en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Chicago Bears News https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/news The Chicago Bears’ stadium plans have bounced around potential possibilities for the past five years. It started with Arlington Heights, moved to downtown, then back to Arlington Heights, and most recently has involved a potential site in northwestern Indiana. After the Illinois legislature failed to pass any bill that would’ve given the Bears property tax […] Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:08:55 GMT Erik Lambert https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56889198 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56889198 false false The Chicago Bears have reason to worry over the longterm health of one of their young starters. The post appeared first on . Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:49:37 GMT Max Dible https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56889095 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56889095 false false The Chicago Cubs have claimed right-handed reliever Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, bringing back the hard-throwing pitcher to his original organization. Núñez, now 27-years-old, was an international free agent, signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2017. He first made his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League before he made his […] Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:10:51 GMT Aldo Soto https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888821 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888821 false false My guys at FOCO have a special Father’s Day sale going on right now, where you can get 25% off select shirts by using the promo code SHIRTS25. FOCO has hundreds of licensed products, so there’s literally something for everyone. No matter your favorite sport, no matter your favorite team, FOCO has you covered. Chicago Bears fans, […] Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:44:25 GMT Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888670 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888670 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:05:06 GMT KIEQ ON THE MIC: A CHICAGO BEARS PODCAST https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888435 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888435 false false Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbearsLike Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBearsFollow & Subscribe... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:45:27 GMT Locked On Bears https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888307 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888307 false false On Chicago’s Southeast Side, the possibility of a new stadium just across the state line has fans and business owners excited about what it could mean for the area. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:45:21 GMT Ashlyn Wright https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888676 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888676 false false Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia Monday called on Gov. JB Pritzker to play the role of a head coach — and criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for blocking and tackling — to try to get a d... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:17:23 GMT Christopher Placek https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888511 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888511 false false The Chicago Bears are generating headlines for potentially moving to Indiana, but they are far from the first NFL team to talk about leaving a big city or even crossing a state line. Even the Bears themselves haven’t always played in Chicago. They started off in Decatur and were known as the Staleys when they were founded, and eventually they moved to Chicago after they were purchased by George Halas. Naturally the team is not the only club to relocate, a process that has been fairly commonplace in the NFL throughout its history. Stadium consultant Marc Ganis said sometimes a lack of available land in the city means a move to the suburbs. Other times, teams want domed stadiums where they can host Super Bowls and NCAA Final Fours. There are also political and financial reasons. While there was some quiet on the relocation front for several years, teams have begun pursuing new stadium options in recent years. The Los Angeles Chargers left San Diego and the Los Angeles Rams left St. Louis in the 2010s and partnered on a new stadium in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood. The Las Vegas Raiders moved from Oakland to Sin City, but even they don’t technically play in Las Vegas, as their mailing address is in Paradise. Teams also can carry their current name even after crossing state lines. The Chiefs dealt a massive blow to Missouri when they announced they’ll move to Kansas in 2031. They’re following the lead of the New York Giants and Jets, both of whom crossed the state line into New Jersey when they partnered on a new stadium in the 1970s. Could the Bears soon join those other teams moving across state borders? Ganis sure thinks so. “If there’s no change in circumstance in the near term, the Bears are going to Hammond,” he said. Other teams have stayed in the state but moved to different cities. The Dallas Cowboys technically play in Arlington after spending years playing in Irving, Texas. The San Francisco 49ers play in Santa Clara, California, having moved from San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. In all, NBC Chicago counted 10 teams that carry a city name that isn’t where they currently play. Four others also carry the state or region name instead of a city name. The Arizona Cardinals were known as the Phoenix Cardinals after they moved from St. Louis, but even that wasn’t technically accurate, as they played their games in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe. The Carolina Panthers (Charlotte) and Tennessee Titans (Nashville) also carry state names, and the New England Patriots are named after an entire region. In addition to the Chiefs, the Cleveland Browns are the latest team to move from their namesake city, leaving downtown Cleveland and building a suburban stadium that is expected to open in coming years. Ganis acknowledged the initial shock for the fans. However, from a financial standpoint, the teams have to decide it’s a good move otherwise they wouldn’t do it. “Typically, when a team builds a new stadium, that stadium has got waiting lists and PSLs have been sold. Because the fans are getting so much more in a new stadium. They’re getting better bathrooms and concourses and scoreboards and lighting and sound systems and concessions,” Ganis said. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:27:14 GMT Rose Schmidt https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888168 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56888168 false false As news broke Friday that the Chicago Bears have moved closer to finalizing a move to Indiana, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was quick off the mark. “After 100 years, the Chicago ... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:59:38 GMT Marni Pyke https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887947 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887947 false false We take a crack at a 53-man roster projection for the Chicago Bears before the team begins mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:59:08 GMT Mike Moraitis https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887941 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887941 false false Nobody argues the Chicago Bulls are in a great situation. Having two 1st round picks is never bad, especially for a rebuilding team like them. What makes it particularly advantageous is that the Bulls have two in what many consider to be a strong draft class. That includes the 4th overall pick, which puts them […] Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:45:35 GMT Erik Lambert https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887831 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887831 false false The Chicago Bears are among the NFL teams that are just about set to get things started with mandatory minicamps. While we have some time, let’s take a look at some league news. NFL’s Desire for a New Bears Stadium We’ve spilled a lot of virtual ink writing about the Bears’ stadium saga through a local and regional lens. I’m sharing this clip from 104.3 The Score, featuring longtime NFL writer and reporter Dan Pompei, who offers perspective on what the league might be thinking. Check it out: .: "The league, I am certain, would prefer Arlington Heights. And the Bears prefer Arlington Heights. It's the best place for them if they have the right partner, the right partnership in the state and (local bodies)." — 104.3 The Score (@thescorechicago) I hadn’t thought much about what the league wants out of a Bears stadium. Moreover, I certainly hadn’t been thinking about whether the league would try to strong-arm the Bears into making a certain decision. But I am now. The property in Arlington Heights is closer to O’Hare and has room to build hotels and housing, which makes it an appealing site for a possible Super Bowl. This league loves rewarding Super Bowls to teams that get stadium deals done. It’s almost as if these stadium projects are less about erecting new structures and more about real estate development. This isn’t to say that Hammond can’t cook something up in Northwest Indiana. But until the Indiana site is officially selected, I don’t have a comparison point. Keep an Eye on Baker Mayfield’s Contract Situation Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his deal. So when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback , it would behoove us all to listen: “Contract stuff is happening, starting, talks and whatnot, not anywhere close to what we were thinking. Would love to be here long-term, and as of right now, that’s not exactly the case. I’m under contract for 2026. The guys in that locker room, the staff know that I’m still going to be me, still going to do everything I can to help this team win a Super Bowl. To me, that’s the priority. Everything else will take care of itself.” … “Obviously, yes, I’d love to have a long-term deal done, but they know my deadline. As soon as training camp starts, we’re not doing any contract stuff. It’s all ball. It’s not up to me when that gets done by. Hopefully before that. If not, we’ll still have a good year.” Trying to peg a projected contract value for Mayfield isn’t easy. However, the projected Franchise Tag number for quarterbacks in 2027 is $51 million. Would that number keep the Bucs from extending the tag? That’s a huge number. One that I’m sure NFL teams will be monitoring with great interest. Where will Bucs QB Baker Mayfield rank among the NFL’s highest-paid QBs when he gets his next contract? Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images A Ridiculously Early List of 2026 NFL Trade Candidates While June 1 delivered the blockbuster trades of and in deals to the Rams and Eagles, respectively, it made me wish more player swaps followed. We might be waiting a while until we see our next big NFL trade. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t inform ourselves about who could be available. ESPN’s Dan Graziano rattles off a list of 10 players whose names are between now and the NFL trade deadline. And if the Bears are in the hunt, perhaps they will be interested in one of these edge defenders who are name-checked in the piece: Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders Josh Sweat, Arizona Cardinals Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York Giants Bears GM Ryan Poles told reporters earlier in the offseason that the team . Nothing came of it, but it is still notable that Poles willingly offered that up instead of countering with a “no comment” or a vague statement. The Cardinals are reportedly , who the Bears were during the 2025 NFL offseason. As for Thibodeaux, he intrigues me as (if the price is right). However, there have been no substantial reports connecting the dots on a potential trade. The NFL hasn’t posted a trade deadline date for the 2026 season. We’ll update that whenever that drops. Extra Points Kyle Brandt cuts a nearly 4-minute promo on the Bears’ stadium situation: I took the weekend to cool down from the Bears news. It didn’t work. — Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) Reunion time in Kansas City! L’Jarius Sneed is worth up to $5 million to return to the Chiefs. Sneed was a Chiefs fourth-round pick in 2020 and was on two of the team’s Super Bowl titles during the Patrick Mahomes era. In 2024, the Chiefs sent Sneed to the Tennessee Titans. But after two seasons in Nashville, Sneed was let go and allowed to hit the market. The NFL moves quickly, friends. Despite an ongoing contract dispute, Jacoby Brissett is set to report to the Arizona Cardinals’ facilities . The Cardinals QB has been a no-show during the voluntary portion of OTAs while angling for a restructured contract with a pay raise more in line with a starter in the league. Rookie Carson Beck has been getting a lion’s share of the ... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:39:12 GMT Luis C. Medina https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887785 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887785 false false Should Chicago Bears fans be concerned about Rome Odunze after his latest comments about his foot injury from last season. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: ... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:30:49 GMT Bears Now by Chat Sports https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887711 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/56887711 false false