What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?
The Bears remain at the center of conversations when it comes to the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, where there are a good number of quarterback-needy teams who are likely interested in trading up. But just how close is Chicago to moving the first overall pick?
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of March 8.
Latest Bears news
- “The Bears are already long down the road of trading the first overall pick,” according to Rich Eisen.
- In Jarrett Bailey‘s three-round mock draft, quarterbacks dominate the first three picks, which includes a trade back by Chicago.
- Ahead of free agency, the Bears have tendered exclusive rights free agents Josh Blackwell and Andrew Brown.
- Ahead of free agency, we took a look at all of the available offensive guards set to hit the open market.
- We also took a look at all of the available centers set to hit free agency.
- Dre’Mont Jones could be the disruptive three-technique the Bears have been looking for. But given his anticipated big pay day, will Chicago make him a priority?
- Armon Watts worked his way up to a starting job along the league’s worst defensive line. But did his performance warrant a return to Chicago in 2023?
Around the NFC North
- Could we be nearing the end of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay? Rodgers is talking with the Jets and is open to playing in New York.
- Kirk Cousins is nearing the tail end of his career and is set to hit free agency in 2024. Should the Vikings restart the clock with a younger quarterback or sign Cousins to an extension?
- The Lions have hired former Bears head coach John Fox as a senior defensive assistant. Here’s why Dan Campbell added Fox to the team.
Around the NFL
- The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, which puts his future in Baltimore in question and causes a frenzy in the quarterback market.
- Ahead of the franchise tag deadline, the Giants got a deal done with quarterback Daniel Jones, who signed a four-year deal worth $160 million.
- As a result, New York was able to use the franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley, who was set to hit free agency next week.
- Could Aaron Rodgers be headed to the Jets? It’s certainly gaining steam after Jets officials flew cross country to meet with Rodgers.
