Mel Kiper Jr.’s first 2026 NFL mock draft offers an early projection for the Bears that directly addresses one of the roster’s biggest questions heading into the offseason.

The Chicago Bears‘ late-game magic fell a bit short in their 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams during the second round of the playoffs. Yet this is a franchise on the way up, as head coach Ben Johnson brought a new culture and winning ways to the organization.

The Draft Network’s Jaime Eisner recently released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft via the Mock Draft Machine (MDM). Our Draft Network Top 100 prospect rankings have served as a reference point for his analysis and decisions. The college football season is over after Indiana was crowned as National Champions, so it's officially mock draft season!

One of Ryan Poles' most infamous NFL draft busts has come out of the woodwork to mock the Chicago Bears after their season-ending loss. The post Bears Mocked by Infamous Draft Bust After Playoff Loss to Rams appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Here's a look at the Chicago Bears' biggest salary cap hits heading into 2026, where GM Ryan Poles has some decisions to make.