Trophy finalist, Big Ten offensive player of the year...

Jack Borowsky, Sports Illustrated (April 25) Pick: Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins Comment: Unfortunately, the Bears are picking too late to take a quarterback in the first round. Jenkins will help make Andy Dalton's life a little easier, as he can play either tackle or guard. There might...

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. How do the Bears set up their draft board? For instance, do they select a certain number of players they would take at No. 20...

How long do teams have to make their picks? The time limit is 10 minutes for Round 1, seven minutes for Round 2, five minutes for Rounds 3-6 and four minutes for Round 7. How many picks do the Bears have? The Bears have the following eight selections in the draft, with round and overall...

Robinson is a highly respected team leader who is entering his eighth NFL season and fourth with the Bears. After spending four years with the Jaguars, Robinson signed with the Bears in 2018. The Penn State product has appeared in 45 games over three seasons in Chicago, catching 255 passes for...

An underrated defensive tackle on some of the most dominant defenses in NFL history, McMichael played 13 seasons with the Bears from 1981-93. Nicknamed "Mongo" and "Ming the Merciless," he still holds the franchise record with 191 consecutive games played and his 92.5 sacks rank second in Bears...

(3) Preparing for this year's draft has been more difficult than any other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Evaluating top pro prospects has been incredibly challenging for the Bears and the other 31 NFL teams. Many college players opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID, and several teams...

Nelson worked to design and gather support for a community revitalization plan centered around creating a Healthy Lifestyle Hub to provide a home for a federally qualified health center. His vision came to life last summer when his plan was awarded the inaugural $10 million Chicago Prize by the...

You can donate to McMichael's GoFundMe campaign that has been set up "to help defray the mounting costs of Steve's daily care and medical needs." Fans are also encouraged to send their memories, well wishes and/or support to McMichael using the form below.

Throughout Steve McMichael's illustrious career as a Bears defensive tackle from 1981-93, the Texas native was gregarious, boisterous and as loud as the Hawaiian shirts he's fond of wearing. A warrior on the football field—McMichael still holds the Bears record with 191 consecutive games...