The defense has seen its fair share of upgrades, too. And as the 2025 season inches closer, this Bears roster is receiving some early recognition. Two of its players -- Joe Thuney and Jaylon Johnson -- were recently ranked on Pete Prisco's Top 100 players entering the season.

The Chicago Bears' offense is poised for a strong season under new head coach Ben Johnson. Quarterback Caleb Williams enters his second year with high expectations after a record-breaking rookie season. Key additions and returning players like D'Andre Swift, DJ Moore, and Cole Kmet are expected to contribute significantly.

Several players left in free agency, such as Eddie Jackson and Byron Cowart. Chicago gave up 218 passing yards per game last season. That ranked close to the middle of the pack in the league. Even though the Bears' secondary lost another key contributor,