Chicago Bears Insider Thursday, April 24, 2025 | | |
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Good evening, Chicago. For those seeking clues to how the first round of the NFL draft will unfold Thursday night, understand this much: Miami quarterback Cam Ward is a near shoo-in to be picked No. 1 by the Tennessee Titans. And Heisman Trophy
winner Travis Hunter of Colorado almost certainly will hear his name called next by the Cleveland Browns. Beyond that? Uncertainty is at the front door. And knocking hard. “I think this one’s going to be a little wild,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday. “But we’re going to be prepared for all the different scenarios that pop up.” Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | The Chicago Bears hold the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to watch and what time the Bears might be on the clock. | | | | | It’s a down year for quarterbacks in the NFL draft, and that makes things more challenging for teams picking in the top 10 that aren’t in the market for a QB. | | | | | The Chicago Bears will sit patiently through the first hour of the NFL draft with confidence an impact player will be available at No. 10. | | | | | It takes only one surprise twist for the NFL draft’s path to veer. For GM Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears, Thursday night could become a surprise party. | | | | | The likelihood that wide receiver Christian Watson will miss much of the upcoming season creates a dilemma for the Green Bay Packers as they make their draft plans. | | | | | The Detroit Lions have the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft, their latest slot in a decade. They also have a lot of talent for a change, and that’s not cheap to keep. | | | | | With the 24th pick, the Minnesota Vikings are positioned relatively well for one of the consensus top two safeties: Nick Emmanwori and Malaki Starks. | | | | | In this year’s draft class, there’s a new crop of players who have grown up with NFL ties. | | | |
