NFL Trade Rumors

Bears The Athletic’s Dianna Russini mentions the Bears are still hoping they’ll be able to snag Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty at No. 10.  Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline says he’s heard the Bears are high enough on Oregon OT Josh Conerly to draft him No. 10 overall, and that he wowed Chicago on his visit.  Lions Lions team president Rod Wood decided not to comment when asked if … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Jaire Alexander, Aidan Hutchinson, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Chicago added three new starters at offensive line, but is unlikely to have a new left tackle in 2025 unless they take one early in the draft. New Bears HC Ben Johnson believes last year’s starter Braxton Jones is capable but wants him to put on weight to improve his pass protection. “The No. 1 thing, in my opinion, that tackles need to do is pass protect,” Johnson said, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Braxton Jones, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes multiple personnel people told him they believe the Bears’ best-case scenario is Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty sliding to No. 10.  Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes other teams are expecting the Bears to target a tackle or edge rusher if Jeanty isn’t on the board.  Lions Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes that while the Lions need … [Read more...] about NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears The Bears’ 5-12 season in 2024 was the least successful of Caleb Williams‘ entire football career before entering the NFL. Williams admitted he struggled “mentally, physically, spiritually” last season.  “When I got home, I got in my bed. I just dropped a few tears,” Williams said, via Brian O’Keefe of Esquire. “And I was just so beat-up mentally, physically, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt LaFleur, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers

Lions Lions GM Brad Holmes refuted the idea that the team is targeting an edge rusher in next week’s draft and said they’re focused on the best player available. “What I won’t do is what I’ve been saying that I won’t do that I know you guys get frustrated with me not doing, is looking at our depth chart, like black-and-white names but no football being played, but looking at a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Brad Holmes, Lions, Packers, Vikings