Dan Fappiano

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Dan Fappiano

As it stands, Ruben Hyppolite II, Noah Sewell and Swayze Bozeman seem like the favorites for the job. Amen Obongbemiga is mainly a special teamer, while Power Echols was an undrafted free agent. There’s always a chance the Bears go outside the organization to add linebacker help. But for now, Chicago wants to see what they have on their roster. Sewell is the longest tenured of the trio, although that isn’t saying much as he was a fifth-round pick in 2023.

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Dan Fappiano

With seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai being the only running back the Chicago Bears added in the 2025 NFL Draft, the franchise is still in search of help at the position. In turn, the Bears have been connected to many of the top running backs available in free agency. At this stage, many of those names are dealing with lengthy injuries, such as Nick Chubb and JK Dobbins. Overall, there’s a reason each players remains a free agent.

4 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

An undrafted free agent is a true lottery pick. While they may be brimming with potential, the prospect went undrafted for a reason. Still, the Chicago Bears, like every team in the NFL, is hoping to find a diamond in the rough who can help shape their franchise. The Bears have found major success with UDFAs in the past. More recently, fans will remember Jack Sanborn and his 48-game run with the team.

5 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

With a contract extension that makes him the highest paid slot cornerback in the NFL, Kyler Gordon is committed to his future with the Chicago Bears. Watching how the Bears rebuilt their franchise over the offseason only made Gordon more excited to put his name on the dotted line. Of all their changes, hiring head coach Ben Johnson is arguably the biggest one. Chicago needed a new vision and a new foundation to stand on.

5 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

As the Chicago Bears open rookie minicamp, all eyes will be on the debut of first-year head coach Ben Johnson. However, he isn’t the only big name on the Bears’ new look coaching staff. As Johnson filled his staff, he wanted it to include trusted veterans who could help ease his head coach transition. One of those veterans is new running backs coach Eric Bieniemy. After a brief return to the college ranks, Bieniemy is now back in the NFL and ready to help Johnson craft Chicago’s rushing plans.