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If the Bears want to beef up their defensive line, now is the time to strike.
Pete Martuneac|

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After Day 1 of free agency, the Bears should now look to the 2026 NFL draft to fill out the depth chart.
Pete Martuneac|
A few Bears players (including one pending free agent of their own) took massive hits on day one of free agency.
Jerry Markarian|
A look at who is starting under center and who is holding a clipboard on the sidelines for every NFL team.
Karl Rasmussen|
Even after a busy first day of free agency, the Bears still have a lot of work to do.
Pete Martuneac|
The Bears found defensive help they needed but free agency is never that simple and there are ramifications to every signing or non-signing.
Gene Chamberlain|
Whose stock is looking up after day one of free agency?
Jerry Markarian|

Filling a major roster need with a familiar face is a big win for the Chicago Bears.
Pete Martuneac|
It's obvious to everyone except the NFL how the Bears deserve compensatory draft picks but the league released its list Monday and Chicago is not on it.
Gene Chamberlain|
Losing Tremaine Edmunds' skill set doesn't necessarily need to be accounted for by the Bears as Devin Bush handles the position differently but effectively.
Gene Chamberlain|
...and Chicago Bears fans are going to hate the decision they came to.
Jerry Markarian|
Bryan Perez|

The Chicago Bears have had a busy day of stacking defensive talent in 2026 NFL free agency.
Pete Martuneac|
The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with linebacker Devin Bush, adding a new starter to the defense after his breakout 2025 season.
Bryan Perez|
The Bears had one major stated goal for their defense in 2026 when they were at the combine and it became apparent they were pursuing it with their first signings.
Gene Chamberlain|
The Chicago Bears finally made a big splash in free agency on a highly regarded defensive back.
Pete Martuneac|

The Bears landed Coby Bryant. What does that mean for the future of Kevin Byard III?
Jerry Markarian|
The Chicago Bears struck fast in free agency, but it was not the move anyone had expected.
Pete Martuneac|
The Seattle Seahawks won't have a key member of the "Dark Side" defense next season.
Jeremy Brener|
The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with former Seahawks safety Coby Bryant, adding a starter to a key offseason need area.
Bryan Perez|
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