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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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Ozzy Trapilo became only the second offensive tackle the Bears have selected in the first two rounds since they missed on Gabe Carimi in the first round in 2011, and they’re hoping he figures into the starting equation sooner rather than later.

Shoring up the offensive line in the NFL draft was a theme throughout the NFC North as all four teams addressed protecting the quarterback and opening running lanes. Here’s what stood out during the draft for their competition in the division.

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Inside the Chicago Bears 2025 draft: How Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson built their 1st board together

When he took the Chicago Bears coaching job, Ben Johnson believed he and GM Ryan Poles could see the game through the same lens. That doesn’t happen overnight.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins on the radar after the draft? Or a trade for Breece Hall?

Would the Chicago Bears consider adding a free-agent running back such as Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

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How NFC North fared in NFL draft: Chicago Bears and all 3 of their rivals add projected starters on O-line

Every NFC North team, including the Chicago Bears, drafted a projected starting offensive lineman. Here’s what else stood out in the division.

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True or false? Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has everything he needs to break through in Year 2.

How much did the Chicago Bears accomplish in the NFL draft? And where must they dial in before the summer? Weighing in on four pressing topics.

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How the NFL draft’s deep class of running backs seemed to dance away from the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears’ hopes of making a major upgrade to their backfield fizzled during the NFL draft. What happened? And what’s next?

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Arlington Park’s rebirth: What closing the deal on a Bears stadium represents for the Northwest suburb’s new mayor

The Chicago Bears have flirted with building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years. The new mayor aims for a long-term commitment.

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Jim McMahon: ‘Mongo’ never quit. And neither will I, in advocating for pain relief.

Lawmakers across the country are working to ban or severely restrict access to the very products that helped Steve McMichael.

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Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2025 NFL draft? Meet the 8-player class.

The Chicago Bears’ 2025 draft class is complete. Here’s a look at the 8 players general manager Ryan Poles selected.

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‘A match made in heaven’: How the Chicago Bears settled on ‘Idaho tough’ Colston Loveland at No. 10