With the 2025 league year officially underway, the Chicago Bears have been busy in free agency, signing multiple big-name free agents in an effort to shore up the defense under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Coach Ben Johnson and his staff figure to have a say in matters, too. They have worked with Poles the last two weeks in acquiring offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman, defensive linemen Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett and backup tight end Durham Smythe.

Jarrett, a 10-year veteran who played in a Super Bowl for the Atlanta Falcons, will be the more recognizable name, while Odeyingbo will look to make the most out of his new opportunity with Chicago. Coming over from the Indianapolis Colts,