‘Don't be surprised' if Rome Odunze is the second WR off the draft board: report

The Bears will inevitably have some thinking to do when their turn rolls around in the 2024 NFL Draft for the No. 9 pick. Especially, if one of the names strongly attached to them — Rome Odunze — goes off the board first. ESPN’s Matt Miller said “Don’t be surprised” if the Washington receiver is the second one off the…

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2024 NFL Draft live updates: Reports swirl about Bears' plan for No. 9 pick

Welcome to the 2024 NFL Draft! You’ve made it. The only thing to expect from the draft is the unexpected. NBC Sports Chicago will have Football Night in Chicago (6-6:30 p.m. CT), Fanatics Draft Night Preview Show (6:30-7 p.m. CT) and Fanatics first Round Live Reaction Show (7-9 p.m. CT). Viewers NBCSportsChicago.com or our Youtube Channel. The live reaction show will stream…

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Reports: Bears ‘very open for business' with the No. 9 pick

Everyone knows the Bears will draft USC quarterback Caleb Williams as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. There’s no mystery there. But what about the No. 9 pick? Hints are starting to leak out as the draft remains just hours away. The Athletic reports the Bears are “very open for business” in trading down from the No….

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How order of first-round picks in 2024 NFL draft could affect Bears decision at No. 9 overall

The start of the 2024 NFL draft is still a few hours away, but we already know what’s going to happen with the Bears’ No. 1 overall pick. In fact we’ve known for a long time. Everything points to GM Ryan Poles selecting Caleb Williams to take over as the team’s quarterback when the draft finally kicks off next Thursday….

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Sean McVay: Kobie Turner's flexibility "a real blessing" as Rams consider DL prospects

Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner said this week that he isn’t putting pressure on himself to make up for what the Rams lost with Aaron Donald’s decision to retire because the team has made it clear that he doesn’t “need to be anyone else other than who I am” to help the defense.

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Eagles trade up, grab versatile lineman in Eagles-only mock draft

Draft week is finally upon us. The Eagles enter the 2024 NFL Draft with three picks in the first two rounds, and eight picks overall. We know Howie Roseman is often active making trades in the draft, so let’s get weird. Here’s my take on an Eagles-only mock draft: 1-19: Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington Eagles get: Picks 19, 52; Rams…

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Sporticast 341: Caleb Williams Is a New Type of NFL Draft Prospect

On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the upcoming NFL Draft. Once a relatively mundane day during the NFL offseason, the draft has mushroomed into a multi-day traveling circus. It’s one of a number of examples–like the scouting combine …

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