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Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies nine things that stood out during a busy and productive first few days of free agency for the Bears.

Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller are joined by center Drew Dalman to discuss the Bears' revamped offensive line.

When the Bears expressed their interest in signing defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, the 25-year-old Texas native felt the opportunity to join a "special" building in a historic sports city like Chicago was one he couldn't pass up.

Defensive back Kyler Gordon was honored as the Bears' recipient of the 2024 Ed Block Courage Award by Maryville Academy Wednesday at Manzo's Banquets in Des Plaines.

Free-agent center Drew Dalman decided to sign a three-year contract with the Bears because they provided exactly what he was seeking in his next employer.

New Bears defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo meets the Chicago media for the first time Thursday at Halas Hall.

New Bears offensive lineman Drew Dalman meets the Chicago media for the first time Thursday at Halas Hall.

General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson address the media Thursday at Halas Hall and introduce the two newest Bears – defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo and offensive lineman Drew Dalman.

The Chicago Bears on Thursday signed veteran offensive lineman Drew Dalman to a three-year contract and veteran defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year contract.

Check out the top plays from new Bears defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo.

Check out new Bears offensive lineman Drew Dalman in action. (Photos via AP)

Check out new Bears defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo in action. (Photos via AP)

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer team up with former Bears fullback and ESPN 1000 sideline reporter Jason McKie to break down the latest free agency updates from Halas Hall.

Between his admiration for the organization's storied history and trust in his abilities as an 11-year NFL veteran, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is confident he's found a new home in Chicago, telling reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall he's "so fired up" to join the Bears.

The Bears weren't planning to trade for two Pro Bowl guards, but when the opportunity presented itself, they acted quickly to land Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.

New Bears defensive lineman Grady Jarrett meets the Chicago media for the first time Wednesday at Halas Hall.

General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson address the media Wednesday at Halas Hall and introduce the three newest Bears – defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney.

New Bears offensive linemen Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson meet the Chicago media for the first time Wednesday at Halas Hall.

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday acquired offensive linemen Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson via trade.

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday announced the signing of two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Grady Jarrett to a three-year contract and tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year contract.

Check out new Bears defensive lineman Grady Jarrett in action. (Photos via AP)

Check out new Bears offensive lineman Joe Thuney in action. (Photos via AP)

Check out new Bears offensive lineman Jonah Jackson in action. (Photos via AP)

Check out new Bears tight end Durham Smythe in action. (Photos via AP)

Stay up-to-date on all the Bears' free agent news with ChicagoBears.com's free agency tracker.

Almost three years after joining the Bears off waivers as an undrafted rookie, cornerback and special teams standout Josh Blackwell fulfilled a moment he had envisioned since he was a kid when he signed a two-year contract extension to stay in Chicago.

Tickets for the 2025 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Draft Party are now on sale. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, from 6-10 p.m. at Soldier Field, featuring an evening of football, festivities and first-round pick anticipation.

Bears executive vice president of stadium development & chief operating officer Karen Murphy spoke at the inaugural Wisconsin Sports Business conference — a program she helped advise over the past year — Thursday at her alma mater in Madison.

On March 8 — International Women's Day — the Bears hosted the first ever collegiate women's flag football game in the state of Illinois, featuring Benedictine University and Rockford University.

The Chicago Bears on Monday signed veteran defensive back Tarvarius Moore to a one-year extension.

Tickets are now on sale for the 28th annual Bears Care Gala, the team's signature philanthropic event, set for Saturday, May 10 at Soldier Field's United Club. This special evening helps raise funds for breast and ovarian cancer research and treatment programs.

Check out the top plays from new Bears defensive lineman Grady Jarrett.

Take a look back at some of the most iconic Bears defensive plays in recent memory.

NFL analyst John Harris teams up with Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller on the latest episode of Bears Weekly to preview free agency.

The Bears on Thursday signed veteran linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga to a two-year contract extension.

The Bears on Thursday signed veteran defensive back Josh Blackwell to a two-year contract extension.

With the help of Bears nickel back Kyler Gordon, the Bears surprised Liberty University freshman Allison Brown with the 2025 Collin Wehr Scholarship, an annual program that provides financial assistance to young cancer survivors or the siblings of children who lost their battle with pediatric cancer.

NFL analyst Greg Cosell joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to explore where the Bears stand as free agency approaches.

In honor of Women's History Month, the Chicago Bears look forward to celebrating and highlighting the incredible achievements of women across the organization and the sports world. 

In an exclusive interview with ChicagoBears.com, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle details how he first met Ben Johnson three years ago and what the head coach's mentorship now means to him.  

As part of the Chicago Bears' celebration of Black History Month, the club honored former Bears cornerback and the club's first Black captain Bennie McRae — who passed away Nov. 22, 2012 — with a display inside Halas Hall as well as a deeper dive into his career on and off the field. 

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies eight things he learned about the Bears while spending the week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller discuss the combine from Indianapolis and catch up with Bears GM Ryan Poles.

For Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, the NFL Combine in Indianapolis represents 'an exciting time' where he can work on team-bonding with the new coaching staff, identifying new players to fit the team's culture.

New Bears coach Ben Johnson told ChicagoBears.com at the Combine that the team is seeking prospects with physicality, sound fundamentals and poise.

Throughout the course of his career, Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren has walked the walk and talked the talk when it comes to elevating women in sports — his actions culminating into being honored with the Buddy Teevens Forward Progress Award Wednesday at the NFL Women's Forum.

Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren received the prestigious Buddy Teevens Forward Progress Award at the 2025 NFL Women's Forum during the NFL Combine. This award recognizes his dedication to advancing opportunities for women in football and fostering inclusivity across the league. Watch as Warren is celebrated for his leadership and commitment to driving meaningful change in the sport.

The Bears, in collaboration with PNC, hosted the PNC Small Business Summit at Halas Hall last week. Several PNC & Bears leaders shared their industry insight followed by a panel discussion led by PNC regional Business Banking executive Sherry Jursa, joined by other leaders: Bears Director of Brand Creative John Conroy, Peppo's Subs owner Robert Peppo and CEO of Sugar Bliss Teresa Ging. "At PNC, we recognize the vital role small businesses play in driving economic growth, job creation, and innovation across Chicagoland. As the official bank of the Bears, we're proud to come together to provide unique insight for business owners as they consider their growth strategies and financial wellness," said Jursa. The event included an educational workshop geared to reinforce the joint commitment by PNC and the Bears to positively impact communities and help small businesses succeed.

In an exclusive interview with ChicagoBears.com, GM Ryan Poles discussed his approach to the combine, the most important aspect of the annual gathering and more.

General manager Ryan Poles joins hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer as they check in from the NFL Combine on the Bears, etc. Podcast.

New Bears coach Ben Johnson is extremely proud of the staff he has assembled, saying: "I feel really strongly about the quality of people that we brought in."

Bears GM Ryan Poles has enjoyed working with new coach Ben Johnson and expects their partnership to pay major dividends in free agency and the draft.

Kenwood Academy High School junior Jayvon Anderson — a varsity football captain — and Lane Tech College Prep High School senior Grier Burke — a girls flag football athlete — were surprised by the Bears last week with the inaugural Black History Month Youth Leader Awards.

Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media on Tuesday at the NFL Combine.

General manager Ryan Poles addresses the media on Tuesday at the NFL Combine.

Kymie Walker hopped on a Zoom call earlier this month to provide feedback on the Bears' 2024 London game activations, but the England native and Bears superfan was left in shock when Staley Da Bear announced her as the team's International Fan of the Year. 

Kymie Walker hopped on a Zoom call earlier this month to provide feedback on the Bears' 2024 London game activations, but the England native and Bears superfan was left in shock when Staley Da Bear announced her as the team's International Fan of the Year.

Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., cornerback Jaylon Johnson and safety Kevin Byard III discuss leaving a legacy and how they want to be remembered.

As part of the Bears' Black History Month theme — Legacy: Creation & Celebration — student writer Gena Jones reflects on her upbringing along Chicago's lakefront, which fostered a family-wide Bears fandom and a deep passion for storytelling. 

The Bears on Friday released tight end Gerald Everett and defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker.