2 HRS AGO - Chicago Bears defensive back Jaquan Brisker (9) looks on during the the Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workouts on May 24, 2022 at Halas Hall | Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rookies looking good for Chicago at OTA’s... THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS Bears Insider podcast 265: Teven Jenkins moves to right tackle. Where does the o-line stand? – Shaw Local - The Bears continued OTAs this week with Teven Jenkins lining up at right tackle. Hub Arkush, Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors discuss the latest news and notes from Halas Hall. Chicago Bears: TE Cole Kmet has room for growth in Year 3 - Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet has room for growth in Year 3. Could more experience with Justin Fields and Luke Getsy's new offense facilitate it? Chicago Bears Q&A: What position has biggest holes? - Chicago Tribune - Now that free agency is mostly over, where is the Chicago Bears roster most deficient? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly. CHGO Bears Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Second year offensive lineman Teven Jenkins met the media yesterday following the Chicago Bears OTA practice, and he said his understanding is that right now he’ll be focusing on right tackle. That’s not to say things won’t change at some point, but this offseason it has appeared that the new regime is giving Jenkins every chance to succeed at right tackle, while fellow second year o-lineman Larry Borom is getting the first crack at left tackle. Jenkins, a second round draft pick a year ago, played primarily right tackle in college at Oklahoma State, but he was moved to the left side shortly after being drafted. “It’s nice, and I do look forward to keep on getting reps at right tackle,” Jenkins said yesterday, “It’s about being the best I can be for the team and how can I elevate my play from what I was doing in college, what I was doing last year, to now. I’m trying to elevate everything about myself, mentally and physically.” Back Collapse

2 DAYS AGO - Chicago Bears defensive back A.J. Thomas (21) looks on during the the Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workouts on May 24, 2022 at Halas Hall | Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images News from OTA’s plus more on Arlington Heights as a possible new stadium location THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS Bears coach notices Eddie Jackson 'in a good place' at OTAs - RSN - The play of Eddie Jackson and Jaquan Brisker will be important for Matt Eberflus' defense to hit the ground running. Bears' Teven Jenkins wants to earn Matt Eberflus', Ryan Poles' trust - RSN - The offensive lineman has moved from left tackle to right tackle, and lost weight to play faster. Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker already showcasing rare skills at Bears OTAs - RSN - Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker have been as advertised early on at OTAs. Yo! Matt Eberflus Had Cornerback Jaylon Johnson Running With the 2nd Team Defense - Bleacher Nation - This isn't something I want to blow out of proportion. But Collapse

2 DAYS AGO - Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Some recent nuggets about the Bears and the NFL... Earlier today the NFL announced an expansion of their International Home Marketing Areas (IMHA) that went into effect earlier this year, with the Los Angeles Rams adding New Zealand as their fourth IHMA and the Philadelphia Eagles gaining access to Australia, New Zealand, and Ghana, making them the first NFL club to enter a market in Africa. In case you missed the announcement about the Chicago Bears’ IMHA from earlier this year, Chicago has Spain, which they share with the Miami Dolphins, as well as the United Kingdom, which they share with the Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, and the San Francisco 49ers. The NFL’s press release states, “The International HMA initiative, which launched in January of this year, grants NFL clubs access to international territories for marketing, fan engagement and commercialization as part of an important, long-term, strategic Collapse

3 DAYS AGO - Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has emerged as one of the Bears’ top ascending young players. But with a new coaching staff taking over, he feels like he has to prove himself all over again. Collapse

5 DAYS AGO - Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Bears won’t be on the clock in the 2023 NFL Draft for another 11 months, but the draft is a yearlong activity! Preparing for the NFL Draft is a yearlong activity, and while the Bears just finished the 2022 draft a few weeks ago, it’s never too early to look towards the future. If anything, this year is as good of a year to prepare for the draft 11 months in advance as any. The Bears are on track to have selections in each of the first three rounds for the first time since 2016, and while the same thing was said before they traded up for Justin Fields in 2020, it’s unlikely the new regime will be moving up significantly in the draft anytime soon. Barring something unforeseen, it appears unlikely the Bears will be in the playoffs at the end of the 2022 season. I used the NFL Mock Draft Database draft simulator for the mock, which has the Bears picking at selections Nos. 8, 40 and 72. While there’s obviously a chance they do either better or Collapse

7 DAYS AGO - Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones speaks at a news conference during team’s rookie minicamp at Halas Hall | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports A huge round of promotions propel the Bears scouting department in a new direction THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS There is a Buzz Building Around Bears Rookie Cornerback Kyler Gordon - Bleacher Nation - Second-round pick Kyler Gordon is already making a strong impression on Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus. Bears make changes in scouting, football administration - 670 The Score - New Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles announced a series of promotions and changes to his scouting department and football administration staff. 2 Bears to take part in NFL’s new diversity hiring program - 670 The Score - Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and defensive coordinator Alan Williams will attend next week’s NFL’s inaugural Coach and Front Office Accelerator program, a two-day networking seminar with league Collapse

7 DAYS AGO - Bears general manger Ryan Poles on Wednesday announced several promotions involving the team’s scouting staff and football administration department. Collapse

5/18/2022 - Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Chicago Bears have done a tremendous job in turning over the roster in just one offseason under new general manager Ryan Poles, and 2022 is all about figuring out what pieces of the current roster is fit to be a part of the future of the franchise. There are several young players that will be under contract after this season is over, but the face of the defense, Roquan Smith, is entering the final year on his rookie contract. Since the Bears picked up his fifth-year option he’ll be making $9,735,000 in 2022, but a contract extension could alter that figure, and per a recent article on ESPN from Jeremy Fowler, that could happen very soon. “Expect talks between the Bears and Smith to heat up some time this summer,” Fowler writes in the Insider piece. “Even other Bears players close to free agency believe Smith is the priority for Chicago and new GM Ryan Poles.” While many teams are passing on paying inside linebackers Collapse