Chicago bears news
Here are some recent news updates about the Chicago Bears:
Recent News
- The Bears have signed quarterback Nick Foles to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022 season. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also re-signed defensive tackle Akiem Hicks to a two-year contract extension, worth up to $30 million. (Source: NFL Network)
- The Bears have hired former NFL quarterback Josh McCown as their new quarterbacks coach. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
- The team has also hired former NFL defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as their new senior defensive assistant. (Source: NFL Network)
Offseason Moves
- The Bears have released wide receiver Allen Robinson, who was a key player for the team in 2020. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also released defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who has been with the team since 2015. (Source: NFL Network)
- The Bears have signed free agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd, who played for the New England Patriots last season. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also signed free agent linebacker Joe Thomas, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals last season. (Source: NFL Network)
Draft News
- The Bears have selected quarterback Justin Fields with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL Network)
- The team has also selected defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga with the 120th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. (Source: ESPN)
- The Bears have traded their 2022 first-round draft pick to the New York Giants in exchange for wide receiver Kenny Golladay. (Source: NFL Network)
Injury Updates
- Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is expected to miss several weeks with a dislocated shoulder. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also placed wide receiver Anthony Miller on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. (Source: NFL Network)
- Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks is expected to miss several weeks with a knee injury. (Source: ESPN)
Coaching Staff
- The Bears have hired former NFL coach Matt Nagy as their new head coach. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also hired former NFL coach Vic Fangio as their new defensive coordinator. (Source: NFL Network)
- The Bears have hired former NFL coach Bill Lazor as their new offensive coordinator. (Source: ESPN)