What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?
All eyes are on the Bears and what they’re going to do with the No. 1 pick. It feels like a foregone conclusion that they’re going to trade it (if they can find a trade partner). But could we be talking about two trade partners for Chicago?
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of March 8.
Latest Bears news
- According to one NFL insider, the belief is the Bears could not only trade back from No. 1 but perhaps trade back a second time depending on just how desperate some of these quarterback-needy teams are.
- The Bears are re-signing fullback Khari Blasingame to a two-year contract extension, which locks down the team’s lead blocker for the NFL’s best run game.
- Ahead of free agency, we’re doing our best to predict what the Bears offense could look like heading into the 2023 season, including some potential free-agent moves.
- Following the NFL combine, Nate Atkins unveiled his latest Bears’ seven-round mock draft, which includes a few trades and plenty of additional draft capital.
- Ahead of free agency, we took a look at all of the available defensive tackles set to hit the open market.
- Dane Cruikshank was brought in to serve as a reserve safety and special teams contributor, but he only played in eight games. Is it worth bringing Cruikshank back in 2023?
Around the NFC North
- Former NFL head coach Mike Martz is a big believer in the potential of Packers quarterback Jordan Love.
- One of the Vikings’ biggest offseason needs is cornerback, which is why ESPN believes they should sign recently-released Jonathan Jones in free agency.
- The Lions made a roster move inking reserve offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher to what’s believed to be a one-year deal.
Around the NFL
- Ahead of free agency, the Jaguars have released starting cornerback Shaquill Griffin, which adds another veteran defensive back on the market.
- After the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, there are already multiple teams that won’t pursue Jackson this offseason.
