The Chicago Bears have long been connected to offensive linemen in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but a new contender on the defensive side of the ball has emerged at the NFL Combine.

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Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies eight things he learned about the Bears while spending the week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

With ample resources and a significant list of roster needs, it could be a busy free agency period for the Bears next month.

The NFL finalized its 2025 salary cap at $279.2 million. Here's how much cap space the Bears have this season.

The league released figures for franchise and transition tags on Friday, a day after announcing the salary cap has increased to a record-high $279.2 million in 2025. Linebackers are second to quarterbacks with a franchise number of $25,

Last year's No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is hoping to become the franchise quarterback that the Bears have spent decades looking for. He had an up-and-down rookie season, but he had an overall solid year despite the chaotic circumstances.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have informed All-Pro Trey Smith that they will use the franchise tag on him, thus keeping him at Arrowhead Stadium for one more year. The Texans weren't expected to have the funds to land him,

Barring a tag-and-trade scenario, Trey Smith won't hit free agency. The Chicago Bears will now have to pivot if they want to address this position before the NFL draft.