The Bear’s Den, May 9, 2025

Rookie Mini-Camp starts today at Halas Hall, Bears sign drafted and undrafted players

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Should the Chicago Bears sign Jadeveon Clowney? – SI – The Chicago Bears are still in need of quality pass rushers along their defensive line, and a capable defensive end was just made available as a free agent.

Bears sign 5 draft picks, 10 undrafted free agents – 670 – Ahead of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall this weekend, the Chicago Bears have signed five of their recent draft picks and 10 undrafted free agents.

Mully & Haugh: Brad Biggs previews Bears rookie minicamp – 670 – On the Mully & Haugh Show, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs shared what he’ll be watching for at Bears rookie minicamp this weekend, including second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo’s comfort level at left tackle.

Harris & Rahimi: Is Bears hype getting out of control again? – 670 – On their show Thursday, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote debated if the hype surrounding the Bears is getting out of control as the team comes off a 5-12 season.

Bears sign first-round pick Colston Loveland, 4 others – Chicago Sun-Times – Loveland, the 10th overall pick, will make about $22 million over a standard four-year rookie deal. The Bears have the option of picking up his fifth-year option three years from now.

Questions for Bears rookies on eve of first minicamp – Chicago Sun-Times – Unlike this time last year, the Bears aren’t using their rookie minicamp to break in a starting quarterback. The practices, though, will still have some intrigue.

Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland signs 4-year rookie deal – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears have signed first-round pick Colston Loveland to a four-year contract with a fifth-year option, the team announced Thursday.

Chicago Bears: What to know about undrafted rookies – Chicago Tribune – The Bears officially announced their undrafted free agent additions. Here’s what to know about each undrafted rookie.

Bears to look at ‘aging’ former Georgia QB in rookie camp tryout – SI – Among the players invited to rookie camp by the Bears on a tryout basis is a passer former Chicago QB Justin Fields beat out at Georgia.

Rookie camp gives Bears good look at possible edge rush answer – SI – The edge rushers at Bears rookie minicamp this weekend will get a good look, including Jereme Robinson from Kansas.

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Report: YouTube is “heavy favorite” to stream Week 1 Friday night game from Brazil — for free – NBC Sports – Unlike last year, the Friday night game will stream for free.

Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. sentenced to 30 years for murdering his girlfriend – NBC Sports – Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend in 2021, KPRC reports.

Bears sign first-rounder Colston Loveland, four other picks – NBC Sports – The Bears have their top draft pick under contract.

Find out what numbers Bears rookies will wear – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears issued jerseys to their draft picks.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears announce UDFA signings and rookie minicamp roster – Windy City Gridiron – On the eve of rookie minicamp, the Chicago Bears have announced their undrafted free agent signings. If you were following along with our post-draft tracker, these are the same ten who were…

Bears sign five 2025 draft picks to rookie contracts – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears have inked five of their eight draft picks to their rookie deals.

Bears reveal 2025 rookie jersey numbers – Windy City Gridiron – We finally know what numbers the Bears’ 2025 draft picks will wear on their jerseys.

Chicago Bears Kevin Warren was rewarded with massive bonus by the Big 10 – Windy City Gridiron – Fans may not have liked his tenure, but the schools certainly did

Assessing The NFC North’s 2025 Draft Classes – Windy City Gridiron – With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it’s time to check in on the best division in football from a year ago. Who had the best haul, and how much will this change the complexion of the division over time?

Could Zah Frazier be the Chicago Bears’ rookie who exceeds expectations? – Windy City Gridiron – When the pundits are discussing the day three picks of the Chicago Bears, many point to seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai as the most likely to outplay his draft status. Running back was a deep class…

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