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Chicago should secure a deal now before his value rises further.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7041,h_3960,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/258/01kqtrjfc8r50ccbehg3.jpg" caption="Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA;  Chicago Bears running back D&#39;Andre Swift (4) runs runs after the catch as Green Bay Packers defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (55) defends during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Chris Schad"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tyrique Stevenson Has One More Hurdle to Clear for Bears Redemption</title><link>https://dawindycity.com/tyrique-stevenson-one-more-hurdle-clear-bears-redemption-01kqwfctp59f?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Chris Schad</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqwfctp59f</guid><description>The Chicago Bears have a final opportunity to provide competition for Tyrique Stevenson if they show interest in L&#39;Jarius Sneed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:25:55 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3725,h_2095,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/258/01kqwfe8y0khz65yqgsr.jpg" caption="Oct 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) takes the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field. 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