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In the first of a five-part series counting down the best drafts in Bears history, I've ranked the 1981 crop at No. 5. Here's why: The Bears made a solid choice in the first round of the 1981 draft when they selected USC tackle Keith Van Horne with the 11th overall pick. But what made the...

The Bears on Thursday re-signed special-teams standout and reserve defensive back Sherrick McManis to a one-year contract. The longest tenured player on the Bears roster, McManis returns for a ninth season with the team. He was originally acquired on Aug. 31, 2012 in a trade with the Texans in...

Business as usual: Because the draft is being conducted on a virtual basis for the first time this year, some NFL observers are predicting that there will be some big differences, such as fewer trades. But Pace expects next week's draft to be business as usual. "When we first heard how we were...

The first time that then-defensive coordinator Greg Blache read a scouting report on Urlacher, he felt like someone was trying to convince him that the Loch Ness Monster existed. So Blache popped in a videotape of Urlacher and discovered that at least one freak of nature was more than just an...

Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on Wednesday signed his one-year contract tender with the Bears. A restricted free agent because he has fewer than four accrued seasons of NFL experience, Robertson-Harris could have signed an offer sheet with another team after being tendered by the...

Reiterating what he told the media April 3 during a conference call, Pace praised the Bears' IT and video departments Tuesday. "Once we understood the situation and we understood the necessary restrictions in place, it just came down to, 'All right, let's adapt as quickly as possible as a team...

Not all of the greatest players in Bears history were high draft picks. Some were unearthed in late rounds and emerged as stars. Here are some of the Bears' best draft steals of all time, listed in chronological order. To see how I rank them from 1-to-10, click here. Danny Fortmann, guard...

Latest News https://www.chicagobears.com en-US https://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/static/wildcat/assets/img/logos/teams/CHI.svg https://www.chicagobears.com The aptly-named Adam Rank of NFL.com has ranked Khalil Mack and the three other Bears who were named to the NFL...

Nagy then selflessly allowed Foles to borrow his car for the rest of camp. "I didn't have a car and he let me use his car in training camp, so I could get from place to place," Foles said a few days before leading the Eagles into Soldier Field to face the Bears in a 2018 wild-card playoff...

With the NFL set to celebrate its 100th birthday on Sept. 17, 2020, here's a look at what transpired this week in Bears history: April 6 In 1914, former running back Dick Plasman was born. Selected by the Bears in the third round of the 1937 draft out of Vanderbilt, he played six of his eight...

One of the main reasons the Bears pursued and signed veteran tight end Jimmy Graham in free agency is how well he fits in their offense. "I think it's a good example where we are all connected to a vision with a player on our team," general manager Ryan Pace said last Friday. "You start with...

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. When will the new Bears players get assigned their uniform numbers? Matt B. Jackson, Michigan Well, that usually happens when...

With team and league facilities closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 clubs Monday informing them that the April 23-25 draft will be conducted via a virtual format. "Because of these circumstances," Goodell wrote in the memo, "clubs...

In signing edge rusher Robert Quinn to a five-year contract, the Bears bolstered a key position with one of the top free agents available. That's how general manager Ryan Pace described the acquisition of the two-time Pro Bowler Friday on a conference call with the media. "It's obviously a...

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. Do you know where Germain Ifedi will line up with the Bears? I know he played tackle and guard with the Seahawks. Dave F. Bend...

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on Monday announced a groundbreaking campaign, "We Are Not Playing," in partnership with Chicago's professional sports teams to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Each of Chicago's pro sports teams—the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Fire, Red...

The NFL All-Decade Team for the 2010s that was announced Monday includes four Bears: Defensive end Julius Peppers, outside linebacker Khalil Mack, and kickoff returners Devin Hester and Cordarrelle Patterson. Peppers spent the first four seasons of the decade with the Bears. Starting all 64...

"I'm excited for this opportunity," Foles said Friday during a conference call with the media. "Going through my career, it's been an interesting curve. It's been all over the place, which has honestly allowed me to go through a lot of different things and gain a lot of wisdom from it. "But...

Looking for another Bears football fix? Fans can now re-watch a second classic game in its entirety on the Bears website, app and YouTube channel for free. The last contest released was Super Bowl XX and is still available. The latest offering is the Bears' 15-6 Sunday night win over the Los...

The Bears on Friday officially announced the signings of outside linebackers Barkevious Mingo and Isaiah Irving to one-year contracts. Mingo, 29, was selected by the Browns with the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft out of LSU. He has appeared in 110 games with 38 starts the past seven...