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Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears
Locked On Bears podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. Hosted by Pro Football Focus analyst Lorin Cox, the Locked On Bears podcast provides your daily Bears fix w...
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BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Has the Chicago Bears free agency a SUCCESS? Will the Bears get back in on Crosby?
Has Ryan Poles had a good free agency for the Chicago Bears? Has he set up Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams for success? Who's the next safety after Cob...
Ryan Poles explains Chicago Bears restrained approach to free agency and need for speed on defense
The Chicago Bears are taking the slow and steady approach to team-building, not making big splashes in free agency or a trade for Maxx Crosby.
R...
Chicago Bears slowing down NFL free agent signings, with only a few holes left to fill
The Chicago Bears are done with their big free agent signings and are left with only a few holes to fill. Expect mostly one-year, smaller contracts fr...
Too late for Chicago Bears to get back in on second Maxx Crosby trade | Adding chess pieces instead
Maxx Crosby is available again, but don't expect the Chicago Bears to take a different path with their second chance for a trade.
Ryan Poles is...
Chicago Bears hand out smart contracts to sign high-impact free agents with limited salary cap space
The Chicago Bears are taking a smart approach to the start of free agency, signing quality players without breaking the bank.
Coby Bryant has th...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Coby Bryant and Devin Bush start defensive OVERHAUL in Chicago Bears free agency
In the NFL's legal tampering period, Ryan Poles has added Coby Bryant, Devin Busch and Neville Gallimore. The Chicago Bears also traded for Garrett Br...
Chicago Bears downgrade at center with Garrett Bradbury but create more cap space to upgrade roster
Garrett Bradbury is a downgrade from what the Chicago Bears had with Drew Dalman at center, but he represents good value to fill a major roster hole.<...
Chicago Bears free agent targets with past connections to Ben Johnson's coaching staff
This upcoming free agent class has plenty of available players that the Chicago Bears coaching staff has worked with before on previous teams.
T...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: DJ Moore & Tremaine Edmunds GONE from the Chicago Bears, what's the NEXT move?!
DJ Moore has been traded to the Bills; Tremaine Edmunds has been released and Drew Dalman all retired in the last week. What's next for Ryan Poles and...
Chicago Bears get great trade value and needed salary cap space from sending DJ Moore to Bills
The Chicago Bears nailed the DJ Moore trade, getting good compensation from the Buffalo Bills while clearing up more salary cap space to improve the t...
What Chicago Bears MUST accomplish in free agency before turning attention to NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have to fill their biggest needs in free agency so they can go into the NFL Draft and have the flexibility to take the best players...
Chicago Bears have HUGE hole to fill on offensive line after surprise retirement from Drew Dalman
The surprise retirement of center Drew Dalman will disrupt the Chicago Bears' offseason plan for free agency and the NFL Draft.
We break down th...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Is Caleb Williams ON HIS WAY to getting a massive contract from the Chicago Bears?
Is Caleb Williams on pace for a major contract from the Chicago Bears? What Ryan Poles had to say and how where Williams needs to improve. NFL free ag...
THIS is the only way a Maxx Crosby trade makes sense for the Chicago Bears
Maxx Crosby trade rumors are heating up again, but a deal only makes sense for the Chicago Bears if more players get involved.
Ryan Poles isn't...
Chicago Bears NFL Draft targets: Winners and losers from NFL Scouting Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine made it less likely that the Chicago Bears draft a defensive tackle in the first round and more likely to pick a safety.
Chicago Bears NFLPA report card shows real improvement behind the scenes in Ben Johnson’s first year
The Chicago Bears report card from the NFLPA had better grades for Ben Johnson's first season than the year before.
We unpack the progress and w...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears getting calls on DJ Moore & Tyson Bagent?? TRADE coming soon?
The Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles are reportedly getting calls on both DJ Moore and Tyson Bagent, Dexter and Tremaine Edmunds are hot topics as well at...
How Gervon Dexter trade talks could reshape Chicago Bears defensive line from inside out
The Chicago Bears are getting trade calls about DT Gervon Dexter, with all signs pointing to Ryan Poles rebuilding his defensive line from the inside...
Now is the best time for Chicago Bears to trade backup QB Tyson Bagent to the highest bidder
Ben Johnson doesn't want the Chicago Bears to trade backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, but now is the best time to maximize his value.
He's not go...
Ryan Poles hints at answers for Chicago Bears ‘tough decisions’ on DJ Moore, Tremaine Edmunds, Jaquan Brisker
The Chicago Bears have "tough decisions" to make about key players like D.J. Moore, Tremaine Edmunds and Jaquan Brisker, but Ryan Poles hinted at what...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Ben Johnson & Ryan Poles at the NFL Combine & state of the Chicago Bears defense
Ben Johnson & Ryan Poles met with the media at the NFL combine and what we learned from them. The state of Dennis Allen's defense and how the Chicago...
Chicago Bears should give Darnell Wright his contract extension now and not wait for price to go up
Darnell Wright is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and the Chicago Bears shouldn't wait to lock him in for the long term.
He's...
Top Chicago Bears offseason trade targets not named Maxx Crosby
The Chicago Bears could have more affordable and more realistic trade options this offseason than Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ryan P...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: What's the BEST WAY for the Chicago Bears to improve their d-line this offseason?
Should the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson target Bradley Chubb? What about trading DJ Moore for Maxx Crosby? What's the 2nd priority to sup...
Overreactions to Chicago Bears stadium efforts are getting out of hand in both Indiana and Illinois
Every bit of Chicago Bears stadium news is a push for more leverage from both Indiana and Illinois, and we need to stop overreacting to each developme...
Chicago Bears have to prioritize defensive line as biggest need for Dennis Allen’s defense
The Chicago Bears have plenty of needs to address this offseason, but the defensive line needs to be the top priority for Ryan Poles.
Defensive...
Chicago Bears free agents that Ryan Poles should let walk and sign elsewhere in free agency
The Chicago Bears will have to make some difficult decisions and let some of their top young free agents walk away and sign with other teams.
Ry...
Chicago Bears free agents that should be a priority for Ryan Poles to re-sign before free agency
The Chicago Bears have over 25 players set to hit NFL free agency, but only a handful should be priorities for Ryan Poles to re-sign.
It shouldn...
Chicago Bears shouldn't mortgage their future to trade for Maxx Crosby
The Chicago Bears aren't ready to go all-in on Maxx Crosby. They can't afford to mortgage their future for the Raiders star pass rusher.
If Las...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Will the Chicago Bears KEEP D'Andre Swift or will Ben Johnson move on again?
Should Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears keep D'Andre Swift? What's the move for Ryan Poles if they don't? TJ Edwards and Tyrique Stevensons future on...
How Chicago Bears can create massive salary cap space without any cuts or trades
The Chicago Bears need to create significant salary cap space this offseason, and it's going to require more than just some simple roster cuts.
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Chicago Bears cap casualties who could be released or traded for salary savings
The Chicago Bears need to clear salary cap space this offseason, and Ryan Poles has several players he could cut or trade to make more room.
It'...
How lingering injuries will complicate Chicago Bears biggest free agent and NFL Draft decisions
The injuries the Chicago Bears suffered late in the season will make free agency and the NFL Draft a lot more complicated for Ryan Poles.
It's h...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: WHO should Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears target in free agency this year??
Who should the Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears target in free agency? What will a Darnell Wright extension look like? Press Taylor is of...
New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor has red flags but deserves a fair chance
New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor deserves scrutiny for what went wrong at his previous stops, but Ben Johnson also deserves the be...
What Chicago Bears can learn from Seattle Seahawks winning Super Bowl 60
The Chicago Bears weren't far from the Super Bowl teams this year, but they can still learn a lot from what made the Seattle Seahawks successful.
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: What's the BEST move Ryan Poles has made as the GM of the Chicago Bears?
Is trading for Joe Thuney the best move Ryan Poles has made as the GM of the Chicago Bears? Caleb Williams TD pass to DJ Moore wins moment of the year...
Joe Thuney is Protector of the Year, Theo Benedet is back, and Chicago Bears land veteran RB coach
The Chicago Bears have the NFL's best offensive lineman and also re-signed Theo Benedet for 2026.
Ben Johnson also found his replacement for RBs...
Chicago Bears MVP, Coach of the Year, Most Improved and other team awards for 2025 season
Caleb Williams was the obvious MVP of the Chicago Bears this season, but the team has plenty of candidates worthy of Offensive Player of the Year and...
Chicago Bears coaching carousel update: Offensive coordinator movement, plus assistants staying put?
The Chicago Bears have started identifying potential offensive coordinator replacements for Declan Doyle, and Ben Johnson may not lose any other assis...