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Halas Intrigue, Episode 282: Recapping the Bears’ 2023 draft

What’s next for the Bears?

By Sun-Times staff

Bears top draft pick Darnell Wright poses with his jersey at Halas Hall.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down who the Bears took, who they didn’t take and what’s left to do.

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