That included the additions of guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson (via trade), center Drew Dalman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, tight end Durham Smythe and wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, as well as some key re-signings of in-house free agents.

"The Bears hope he can keep progressing opposite Montez Sweat and show why he was a second-round pick in 2021." Odeyingbo signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Chicago Bears with the hope that his best pass-rush production lies ahead.

Following the first week of the 2025 NFL free agency period of the offseason, the Chicago Bears were named the “most improved” franchise by Peter Schrager. However, as the Bears have learned throughout the last few seasons,