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When they were kids tossing a football around in one of their backyards, Josh Kreutz never dreamed that he and Jai Williams would be suiting up together with the Bears. But that's exactly what's transpiring this week at Halas Hall.

The Bears held their first of two non-contact rookie minicamp practices Friday at Halas Hall. The team's first three draft picks — safety Dillon Thieneman, offensive lineman Logan Jones and tight end Sam Roush — spoke to the media following the workout. Here is what we learned from the trio.

The NFL on Friday announced that the league's 2026 regular-season schedule will be released Thursday, May 14. The Bears' schedule will be announced on ChicagoBears.com and the Chicago Bears Official App at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Coach Ben Johnson's primary goal during this week's rookie minicamp is to teach the NFL prospects about the Bears' culture, expectations and standards.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, ChicagoBears.com gathered testimonials from players, coaches and executives recognizing teachers and educators who inspired them.

The Bears on Thursday invited 54 players, most of whom are rookies, to participate in a three-day minicamp at Halas Hall, giving them the opportunity to display their NFL-caliber talents on and off the field.

The Chicago Bears on Friday announced the signing of four selections from the 2026 NFL Draft – wide receiver Zavion Thomas, defensive back Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg. Additionally, the Bears have signed 13 undrafted free agents.

The Chicago Bears have returned to Manchester in 2026, strengthening their commitment to growing American football in Greater Manchester and the Northwest with an expanded NFL Girls' Flag program. Returning to the city for a third consecutive year, the Bears will launch two Manchester leagues for the very first time, reflecting the huge enthusiasm from local schools, players and communities.

On Thursday, the Chicago Bears released their 2025-2026 Season Community Report, which outlines community outreach efforts over the past year as the club and its charitable arm, Bears Care, continue to drive positive change throughout the Chicagoland area. The Bears are committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and being a Championship football organization on and off the field.

Ahead of rookie minicamp this weekend and the start of OTAs, new offensive coordinator Press Taylor talks to ChicagoBears.com about his expanded role with the Bears after spending last season as pass game coordinator.

With rookie minicamp being held this week at Halas Hall, we asked recent Bears draft picks to provide advice for their teammates about the annual event.

Tight end Sam Roush, the 69th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, talks with ChicagoBears.com about who is on his tight end Mount Rushmore, how quickly he can solve a Rubik's Cube, what is on the top of his bucket list and more.

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El Tight End Sam Roush, pick número 69 del Draft NFL 2026, habla con ChicagoBears.com sobre quiénes forman su Mount Rushmore de alas cerradas, en cuánto tiempo resuelve un cubo de Rubik, qué tiene en lo alto de su lista de deseos y mucho más.

Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren was recognized by City Year Chicago at its annual Ripples of Hope Gala for his efforts toward Chicago's youth both personally and professionally.

Bears executive vice president of legal and business affairs & chief legal officer Krista Whitaker was recently honored by the BWLA at their annual spring fundraiser luncheon for being a trailblazing leader "whose enduring legacy of excellence, service, and impact continues to shape the legal profession and inspire generations to come."

Chicago Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren and General Manager Ryan Poles collaborated with executive-level leadership across the Chicagoland region to develop the Second Season: Player Internship Program, working alongside notable Chicagoland entities, such as United Airlines, Crate & Barrel, Abbott Laboratories, Mars Inc. and McDonald's to create unique, immersive experiences for current Chicago Bears players.

Offensive lineman Logan Jones, the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, talks with ChicagoBears.com about his favorite Tory Taylor memory while teammates with him at Iowa, who he is most excited to play with in Chicago, the details of his draft night and more.

El lineman ofensivo Logan Jones, pick número 57 del Draft NFL 2026, habla con ChicagoBears.com sobre su mejor recuerdo de Tory Taylor, con quién está más emocionado de jugar en Chicago, cómo vivió su noche de draft y más.

Second-round draft pick Logan Jones is excited to join the Bears because their culture and people remind him of the University of Iowa, saying that Halas Hall "truly is a special place."

El safety Dillon Thieneman, selección de primera ronda de los Chicago Bears en el Draft de la NFL 2026, habla con ChicagoBears.com sobre con quién tiene más ganas de jugar en Chicago, su mejor recuerdo en el fútbol americano, su canción previa a los partidos y mucho más.

Safety Dillon Thieneman, the Bears' first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, talks with ChicagoBears.com about who he's most excited to play beside in Chicago, his favorite football memory ever, his go-to pregame song and more.

Coach Ben Johnson was elated after GM Ryan Poles and the Bears strengthened their roster in the NFL Draft with intense competitors who are consumed by football.

Recap the Bears' 2026 Draft with news, photos, highlights and more featuring the seven members of the club's newest rookie class.

The Bears traded up for the second time Saturday, moving into the sixth round to draft Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg at No. 213.

The Bears on Saturday selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with pick No. 166, which they acquired in a trade earlier in the day with the Panthers.

The Bears traded up five spots in the fourth round of the draft and chose Texas' Malik Muhammad with the No. 124 overall pick.

The Bears on Friday night selected LSU receiver Zavion Thomas with the 89th pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.

After trading down nine spots, the Bears on Friday night selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush with the 69th pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.

The Bears added to their offensive line Friday evening by selecting Iowa's Logan Jones with the 57th pick in the second round of the NFL Draft.

It was evident Friday at Halas Hall that football and family are both extremely important to Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman.

During a virtual interview with Chicago media Thursday night, Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman discussed his blazing speed, his transition into the NFL and more.

New Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman, the No. 25 overall pick, checks in from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to describe how he felt when he received the life-changing call from general manager Ryan Poles, his emotions walking across the draft stage and more.

The Bears bolstered their secondary Thursday night by selecting Oregon's Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

With the NFL Draft kicking off Thursday night, we reviewed 27 final mock drafts to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick.

Three months removed from the season-ending injury T.J. Edwards suffered in the wild card win over the Packers, the veteran linebacker is feeling positive about his rehab.

The Bears on Tuesday honored linebacker T.J. Edwards and tight end Colston Loveland as the 2025 winners of the prestigious Brian Piccolo Award during a ceremony at Halas Hall.

Talent is a given, but there's one other vital attribute that the Bears are seeking in the prospects they're targeting in this week's NFL Draft.

Having been acquired by the Bears last month via a trade with the Patriots, center Garrett Bradbury intends to spend the spring building a rapport with his new teammates and learning the offense.

Back at Halas Hall for the start of the Bears' offseason program, quarterback Caleb Williams on Monday expressed optimism that the reigning NFC North champions would "find ways to get better."

When safety Coby Bryant returned to Chicago Sunday night ahead of the first day of the Bears' offseason program, he felt a childlike giddiness, telling reporters: "I felt like a kid going to preschool again, honestly. I'm excited."

With the Bears holding the No. 25 pick in the NFL Draft, senior writer Larry Mayer unearths some fun facts about that slot.

To commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Bears drafting Hall of Fame return specialist Devin Hester, read senior writer Larry Mayer's deep dive on the process that led to the University of Miami star being selected with the 57th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.

With the NFL Draft just one week away, we reviewed a dozen mock drafts that were updated this week to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the first round.

The Bears have announced the jersey numbers the players they've acquired this offseason will wear.

Dave McGinnis, who served as Bears linebackers coach from 1986-95 as part of a 44-year coaching career, passed away Monday in Tennessee at age 74.

With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, we reviewed recently updated mock drafts to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the first round.

Bears All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney will be inducted into the North Carolina State Football Ring of Honor sometime this season, the university announced this week.

Ben Johnson did not grow up dreaming about becoming an NFL head coach, but as he enters his second season in that role with the Bears, it's clear that he has found his calling.

GM Ryan Poles spoke with ChicagoBears.com this week about when he felt the Bears began creating their identity last season, the player who best embodies Dennis Allen's defense and more.

Chairman George H. McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren provided a stadium update this week at the NFL owners meetings, discussing the two possible sites the Bears are considering.

Chairman George H. McCaskey on Wednesday thanked Bears fans for creating an imposing home-field advantage during the magical 2025 season, describing the crowd as "a potent force at Soldier Field."

In honor of the University of Illinois heading to the Final Four, take a look at the connections between the Bears and Fighting Illini, beginning with legendary Hall of Famers George Halas and Red Grange.

Acquiring players via free agency, trades and the draft isn't the only way the Bears can improve in 2026. They are also hoping for two of their best defensive players to be fully healthy.

Instead of celebrating what the Bears offense accomplished during a magical 2025 season, coach Ben Johnson is focused on improving key aspects of the unit.

At the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, Bears coach Ben Johnson spoke about a player he wants to get the ball to "as often as we possibly can," another he views as a perfect replacement for a retired Pro Bowler and a tone-setter on defense.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Chicago Bears are giving flowers by recognizing impact, honoring legacy and elevating women whose leadership continues to move football forward. ChicagoBears.com spoke with a group of women, self-titled the Lady Bears, who have built a tight knit community around their diehard Bears fandom and passion for giving back to their city.

With the NFL Draft only one month away, we reviewed a dozen mock drafts to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the first round.

New Bears defensive back Cam Lewis talks with ChicagoBears.com about his former baseball career, his favorite memory of backup QB Case Keenum in Buffalo, his guilty pleasure song and much more.

New Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore talks with ChicagoBears.com about the culture shock of going from playing football in Canada to playing in the United States, his favorite dad activities, retiring from freestyling and much more.

Safety Elijah Hicks is excited to remain with the organization that drafted him and has helped shape his NFL journey after signing a one-year deal with the Bears earlier this month, saying: "I want to be able to see it through. I want to be able to get to that Super Bowl here."

The chance to battle for his old starting job was too good to pass up for Braxton Jones, who returns for a fifth season with the Bears after inking a one-year deal.

The Bears recently concluded the second year of their Monsters Flag Football program, which provides boys and girls, typically ages 11-17, an opportunity to learn and develop flag football skills through 90-minute training sessions. Sponsored by Invisalign, the program grew exponentially in its second year as the Bears hosted 25 clinics for more than 2,600 students.

Having worked with Kalif Raymond in Detroit, receivers coach/assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El sees the speedy receiver/return specialist as a perfect fit for the Bears.

The Bears last week signed receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond, who spent multiple seasons with head coach Ben Johnson and receivers/assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El in Detroit. Learn more about the nine-year veteran as he discusses his favorite moment with Johnson, sports idols growing up, favorite Paramore songs and much more.

The chance to return home for a second stint with the Bears was something linebacker and Lake Zurich native Jack Sanborn "couldn't pass up."

The Bears on Wednesday announced the return of linebacker Jack Sanborn, a Chicagoland native who played for his hometown team from 2022-24. Learn more about the fifth-year pro as he discusses who he's most excited to reunite with in Chicago, his hidden musical talents and much more.

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday announced that the club has signed linebacker Jack Sanborn to a one-year deal and defensive lineman James Lynch to a one-year deal.

With the NFL Draft more a little more than a month away, we reviewed a dozen recently updated mock drafts to see who pro football analysts are projecting the Bears will select with the 25th pick in the first round.

Tickets for the 2026 Chicago Bears Draft Party by Miller Lite are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. The event will take place Thursday, April 23, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. CT at Soldier Field, where fans can gather to watch live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, celebrate the Chicago Bears' first-round selection and enjoy an evening of entertainment, interactive activities and appearances throughout the stadium.

New Bears linebacker Devin Bush talks with ChicagoBears.com about his linebacker Mount Rushmore, hidden talent, guilty pleasure movie and much more.

The strong bond between new Bears safety Coby Bryant and his older brother, Christian, was evident last week during their visit to Halas Hall.

The Chicago Bears on Monday announced that the club has re-signed defensive back Jaylon Jones to a one-year contract.

New Bears safety Coby Bryant talks with ChicagoBears.com about how he was introduced to football, the inspiration behind his gameday fits, his favorite travel destination and much more.

The Chicago Bears on Friday announced that the club has re-signed offensive lineman Braxton Jones to a one-year contract. Additionally, the Bears have signed defensive back Cam Lewis to a two-year contract and defensive lineman Kentavius Street to a one-year contract.

Bears free agent acquisitions Coby Bryant, Kalif Raymond, Devin Bush and Neville Gallimore spoke to the media about their NFL careers and what convinced them to join the reigning NFC North Champions.

In just one year, the Bears went from hosting the first-ever collegiate women's flag football game in Illinois between Rockford University and Benedictine University, commemorating each program's first season, to organizing an inaugural tournament for seven collegiate programs at Halas Hall.

GM Ryan Poles spoke to the media Thursday at Halas Hall about the slew of roster moves the Bears have made in the first two days of the new league year.

Newly acquired Bears center Garrett Bradbury is excited for the opportunity to join the reigning NFC North Champions in 2026, telling reporters Thursday: "I'm not coming in to try and change anything. I'm coming in to help."

The Chicago Bears on Thursday announced that the club has signed defensive back Coby Bryant to a three-year deal, linebacker Devin Bush to a three-year deal, defensive lineman Neville Gallimore to a two-year deal and wide receiver Kalif Raymond to a one-year deal.