What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?
After a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers, which included two first-rounders and two second-rounders for the No. 1 pick, the Bears finally have a No. 1 wide receiver in DJ Moore. Moore provides an immediate upgrade in the passing game, giving quarterback Justin Fields the WR1 he’s needed.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of March 12.
Latest Bears news
- We spoke to Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire, who gave us the rundown on what we can expect from new Bears receiver DJ Moore and why he’s a good fit for Chicago.
- We rounded up all of the grades from NFL experts, who agree that the Bears were winners in their trade with the Panthers.
- How is the rest of the NFL world reacting to the Bears’ blockbuster trade with the Panthers that included two first-rounders, two second-rounders and Moore?
- Our Brendan Sugrue shared his thoughts on the Bears’ trade with the Panthers, where Ryan Poles got a perfect grade.
- Here’s an updated look at Chicago’s 2023 draft picks after their blockbuster trade with Carolina.
- Our Jarrett Bailey unveiled an emergency mock draft after the Bears traded the No. 1 pick to the Panthers, where Chicago still lands a top-10 prospect.
- Chicago elevated their wide receiver group with the acquisition of Moore. Here’s an updated look at the Bears’ depth at wideout.
- Moore will carry a $20.17 million cap hit in 2023. See where that ranks among the other biggest cap hits on the roster.
Around the NFC North
- It looks like Aaron Rodgers is done in Green Bay, and if that’s the case, the Packers feel confident about Jordan Love moving forward.
- The Vikings are mourning the loss of NFL great Bud Grant, who passed away at 95. Grant led Minnesota to their only four Super Bowl appearances.
- Lions defensive end John Cominsky wants to be back in Detroit, but he’ll test the free agent market.
Around the NFL
- The Panthers were reportedly worried that the Colts and Raiders would jump them in the draft order, which helped prompt trade up to No. 1 with Bears.
- The Texans are signing former Titans wide receiver Robert Woods to a two-year, $15.25 million deal, according to Ian Rapoport.
- The Chargers restructured the contracts of Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack as a means to free up $25.99 million in salary cap space.
- The Dolphins are picking up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option, showing their support in their QB1.
- Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. held a workout, where the Rams, Giants, Panthers, Chiefs and Ravens were among the teams in attendance.
- The Cardinals are releasing pass rusher Markus Golden, which frees up $3.1 million in salary cap space, after a down year.
