Trading Khalil Mack to the Chargers was the right move, and Poles got a pretty decent return: a second-round pick in 2022 that became Jaquan Brisker, and sixth-round pick, also in 2023. Fast-forward three years and Brisker appears to be a key piece of this defense (when healthy) while Mack's level of play has continued to decline.

Williams would be a massive get for Chicago. He would plug up the middle of the defensive front and would be a top-tier leader for the Bears as well. It's the kind of move that could make them a scary team in the NFC.

We have a brand new Bear Bones podcast with host Dr. Mason West previewing all the latest about the upcoming Chicago Bears vs the Cincinnati Bengals game.

The Bears know how dangerous Cincinnati can be, but here's why the Bengals should give the Bears multiple shots to fix their red zone woes Sunday.

The Cincinnati Bengals defense ranks 30th in the NFL in points allowed per drive and was most responsible for last week’s 39-38 loss to the New York Jets.

The Chicago Bears vs. Baltimore Ravens game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. The Week 8 game between the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens will air nationally on CBS, which means it'll also stream live on Paramount+. You can also tune in on mobile devices with NFL+.

As the 2025 NFL trade deadline approaches, Ryan Poles will need to make smarter moves than he has in the past.

The Chicago Bears said in a letter to lawmakers earlier this month that they would set aside $25 million for Chicago and the Chicago Park District amid their stadium move to Arlington Heights.