Ryan Poles shares details behind cutting both Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair

Close to two weeks ago, the Bears alleviated some cap space by cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. Along with the move being a cap saver, Ryan Poles talked to the media at the NFL Combine, sharing details behind the thought process of the move. “I know we put a piece out on them, but…

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Why the NFL Combine is so important for the Bears' Caleb Williams decision

The Bears are about to embark on what could be the most important week of their offseason when they descend on Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Combine. But it might not be important for the reasons you imagine. The Combine, which is sometimes (un?)affectionately known as the Underwear Olympics, is a platform for the top college prospects to show off…

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Bears trade back in first round in latest 2024 NFL mock draft

The NFL will descend on Indianapolis on Tuesday to meet the top prospects in this year’s draft at the Combine. Over the course of the week, teams will gather valuable information on players and draft boards will start to come together. New draft darlings will emerge. Others will see their draft stock fall. But we don’t know how things will…

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Favorite landing spots for the top 2024 NFL free agents | Inside Coverage

Jason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein to discuss the latest news around the league as the NFL world prepares for the NFL Combine before diving into their favorite landing spots for the top 2024 free agents. Fitz and Jori start off with Justin Fields’ comments on a podcast about why he unfollowed the Chicago Bears on social media, and the duo discuss whether his explanation is valid or if he was intentionally sending a message. Next, the two hosts prep for the NFL Combine next week by going back and forth on the news that Athletes First will have its clients abstain from cognitive testing and how NFL evaluators might be putting too much stock in what happens in Indianapolis instead of the years of football experience the prospects have put on tape.

Later, Fitz and Jori run down the list of the top available free agents in 2024 and give their ideal landing spots for Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, L’Jarius Sneed, Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Tee Higgins, Brian Burns, Christian Wilkins, Antoine Winfield Jr, Tyron Smith and soon-to-be free agent Russell Wilson.

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