The Chicago Bears wasted no time clearing out veteran players this week, setting the stage for major shake-ups in NFL free agency and the 2025 draft.

The Chicago Bears have missed out on a chance to add a pair of third-round draft picks after the latest NFL hiring announcement.

The Bears will be selecting 10th overall in the 2025 NFL draft. There are a slew of needs on the roster, most notably along the offensive line, where there are three (possibly four) starting spots up for grabs, outside of right tackle Darnell Wright. But they also have needs in the defensive trenches.

ESPN projected bold free agency and NFL draft moves for all 32 teams, including this unexpected prediction for the Chicago Bears.

Who wouldn't want a star-in-the-making like Ashton Jeanty? Players like him will be tempting for the Bears, but it's imperative that they address the line of scrimmage.

The first NFL Draft pick from South Alabama, Everett played for USA in 2015 and 2016, joining the Jaguars when UAB dropped its football program after his single season with the Blazers in 2014. Everett is a free agent for the fourth time in his NFL career. This is the first time it has been involuntarily.

In Daniel Jeremiah's latest 2025 NFL mock draft, the Bears focus on protecting Caleb Williams with their first-round pick.

The Chicago Bears entered the 2024 season with an inflated reputation, receiving absurd accolades for having the best supporting cast ever for a rookie quarterback. We called out this misconception at the time and were ultimately vindicated.

The Bears had one of the worst offensive lines in 2024, allowing a league-high 68 sacks on quarterback Caleb Williams. Outside of right tackle Darnell Wright, there are multiple starting jobs to be filled through free agency and the 2025 NFL draft.