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Bears secondary coach Deshea Townsend is helping the team's defensive backs grow as players and people by sharing what he learned on and off the field during a 13-year NFL career as a cornerback.

Chicago Bears area scout David Williams and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from defensive back Thomas Graham Jr and Defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how often second-round pick Teven Jenkins lined up at left tackle at Oklahoma State, the timetable for signing undrafted free agents and how many times the Bears have drafted "Mr. Irrelevant."

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

Bears preseason and regular-season single-game tickets and suites will go on sale to the general public next Wednesday, May 12, at 8:30 p.m. CT, shortly after the 2021 NFL regular-season schedule is announced by the league.

One national football writer has identified Bears sixth-round picks Khalil Herbert, a running back from Virginia Tech, and Thomas Graham Jr., a cornerback from Oregon, as two of 10 steals in last week's NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears area scout John Syty and Jeff Joniak break down wide receiver Dazz Newsome, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.

The emotional embrace that Chris Rumph Sr. shared with his son after Chris Rumph II was drafted by the Chargers last Saturday is something the Bears defensive line coach will never forget.

The Bears on Wednesday released an updated list of key offseason dates, highlighted by two minicamps and 10 OTA practices.

Chicago Bears area scout John Syty and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from running back Khalil Herbert.

The Bears on Tuesday signed receiver Damiere Byrd to a one-year contract. Byrd has appeared in 44 NFL games with 20 starts over five seasons with the Panthers (2016-18), Cardinals (2019) and Patriots (2020).

Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins excelled as a senior last season at Oklahoma State, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. But his college coach is convinced that the best is yet to come for the Bears' second-round pick.

The Bears have exercised the fifth-year option on inside linebacker Roquan Smith, keeping him under contract through 2022. Smith has led the Bears in tackles in each of his first three NFL seasons.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the last time the Bears spent their first five draft picks on offensive players, the prospects who were drafted by other teams with the picks the Bears traded away and if any of the Bears picks returned kicks in college.

Chicago Bears area scout Scott Hamel and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from offensive lineman Larry Borom.

During a phone conversation last year, a term that Ohio State coach Ryan Day used to describe quarterback Justin Fields made a lasting impression on Bears coach Matt Nagy.

The Bears nearly earned straight A's from national analysts for a 2021 draft class headed by quarterback Justin Fields and tackle Teven Jenkins.

Chicago Bears area scout Breck Ackley and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from 2nd round pick Teven Jenkins.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales explains why Justin Fields is such an appealing prospect, breaks down what scouts have to say about the QB and discusses what he can bring to an offense.

The Bears on Monday released veteran left tackle Charles Leno Jr., an eighth-year pro who started the last 93 games dating back to 2015.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why the Bears' selection of Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick was the draft's biggest steal and how some scouts had Fields ranked as the top QB prospect going into the draft.

NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund breaks down why the Bears got the most bang for their buck of any team in the draft with the selection of OL Teven Jenkins at No. 39 overall.

Like the rest of Bears nation, coach Matt Nagy was thrilled that the team was able to shrewdly trade up nine spots in the first round of the draft to take Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.

Before heading back home from his first weekend as a Chicago Bear, rookie QB Justin Fields took in a private tour of our home stadium.

Get an exclusive look at GM Ryan Pace, coach Matt Nagy and the rest of the scouting staff assembled inside the Bears' draft room at Halas Hall during the 2021 NFL Draft.

Still energized from landing quarterback Justin Fields and offensive tackle Teven Jenkins in the first two rounds, the Bears concluded the 2021 NFL Draft by selecting five more prospects Saturday.

Fields, Jenkins, Borom, Herbert, Newsome, Graham & Tonga. See photos of all the new Bears rookies selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

General Manager Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy meet with the media after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer breakdown the third day of the NFL Draft and recap the 2021 class.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy spoke to the media on Saturday following the completion of the 2021 NFL Draft.

With their final pick in the draft Saturday, the Bears selected BYU nose tackle Khyiris Tonga in the seventh round at No. 250.

With the NFL expanding the regular-season schedule to 17 games, take a look at the Bears' finalized home and away matchups for the 2021 season.

Check out highlights from the Bears' 7th round draft choice, defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga from Brigham Young University.

With the 250th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Bears select BYU DL Khyiris Tonga.

Defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga meets with the Chicago media after being selected by the Bears in the 7th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lauren Screeden catches up with Bears' new defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga after being selected 250th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

After spending their first five draft picks on offense, the Bears addressed their defense with the final selection of the sixth round Saturday, choosing Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. at No. 228.

Check out highlights from the Bears' 6th round draft choice, defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. from Oregon.

With the 228th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Bears select Oregon DB Thomas Graham Jr.

Lauren Screeden catches up with Bears new defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. after being selected 228th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. meets with the Chicago media after being selected by the Bears in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Go inside the draft room and watch as Head Coach Matt Nagy calls Thomas Graham Jr. and lets him know he's going to be a Chicago Bear.

Four picks after choosing Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert at No. 217 in the sixth round, the Bears addressed their offense again by selecting North Carolina receiver Dazz Newsome at No. 221.

Take a look at highlights from Bears wide receiver Dazz Newsome's college career at North Carolina.

With the 221st overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Bears select North Carolina WR Dazz Newsome.

Wide receiver Dazz Newsome meets with the Chicago media after being drafted by the Bears in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lauren Screeden catches up with Bears' new wide receiver Dazz Newsome after being selected 221st overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

After trading down nine spots in the sixth round of the NFL Draft Saturday, the Bears selected Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert with the No. 217 overall pick.

Check out highlights from the Bears' 6th round draft choice, running back Khalil Herbert from Virginia Tech.

With the 217th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Bears select Virginia Tech RB Khalil Herbert.

Running back Khalil Herbert meets with the Chicago media after being drafted by the Bears in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lauren Screeden catches up with Bears new running back Khalil Herbert after being selected 217th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Watch a breakdown of sixth-round pick Khalil Herbert's college highlights and find out why "Juice" could become a fruitful pick for the Bears.

The Bears bolstered their offense in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday by selecting versatile Missouri offensive lineman Larry Borom with the 151st overall pick.

Check out highlights from the Bears' 5th round draft choice, offensive lineman Larry Borom from Missouri.

With the 151st overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Bears select Missouri OL Larry Borom.

Offensive lineman Larry Borom meets with the media after being selected by the Bears in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lauren Screeden catches up with offensive lineman Larry Borom who was drafted 151st overall by the Chicago Bears.

Bears 2020 NFL Fan of the Year Paul Videtich announces Chicago's selection of Missouri offensive lineman Larry Borom with the No. 151 pick in Round 5 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Check out senior writer Larry Mayer's interesting tidbits about the Bears selecting Teven Jenkins with the 39th pick in the draft, including the two other current Bears who were chosen in the same spot.