Bears fans may get their biggest question answered with latest post-draft rumor

Veteran free-agent running back Nick Chubb has been on top of Chicago Bears fans' minds since the end of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Reading between the lines, it seems that the Bears wanted to take a running back during the early rounds of the draft but various trades made that a difficult feat to accomplish. Among the teams that boxed out the Bears from selecting a running back was the Cleveland Browns.

The Bears did add a running back with their seventh-round pick, and there is reason to think that Kyle Monangai could be a dark-horse candidate to make the Bears' 53-man roster to open the season. Having said that, it would also seem likely that the Bears will be adding a veteran running back before the start of training camp.

The aforementioned Browns drafted two running backs over the weekend, and in doing so, all but confirmed they will not be having a reunion with Chubb. A rumor out of a Cleveland-based radio station, 92.3 The Fan, suggests that Chubb may already have his sights set on a team in the NFC North.

Chubb worked his way back in 2024 from a gruesome knee injury that ended his 2023 season. While Chubb returned for 8 games last season, it was clear he was still getting back in football shape. Chubb averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry last season. If the Bears are looking for a discount free-agent addition at the running back position, Chubb likely is at the top of the list.

One of the biggest questions facing Chubb is his health. In a video shared to his Instagram, Chubb seemed to have silenced those doubts.

With D'Andre Swift still on the roster, the Bears likely aren't looking for a featured back to add to their backfield. Swift will still carry that role. What the Bears need is a running back who can thrive in-between the tackles, and if healthy, Chubb would be a clear answer. In doing so, the Bears would also be avoiding the silly plan of counting on a seventh-round pick to be a part of their offense.