Alyssa Barbieri

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri |Brendan Sugrue |Mike Pendleton |Vincent Parise

• The Chicago Bears added several key veterans to their roster during the offseason, including offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and Drew Dalman, and defensive players Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo. • Several members of the Bears Wire staff believe Joe Thuney's All-Pro experience and leadership will have the biggest impact on the team, particularly in protecting quarterback Caleb Williams.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

• Caleb Williams has been in the headlines for his reported pre-draft concerns about the Chicago Bears. • A report suggested Williams watched film alone without coaching guidance, a claim former head coach Matt Eberflus denied. • Williams clarified his comments, stating the issue wasn't a lack of film study skills but rather finding more efficient methods to maximize information gathering.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

The Chicago Bears are positioned to be a surprise team during the 2025 season with new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge over an improved roster and a new coaching staff. When looking at the current roster, there are no shortage of cornerstones on both sides of the ball -- some more affordable than others. There are quite a few key members on offense who are steals given their position and contract status while there are some key defensive starters who are bargain deals.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

The Chicago Bears wrapped the offseason program last week with their final set of OTAs for rookies and younger players, which featured quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. With new head coach Ben Johnson calling the shots, the Bears experienced an intense offseason program with clear standards and expectations.

1 week ago | bearswire.usatoday.com | Alyssa Barbieri

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been waiting to get back on the football field after shoulder surgery back in January. But he's remained involved in meeting rooms and as an observer, where he's already leaning on his veteran teammates. That includes tight end Cole Kmet, entering his sixth season with Chicago, who has served as a sounding board and mentor for the Bears' top rookie throughout the offseason program.