The Bear’s Den, April 4, 2025

Bears bringing in veteran QB to support Caleb Williams, plus two other players added

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Case Keenum adds veteran’s touch as Bears backup to Caleb Williams – SI – Case Keenum joins his eighth team in Chicago after spending the last two seasons in Houston behind C.J. Stroud.

Pair of former Ravens finds new home on Chicago Bears roster – SI – Miles Boykin and Shaun Wade both started careers with Baltimore but wound up elsewhere and now have been added for depth to the Bears roster.

Source: Bears to sign veteran QB Case Keenum on 1-year deal – 670 – Veteran quarterback Case Keenum has agreed to join the Bears on a one-year deal, a source told 670 The Score on Thursday. He’ll compete for the backup role behind starting quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bears sign receiver Miles Boykin, cornerback Shaun Wade – 670 – The Bears have signed receiver Miles Boykin and cornerback Shaun Wade to one-year deals, the team announced Thursday. Boykin has 38 receptions for 498 yards and seven touchdowns in 73 career games over five NFL seasons.

Bears to sign veteran QB Case Keenum as mentor to Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent: source – Chicago Sun-Times – Keenum has been in the NFL since 2012 and can be a helpful resource as the Bears’ third quarterback.

Bears sign WR Miles Boykin, CB Shaun Wade ahead of offseason program – Chicago Sun-Times – Boykin is from Tinley Park and starred at Providence Catholic before going on to play at Notre Dame.

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ second season is essential to his success – Chicago Sun-Times – Williams’ second NFL season will officially begin when the Bears report to Halas Hall on Monday for the start of their offseason program.

Case Keenum: Chicago Bears to sign veteran quarterback – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears reportedly are expected to sign journeyman quarterback Case Keenum, 37, adding a veteran presence for Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears: News on Soldier Field, move to Arlington Heights – Chicago Tribune – What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field, including a new domed lakefront stadium or move to Arlington Heights.

Bears bringing on veteran QB Case Keenum to mentor Caleb Williams: Source – The Athletic – Keenum comes to Chicago with 66 career NFL starts, including two for the Texans in 2023.

Ryan Poles exclusive: Bears GM explains key draft priorities and getting balance right – The Athletic – “Hoge & Jahns” sit down with Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles to discuss how the team approaches draft evaluations.

Bizarre 2025 NFL Mock Draft sends Chicago Bears jaw-dropping pick in first round – SI – The 2025 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away, which means mock drafts are getting wilder by the day. This new mock from NFL.com is bonkers for the Chicago Bears.

Caleb Williams gets a mentor: Grading the Chicago Bears’ Case Keenum signing – SI – The Chicago Bears added a veteran quarterback in free agency who should pay dividends as a mentor to second-year QB Caleb Williams in 2025.

Josh McDaniels: New offense will be an adjustment for Drake Maye, but not a big deal – NBC Sports – The Patriots will start their offseason program next week and that will give quarterback Drake Maye his first chance to work with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

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NFL announces 2025 offseason workout dates for all 32 teams – The Athletic – Find out each team’s schedule of organized team practice activities and mandatory minicamp.

Cardinals, TE Trey McBride agree to four-year extension – NBC Sports – Arizona has locked up one of its key young players through the 2029 season.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears least successful team over last 10 NFL Drafts – Windy City Gridiron – Chicago has the distinction of the most top-10 picks with the least amount of production.

Report: Bears signing QB Case Keenum to one-year deal – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears will be the journeyman Keenum’s eighth team in his NFL career.

Chicago Bears sign WR Miles Boykin and DB Shaun Wade to 1-year deals – Windy City Gridiron – Both players were added on one-year deals.

Bears positional spending: Linemen the focus of new-look Chicago offense – Windy City Gridiron – How are the NFC North teams spending their money on offense? We break down the Bears’ spend and their cohorts.

NFL Announces Offseason Workout Program Dates for the Chicago Bears – Windy City Gridiron – We’re less than a week away form the Bears reporting to Halas Hall for the offseason program!

Chicago Bears Building Block or Not: Defensive Line – Windy City Gridiron – We’ve reached the final part of the building block series. How does the defensive line shape up?

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