The Chicago Bears are expected to make a push for the playoffs in 2025, but to really become a Super Bowl contender, they address a glaring weakness in this early 2026 mock draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson are at odds over a contract extension, with the Chicago Bears being a potential suitor, but the financial hurdles to make the trade work are significant.

The place where you grow up can shape you as surely as a chisel shapes wood. Chicago Bears first-round draft pick Colston Loveland most assuredly was shaped in Gooding, Idaho.

Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times and nary a Chicago running back hit 1,000 years. Blame the offense. The team allowed 6,023 yards, sixth-most in the league. Blame the defense. P

Bears QB Caleb Williams faces major pressure under new HC Ben Johnson, with comparisons to Jayden Daniels creating huge expectations.

Carlton is a massive 6’6″ and 275-pound pass rusher from the University of California with the physical profile that defensive coordinator Dennis Allen covets. His college career was marked by consistent improvement, with career highs in tackles (8), sacks (2), and quarterback hurries (2) in a single game.

The Chicago Bears had an incredibly busy offseason, and the upgrades GM Ryan Poles made on offense and defense have leveled up expectations.

Hendrickson's future with the Bengals has never looked more bleak. The All-Pro defender recently called out Cincinnati for cutting off communication during the contract process, and stated during an interview at Bengals offseason workouts on Tuesday that he won't play under his current deal in 2025.