The Chicago Bears are in the middle of an important offseason, where they're looking to develop into a contender under new head coach Ben Johnson.
Following a busy free agency that included some big-name additions, including offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman, as well as defensive linemen Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo, the Bears are shifting their focus toward the 2025 NFL draft.
Chicago has seven draft picks, even after their two trades, including four in the Top 75 -- 10th overall, a pair of high second rounders and a third-round selection.
Here at Bears Wire, we're going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the 2025 NFL draft. Rounding out the offense is the offensive line, a group that looks drastically different following the start of free agency, but they could still use one more piece.
Who's on the roster?
- Braxton Jones
- Joe Thuney
- Joe Dalman
- Jonah Jackson
- Darnell Wright
- Kiran Amegadjie
- Ryan Bates
- Doug Kramer
- Theo Benedet
- Bill Murray
- Jordan McFadden
- Chris Glaser
- Ricky Stromberg
The Bears starting offensive line looks drastically different now than it did at the end of the season. General manager Ryan Poles didn't waste any time getting to work rebuilding the line, acquiring Thuney and Jackson for mid-round picks, and signing Dalman to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency. Thuney is a perennial All-Pro and should be a tremendous mentor to everyone on the line, while Jackson has proven to Bears head coach Ben Johnson that he can be a reliable protector during their days in Detroit. Dalman, meanwhile, brings experience and athleticism to the center position and will be a key factor in the development of quarterback Caleb Williams.
The starting interior looks set for the 2025 season, but the same can't be said for the tackles. While Darnell Wright is projected to continue anchoring the right side of the line heading into Year 3, Braxton Jones could be the odd man out on the left side. Jones is recovering from an ankle injury, and with one year remaining on his deal, the Bears could opt to draft his replacement. Poles already hinted at competition between him and Kiran Amegadjie, who is entering his second season and first full offseason after missing time recovering from his own injury coming out of college.
The Bears re-signed Bill Murray and Doug Kramer this offseason to compete for roster spots yet again and still have Ryan Bates as a backup option, whom they acquired via trade last offseason. Jordan McFadden was claimed off waivers from the Chargers in January, while Theo Benedet and Ricky Stromberg are back after spending much of the 2024 season on the practice squad.
