Mercifully, the 2024 season has finally come to an end. Now we turn our attention to the offseason, where Chicago will look to hire a new head coach, while attempting to build a quality roster around rising second-year QB Caleb Williams. I’ll have in-depth analysis on Williams and other returning players later in the offseason, but for now, I want to take a look at where the roster currently stands. Let’s examine:
- What the Bears’ depth chart looks like as of today.
- Which Chicago impact players are set to hit free agency.
- What Chicago’s salary cap situation looks like.
- Bears players that could be considered for cuts or extensions.
Current Depth Chart
Let’s start by looking at the 34 players the Bears currently have under contract for the 2025 season, shown in a rough depth chart below.
(Side note: Click on the image to view in full if it doesn’t show up properly. Sorry for any formatting issues.)
A few thoughts:
- At first glance, the biggest hole is obviously on the offensive line, where the Bears only have four guys under contract. Three of those players are tackles, so the interior, with only Ryan Bates currently signed, is basically a blank slate. This was easily the weakest position group on the roster in 2024, and the Bears will need to add three new starters here this offseason.
