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Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how the Bears might approach a reduced preseason slate, the franchise record most in jeopardy of being broken during a 17-game season and running back Lamar Miller's status.

We've already examined who NFL analysts are predicting the Bears will draft in the first round. Taking a deeper dive, here's who a dozen of them think GM Ryan Pace and company will select in Round 2.

Check out our seven fun facts about the No. 20 selection that the Bears own in this year's NFL Draft.

With the Bears holding the 20th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, take a look at the players who have been selected No. 20 overall since 2001.

The Bears on Friday re-signed defensive back Michael Joseph to a one-year contract.

The Bears unearthed a hidden gem in the fifth round of last year's draft in Darnell Mooney, but the speedy receiver is far from the first draft steal in Bears history.

Defensive back Desmond Trufant sits down with Lauren Screeden and talks about joining the Bears' secondary.

With the NFL Draft just three weeks from Thursday, take a look at who 17 draft analysts are predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in the first round.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses which schools the Bears have drafted the most players from, if the 17th game will always be NFC versus AFC and the thinnest positions in the draft.

Former quarterback Jim Miller joins hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears All Access.

While the Bears have re-signed 13 of their own players and added seven veterans from other teams in free agency, we take a look at the moves their NFC North opponents have made so far this offseason.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the deepest positions in the draft, how the NFL will schedule the preseason and Bears players who appeared in every game last season.

NFL owners are expected to vote on a proposal that would expand jersey number options for certain positions, enabling running backs, receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear single digits.

Speaking to reporters via Zoom Friday, Bears general manager Ryan Pace shared his thoughts on signing quarterback Andy Dalton, receiver Allen Robinson II's status and more.

With a core of promising young players led by Roquan Smith and David Montgomery melding with key additions in free agency and the draft, the Bears are confident they'll improve in 2021.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace spoke to the media on Friday.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media Friday morning via video conference call.

General Manager Ryan Pace meets with the media Friday morning via video conference call.

NFL owners are expected to vote in May on 11 proposed rule changes that include new overtime formats as well as an intriguing alternative to onside kicks.

With MLB Opening Day Thursday, take a look at the 33 baseball stadiums that have also hosted at least one Bears game in the club's storied history.

With the NFL season expanding from 16 to 17 games, the number of matchups determined by where teams finished in the previous year's standings also has increased from two to three.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why the Bears play the Raiders in Las Vegas in their 17th game, when the schedule could expand to 18 games and if teams will play their 17th game the final week of the season.

After a busy March full of roster moves, catch up on all of the Bears' transactions throughout the month.

During virtual league meetings Tuesday, NFL owners voted to expand the regular-season schedule from 16 to 17 games beginning this year. The Bears' 17th game will be in Las Vegas against the Raiders.

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.

With four sixth-round picks, the Bears will have multiple opportunities to unearth a late gem in this year's NFL Draft, just as they did with sixth-rounders Patrick Mannelly (1998) and Chris Harris (2005).

The Bears on Friday bolstered their offense by signing veteran running back Damien Williams to a one-year contract. Williams has played six NFL seasons with the Dolphins and Chiefs.

Take a look at new Bears RB Damien Williams in action. Williams has rushed for 1,231 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 138 passes for 1,106 yards and 10 TDs in six NFL seasons with Kansas City and Miami.

The Bears on Friday re-signed cornerback Artie Burns to a one-year contract. Burns originally joined the Bears last year but tore his ACL in training camp and spent the season on injured reserve.

Check out highlights from new Bears running back Damien Williams.

Senior writer Larry Mayer explains why so many NFL free agents are signing one-year contracts this offseason, Bears players who've worn at least three different jersey numbers and the '85 Bears player who remained with the team the longest.

Kicker Cairo Santos and former quarterback Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears All Access.

Now healthy, veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant joins the Bears determined to rebound from a disappointing injury-plagued 2020 season with the Lions.

Safety DeAndre Houston-Carson, a special teams standout who preserved back-to-back wins in 2020 with late impact plays on defense, will return to the Bears for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract Thursday.

Defensive back Desmond Trufant meets with the Chicago media Thursday afternoon via video conference call.

Loyola University basketball star Cameron Krutwig is a Chicago area native who helped the Ramblers reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament last weekend. But that's not the only reason to root for him.

Inside linebacker Christian Jones is returning for a second stint with the Bears after signing a one-year contract Tuesday. Jones played in Chicago from 2014-17.

Take a look at Bears LB Christian Jones in action. The seven-year veteran spent the first four years of his NFL career in Chicago before playing three seasons in Detroit. He has recorded 439 tackles and 7.0 sacks in 108 career games.

The Bears on Tuesday signed veteran offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson to a one-year contract. Wilkinson spent the past four seasons with the Broncos.

Take a look at new Bears offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson in action. Wilkinson spent the past four seasons in Denver, playing in 45 games with 26 starts.

After a record-breaking first full season in Chicago, kicker Cairo Santos explained Tuesday why he re-signed with the Bears, saying: "That's where my heart is, to remain with these guys."

Take a trip inside the Bears' facility as QB Andy Dalton visits the building on his first day after being acquired by the club.

Following the initial wave of the 2021 free agent period, NFL.com lists the top players still on the market.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the longest tenured Bears player, players who have left the Bears since the start of free agency and when the NFL schedule is expected to be released.

Kicker Cairo Santos meets with the media Tuesday morning via video conference call.

With the April 29-May 1 NFL Draft just over one month away, here's who a dozen draft analysts are predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in the first round.

The NFL announced Monday that the 86th annual NFL Draft will take place April 29-May 1 across iconic downtown Cleveland locations, including FirstEnergy Stadium, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center.

The Bears on Sunday signed outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu to a two-year contract. The 6-3, 252-pounder has appeared in 74 games with 23 starts in seven NFL seasons with the Chargers, Jets and Broncos.

Take a look at new Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu in action. In seven NFL seasons, Attaochu has recorded 144 tackles and 20.5 sacks between Denver, the New York Jets and Los Angeles/San Diego.

The Bears on Saturday signed veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant to a one-year contract. Trufant has started 103 games in eight seasons with the Falcons (2013-19) and Lions (2020).

Take a look at new Bears defensive back Desmond Trufant in action. Trufant has 14 interceptions, three forced fumbles and 6.0 sacks in eight NFL seasons with Detroit and Atlanta.

The Bears on Saturday signed defensive lineman Angelo Blackson to a two-year contract. The 28-year-old has appeared in 85 games with 30 starts over six NFL seasons with the Titans, Texans and Cardinals.

Take a look at new Bears defensive lineman Angelo Blackson in action. The six-year veteran has registered 101 tackles and 6.0 sacks during stops in Arizona, Houston and Tennessee.

Check out highlights from new Bears defensive back Desmond Trufant.

The Bears on Saturday released veteran cornerback Kyle Fuller. The 2014 first-round pick appeared in 96 career games, recording 390 tackles, 19 interceptions and 82 pass breakups.

With the NFL revealing the complete order for the April 29-May 1 draft, the Bears now know where all eight of their picks are slotted.

Quarterback Andy Dalton sits down with Jeff Joniak after arriving at Halas Hall for the first time.

Long-snapper Patrick Scales will return to the Bears for a sixth season after agreeing on Friday to a one-year contract. Scales has appeared in 69 games in five years with the Bears.

With the Illinois high school football season kicking off this weekend, former Bears fullback Jason McKie is gearing up for his first year as head coach at Carmel Catholic in Mundelein.

With IHSA football kicking off this weekend, we bring back senior writer Larry Mayer's ranking of the top 10 Bears players who played high school football in the same state where they played NFL ball.