Overview

• The Bears completed their offseason rebuild by selecting four key players in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft: Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Ozzy Trapilo, and Shemar Turner.
• Analysts praised the Bears’ draft strategy, awarding the team a collective GPA of 3.3, with high marks for addressing offensive and defensive needs.
• Free-agent signings, including Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett, and Dayo Odeyingbo, bolstered the offensive and defensive lines.
• New head coach Ben Johnson’s offensive scheme heavily influenced the draft, with selections aimed at maximizing QB Caleb Williams’ development.
• The revamped roster, combined with coaching changes and a focus on player development, sets expectations for a potential playoff push in the upcoming season.