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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.
Why Ashton Jeanty and top pass rushers can’t be ruled out for Bears – SI – Failures by the Bears offensive line in 2024 might not mean the draft becomes totally about blockers for Caleb Williams, and other positions could come into play.
Why the coming Trey Smith bidding war looks bleak for Bears – SI – The Bears and Trey Smith have long been labeled a thing. It probably started in November, just after the Matt Eberflus meltdown became obvious during the Hail Mary game.
Bears mock draft 1.0: Finding good pass protectors, maybe better pass rushers – The Athletic – The Bears have three picks in the top 50 this year to build around QB Caleb Williams — or improve their defense.
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.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Browns ownership proposes a 50/50 funding plan for domed stadium – NBC Sports – In a lengthy item on the team’s website that few will read and even fewer will understand (hand raised), the Browns unveiled their proposed for funding a new domed stadium in Brook Park.
Saints re-sign Clyde Edwards-Helaire to one-year contract – NBC Sports – Clyde Edwards-Helaire didn’t play much in 2024, but he’ll get a chance to make the Saints in 2025.
Given his contract details, Chiefs will want an answer from Travis Kelce soon – NBC Sports – Travis Kelce is going to take some time to mull his future.
A.J. Brown brings Lombardi Trophy to hospital to visit 10-year-old plane crash victim – NBC Sports – Ten-year-old Andre Howard III has been at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since debris from the January 31 plane crash struck his family’s car.
A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia – and it’s all captured on camera – ABC7 Los Angeles – A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Tom Waddle: Chicago Bears should not bring back Keenan Allen – Windy City Gridiron – Tom Waddle joins the Bears Banter Podcast!
Bear Bones: An NFL-centric Concussion Chat with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth – Windy City Gridiron – Join our Bear Bones LIVE at 5:30 (CT) for a special interview with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth.
Potential Free Agent Matches with Ties To The New Coaching Staff – Windy City Gridiron – In our second installment of potential fits with the new coaching staff, we’ll dive into a pool of players that are set to hit the free agent market next month.
Chicago Bears 2025 Roster Turnover: A tight end room makeover is coming – Windy City Gridiron – In this 13-part series, we’ll take an in-depth look at each position group for the Chicago Bears with an eye toward the 2025 season. We’ll speculate on who stays, who goes, and some potential additions we’d like to see general manager Ryan Poles make.
How to build a championship-worthy offensive line – Windy City Gridiron – How much were the teams in the conference championship games willing to spend on their offensive lines?
Schefter: Bears are ‘The Matchup to Watch’ vs Eagles in Season Opener – Windy City Gridiron – ESPN’s NFL Insider shared his theory for why Chicago could be kicking off the new season with the defending champs
x160630: Big Men of the Draft – Windy City Gridiron – Well Bears Faithful, this is a tough article to write this year. Over the last 3 seasons a slew of top OL talent has come out of the collegiate ranks in the top 3 rounds of the draft; and the icing…
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