Bears Rumors Today: Ryan Bates Free Agency UPDATE, Sign De’Anthony Thomas & Draft Jalen Tolbert?

Chicago Bears Rumors for Monday, March 28th from Bears Now host Harrison Graham:
- Ryan Bates Free Agency Update: Bills’ head coach Sean McDermott says Buffalo is still “working through a decision” on whether or not to match the Bears contract offer sheet for Bates. Bates signed his offer sheet with the Bears last Thursday which means the Bills have until Tuesday to make a decision.
- Sign De’Anthony Thomas? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports that Thomas wants to return to the NFL after opting out of the 2020 NFL Season due to COVID and spending last year in the CFL. Thomas has a connection to Bears’ GM Ryan Poles as he spent his first 6 NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. Thomas has elite speed and has primarily been a returner in the NFL
- Bears Mock Draft: The Athletic released its latest NFL Mock Draft as every team’s beat writer made a selection. The Bears first pick is #39 overall and Kevin Fishbain has Chicago selecting South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert. Tolbert has back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons and is coming off a strong Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. Justin Fields needs more WRs to throw to beyond Darnell Mooney and Byron Pringle.

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- Predict where Ryan Bates will play in 2022! Type ‘CHI’ for Chicago Bears or Type ‘BUF’ for Buffalo Bills
- Is Matt Eberflus going to be a good coach? Type ‘Y’ for Yes or Type ‘N’ for No

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