The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday. For the Chicago Bears, it’s a critical period for general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson to upgrade the roster.

GM Ryan Poles continued his overhaul of the offensive line by adding Drew Dalman, then turned his attention to the defensive line.

In our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft roundup, experts believe the Bears will target two of the top offensive players with the 10th overall pick.

The NFL Draft is getting closer, with it being in just over a month in late April. Free agency is nearing its conclusion, making team needs for the NFL draft a bit more clear. That makes now as great a time as ever to make a mock draft.

The Chicago Bears were very busy in the initial wave of free agency, making a flurry of moves. As a result, they added some flexibility in who they draft in April.

The Chicago Bears have been busy during free agency filling some key holes, most notably in the trenches through trades and signings. After addressing the offensive and defensive lines, the Bears made a move to shore up their receiving corp with the addition of Olamide Zaccheaus.

Free agent wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is signing with the Bears, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Zaccheaus is coming off one of the best seasons of his career with a personal-best 45 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns for Washington.

Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has departed the Washington Commanders. Zaccheaus will not be wearing burgundy and gold in the 2025 season, as the veteran receiver signed with the Chicago Bears on Thursday.