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Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how the pre-draft process will be different this year due to COVID-19, how the players involved in the Khalil Mack trade fared in 2020 and the only British-born player in Bears history.

Bears offensive lineman Badara Traore and Dr. Dale Wesson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Clark Atlanta University, discuss the history and the importance of HBCUs.

Chicago Bears outside linebackers coach Bill Shuey and former Bears quarterback Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears All Access.

Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager explains why he thinks Bears ILB Roquan Smith will "make the jump" and "get to the next level" in 2021 after his breakout 2020 season.

Rod Graves is now directing the same drive and passion he exhibited during more than a decade with the Bears into his role as executive director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance.

Fenton High School quarterback, Nickolas Benn, gets a surprise phone call from Bears linebacker Josh Woods after he was recognized by the Bears for making a difference in his community.

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks took to Twitter Monday night to answer questions from fans about his most memorable moments with the Bears, his favorite teammates, the best offensive linemen he's played against and more.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the franchise tag, how many uniform numbers have been worn by just one Bears player and notable players selected with the 52nd pick in the second round the Bears own in this year's draft.

New defensive coordinator Sean Desai and SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

With the NFL Draft just over two months away, here's who a dozen draft analysts are predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in the first round.

Take a look at the Bears players officially slated to become unrestricted, restricted, or exclusive rights free agents when the NFL's free agency period begins on March 17.

Take a look at the home and away matchups slated for the Bears' 2021 season. (Opponents listed are based on the NFL's current 16-game formula and may change.)

We've compiled each NFL team's strength of schedule in 2021 based on their opponents' records from the 2020 season. With the list sorted from easiest to hardest, flip through to see where the Bears rank. (Strength of schedule for each team is based on the NFL's current 16-game formula and is subject to change.)

With Chicago being blanketed in snow over the past few weeks, take a look at Soldier Field and other notable locations following the city's most recent winter system.

Bears linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe and Air Force veteran Ted Manuel discuss segregation and confronting prejudice in the military in the 1950's.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses who Walter Payton supplanted as the Bears' all-time leading rusher, NFL quarterbacks who are due to become free agents next month and the Bears' top 10 all-time sack leaders.

Former Bear Jerry Azumah, with the help of Verizon and Jus Sandwiches, delivers meals to the Jesse Brown VA Hospital.

As the Bears' longtime head equipment manager, Tony Medlin is grateful for the opportunity to keep players safe, mentor them and establish lifelong friendships.

In the 1960s, Bears star running backs Gale Sayers and Willie Galimore both were active participants in the Civil Rights Movement, which aimed to end racial discrimination.

Sean Desai took an unconventional path to the NFL. Here are five things you may not know about the new Bears defensive coordinator.

The coaching staff for next season is set. Take a look at the Bears' new and returning coaches heading into 2021.

New Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai vowed Monday that the defense under his watch will be physical and establish an identity that fans will embrace and relate to.

New Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai is excited to work with a talented veteran defense that has nine of 11 starters under contract, saying: "I think we've got a lot of tools in place here."  

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after new Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai spoke to the media on Monday.

New Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai addresses the media Monday via video conference call.

In honor of Valentine's Day this weekend, take a look at some of the best bear hugs given by the 2020 Bears defense.

Former Bears offensive lineman Olin Kreutz and former quarterback and SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

Selma native Lachavious Simmons and Dr. Dulaney of the DuSable Museum, discuss the march that changed the history of civil rights in the United States.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses when the NFL will award compensatory draft picks, David Montgomery's improvement as a receiver out of the backfield and where Khalil Mack ranks in sacks since joining the Bears.

The Bears on Wednesday hired veteran NFL coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant. He arrives after spending the past three seasons as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator.

Take a look back at some of the best moments from "Big Guys in a Benz" with Anthony "Spice" Adams.

The Bears and Hall of Fame middle linebacker Mike Singletary honored winners of the team's Community High School All-Stars award.

If the Bears had a Mount Rushmore of Black History pioneers, it undoubtedly would be comprised of Lovie Smith, Willie Thrower, Eddie Macon and George Taliaferro. Take a closer look at the quartet.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how many times the Bears have beaten the eventual Super Bowl champion, why the Bears will visit the Rams for the third straight season and how teams that have posted 8-8 records in back-to-back seasons have fared in Year 3.

The Bears are slated to face one of their most difficult schedules in the past decade next season, with eight games against teams that made the playoffs in 2020. However, a team's strength of schedule tends to tell more about the past season than the upcoming one.

The Bears on Thursday hired Michael Pitre as their running backs coach. Pitre spent the last three seasons as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Oregon State.

Hall of Famer Dick Butkus and Charles Tillman host a Q&A session with Verizon and Bears fans.

Receiver Anthony Miller surprised Leo Catholic High School student David Gross, an aspiring sports journalist, with a free Invisalign® treatment and an autographed jersey.

Former Bears Jerry Azumah and Rashied Davis take an exclusive tour of the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether the NFL will expand to a 17-game season in 2021, whether the Bears have filled all of their coaching vacancies and if seven teams will continue to make the playoffs in each conference.

In honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we take a look back at a December feature on Bears sports science coordinator and dietician Jennifer Gibson, who is combining her love of sports, science and food into a rewarding career in the NFL. 

Go on the field with the Bears and listen in on the best Mic'd Up moments from the 2020 season.

The Bears are recognizing eight young women contributing to IHSA Football in honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day.

The Bears on Tuesday hired Mike Adams as their assistant defensive backs coach. Adams played safety for 16 NFL seasons from 2004-19, earning two trips to the Pro Bowl with the Colts in 2014-15.

From Hall of Fame legend Walter Payton to present-day running back Tarik Cohen, the Bears have discovered impactful players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

In honor of Black History Month, writer Nathan Smith ranks the top 10 NFL players who played for a Historically Black College or University, including two Bears legends.

The NFL Draft is still nearly three months away. But it's never too early to peruse mock drafts. Take a look at who 12 draft analysts are predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in the first round.

The Bears will celebrate Black History Month across all official team channels throughout February. Fans are encouraged to follow along and learn more about Bears and Chicago Black history.

Check out the top plays from the Chicago Bears 2020 Draft Class.

The Bears on Friday hired Bill McGovern as their inside linebackers coach and promoted Bill Shuey from defensive pass analyst/assistant linebackers coach to outside linebackers coach.

Check out the top plays from defensive lineman Bilal Nichols from the 2020 season.

A Day 1 starter who made an immediate impact as a rookie in 2020, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will look to take even more strides in his second NFL season in 2021.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the players who have been drafted with the No. 20 pick the Bears own this year, quarterbacks the Bears have acquired in trades and the last time the Bears had the same record in back-to-back seasons.

Former Bears defensive back Charles "Peanut" Tillman and former quarterback and SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

The Bears surprise a group of COVID-19 health care workers at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, thanking them for their sacrifice during the pandemic.

Check out the top plays from tight end Cole Kmet from the 2020 season.

The Bears on Thursday hired Chris Rumph as defensive line coach. Rumph spent the 2020 season as Houston Texans outside linebackers coach after previously working at top college programs such as Alabama and Clemson.

Check out the best photos of the 2020 season—taken by Bears photographers—featuring players on the defensive side of the ball.

An abbreviated third season still showed the potential of guard James Daniels, whose return in 2021 should provide a huge boost for the Bears offense.

Check out the top plays from defensive back Jaylon Johnson from the 2020 season.