Although the Bears defense had problems when it wasn't taking away the ball, an obvious improvement in the final eight games developed that can mean success in 2026.

Are the concerns over the Bears' defensive line overblown going into 2026? Can their new-look secondary replicate their ...

The 2025 Bears defense was the epitome of boom-or-bust, producing the most turnovers while giving up the fourth most yards in ...

The Chicago Bears finished as one of the worst units at stopping the run. Here are a few key areas that must improve this ...

The Bears' Super Bowl hopes may hinge on defense, but injuries, playoff proof and added speed suggest Chicago could be better than critics expect in 2026. For the first time in seven years, the ...

The Chicago Bears safety duo of veteran Coby Bryant and rookie Dillon Thieneman have the potential to transcend the entire defense into an elite unit during the 2026 season. LAKE FOREST, Ill., — A ...

LAKE FOREST, Ill., — With just under four weeks to go until the start of the 2026 NFL league year, the Chicago Bears will have a number of decisions to make, especially when retooling the defense. A ...

The following is the seventh of nine position reviews from the Bears' 2025 season. The Bears defense relied on a rotation of linebackers due to injuries this season, but the group remained productive, ...