Chicago Bears build around Caleb Williams during offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Chicago Bears have focused their offseason efforts on supporting quarterback Caleb Williams as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season. After a surprising turn as the 2025 NFC North Champions, the Bears have made moves in free agency and trades, including signing linebacker Devin Bush and trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Bills. The team has lost key defensive players while adding several new faces to strengthen various positions. General Manager Ryan Poles continues to shape the roster, aiming to build a team capable of sustained success.
- •Bears won the NFC North in 2025, surprising many analysts.
- •Chicago's free agency includes signings and key trades as they reshape the roster.
- •Significant losses include safety Jaquan Brisker and linebacker Tremaine Edwards.
- •Veteran quarterback Case Keenum has been signed as a backup for Williams.
- •Draft strategies will likely focus on filling remaining gaps in the team.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago May Have Finally Built It Right around Caleb Williams
"Last year, most people didn’t have the Bears being the 2025 NFC North Champions, but here we are. Chicago used […]
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