The latest Bears news centers on linebacker Jack Sanborn returning to Chicago on a one-year deal in 2026 NFL free agency. With Sanborn back in the mix and the position group getting deeper, the spotlight now shifts to what the Bears could do next at linebacker.
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NEWS ALERT: Chicago Bears BRING BACK Jack Sanborn, Could TJ Edwards Get Traded?
Sanborn joins a linebacker room that also features new addition Devin Bush and returners like D'Marco Jackson, giving Chicago more options heading into the season. That depth is why trade rumors around T.J. Edwards could heat up, as the Bears weigh how to balance snaps and roster value.
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