Last year, the Bears became the Eagles’ gateway to Jalen Carter by trading down one spot and picking up an additional fourth-rounder from the NFC East team. GM Ryan Poles referenced this transaction when contacting Falcons GM Terry Fontenot during Round 1 this year. The third-year Chicago front office boss called the fourth-year Atlanta decision-maker about a move from No. 9 to … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Bears, Vikings, Love
Latest On Bears RB Khalil Herbert
The Bears’ decision to let David Montgomery depart in free agency last offseason created a vacancy in the backfield. During the summer, signs pointed to Khalil Herbert taking over starting duties, but he could find himself in a much different roster situation in 2024. The latter showed plenty of potential in 2022 with an average of 5.7 yards per carry. In Montgomery’s absence, … [Read more...] about Latest On Bears RB Khalil Herbert
Bears To Feature Training Camp Center Competition; RG Spot Uncertain?
The Bears have two veteran options for their center spot, adding both players — Ryan Bates, Coleman Shelton — this offseason. These additions have not produced a starter-swingman hierarchy just yet, with a training camp battle on tap. Bears offensive line coach Chris Morgan said (via The Athletic’s Adam Jahns) Bates and Shelton will match up for the job once the pads come on. … [Read more...] about Bears To Feature Training Camp Center Competition; RG Spot Uncertain?
Bears Committed To Tyson Bagent As Backup Quarterback
Tyson Bagent made the rare climb from the Division II level to seeing rookie-year starts as a quarterback. Although the Bears have changed offensive play-callers since Bagent’s cameo in relief of Justin Fields, they remain committed to the former UDFA. Chicago certainly changed up its QB room this offseason by making the unsurprising move to draft Caleb Williams first overall. … [Read more...] about Bears Committed To Tyson Bagent As Backup Quarterback
Ten Unsigned 2024 Draft Picks Remain
The NFL collectively is ahead of where it was last year with regards to draft signings. Teams have navigated the guarantee issue second-round contracts presented in recent years. Unlike 2023, when 30 players were unsigned in late June and nearly half the second round was without contracts entering July, we are down to 10 unsigned rookies from the 2024 class. Here is the lot … [Read more...] about Ten Unsigned 2024 Draft Picks Remain