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Bears Unveil Player Internship; Exec Whitaker Wins BWLA Award

5/1/2026

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Bears Launch Internship

The Chicago Bears launched the Second Season: Player Internship Program, announced by President & CEO Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles.
The program pairs players with leaders from United Airlines, Crate & Barrel, Abbott Laboratories, Mars Inc. and McDonald’s to develop leadership, according to Meka Morris.
Executive Vice President Krista Whitaker received a Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago award at its spring fundraiser, honor that made her feel seen and reinforced her responsibility.

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Bears Bolster Roster

Caden Barnett is the most likely undrafted free agent to earn a spot on Chicago’s 53-man roster.
Jordan van den Berg posted a 9.99 Relative Athletic Score and a 79.5 run-defense grade in 2025, marking him a steal.
The Bears signed safety Coby Bryant to a $40 million contract, drafted Dillon Thieneman at No. 25, and tasked Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet competing for left tackle after Ozzy Trapilo’s 2026 injury.

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Bears Launch Internship

The Chicago Bears launched the Second Season: Player Internship Program, announced by President & CEO Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles.
The program pairs players with leaders from United Airlines, Crate & Barrel, Abbott Laboratories, Mars Inc. and McDonald’s to develop leadership, according to Meka Morris.
Executive Vice President Krista Whitaker received a Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago award at its spring fundraiser, honor that made her feel seen and reinforced her responsibility.

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