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What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?

All eyes are on the Bears and what they’re going to do with the No. 1 pick. It feels like a foregone conclusion that they’re going to trade it (if they can find a trade partner). But could we be talking about two trade partners for Chicago?

Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of March 8.

Latest Bears news

• According to one NFL insider, the belief is the Bears could not only trade back from No. 1 but perhaps trade back a second time depending on just how desperate some of these quarterback-needy teams are.

• The Bears are re-signing fullback Khari Blasingame to a two-year contract extension, which locks down the team’s lead blocker for the NFL’s best run game.

• Ahead of free agency, we’re doing our best to predict what the Bears offense could look like heading into the 2023 season, including some potential free-agent moves.

• Following the NFL combine, Nate Atkins unveiled his latest Bears’ seven-round mock draft, which includes a few trades and plenty of additional draft capital.

• Ahead of free agency, we took a look at all of the available defensive tackles set to hit the open market.

• Dane Cruikshank was brought in to serve as a reserve safety and special teams contributor, but he only played in eight games. Is it worth bringing Cruikshank back in 2023?

Around the NFC North

• Former NFL head coach Mike Martz is a big believer in the potential of Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

• One of the Vikings’ biggest offseason needs is cornerback, which is why ESPN believes they should sign recently-released Jonathan Jones in free agency.

• The Lions made a roster move inking reserve offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher to what’s believed to be a one-year deal.

Around the NFL

• Ahead of free agency, the Jaguars have released starting cornerback Shaquill Griffin, which adds another veteran defensive back on the market.

• After the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, there are already multiple teams that won’t pursue Jackson this offseason.

Story originally appeared on Bears Wire