For the Chicago Bears to meet expectations in 2025, they’ll need to be aggressive in free agency. However, GM Ryan Poles must be selective, steering clear of certain players to ensure smart spending.

The Bears are slated to have around $62.96 million in salary cap space in 2025, per OverTheCap, which is the sixth most in the NFL. It'll give general manager Ryan Poles plenty to work with as he looks to continue to add to the roster (and perhaps re-sign some in-house free agents).

Chicago's front office needs to address both trenches in some capacity, through free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. How they address those two glaring needs will determine how the rest of the offseason unfolds in regards to adding other top talent to the roster,

NFL mock draft features a blockbuster trade by the Chicago Bears that could have a lasting impact on the team's short- and long-term outlook

In our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft roundup, the Bears focus on improving the offensive line in the first round.