The NFL draft is in the books, and free agency has largely wrapped up, meaning the Chicago Bears' roster is starting to take shape as they head into the next phase of offseason workouts. All eyes now turn to rookie minicamp, set for Friday and Saturday at Halas Hall, where the team's newest additions will get their first taste of life in the Windy City.
The Bears came away from the draft with seven prospects and have reportedly added 13 undrafted free agents—though the team has yet to make those signings official. Add in nine veteran free-agent pickups, and it's clear general manager Ryan Poles has been busy reshaping the roster. But even with all that activity, questions linger about whether every need has truly been addressed.
One thing that stands out: few of the new faces are poised to immediately challenge the incumbents for starting roles. Some of the draft picks are viewed as long-term projects or depth pieces, while several veteran signings appear destined for specific situational duties. On the flip side, a handful of free-agent departures have cleared the path for newcomers to compete for starting jobs right out of the gate.
The Bears placed a premium on speed and competitiveness this offseason, and it shows. According to NFL IQ, an AI-powered analytics hub, Chicago boasted the most athletic draft class in the league, earning an average score of 82.5 across their first seven picks. That's a promising sign for a team looking to inject more explosiveness into its lineup.
Here's a breakdown of how the depth chart stacks up at each position—and where things could get interesting.
Key: (R) rookie draft pick, (FA) veteran free agent, (UFA) undrafted rookie free agent, (INJ) injured
Quarterback
Starter: Caleb Williams
Reserves: Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Miller Moss (UFA)
Staying put: Not much drama here. Williams is the franchise quarterback, and that won't change anytime soon. He's the cornerstone of the Bears' future, and the team is fully invested in his development.
In flux: Bagent, who's under contract through 2027, has drawn trade interest from around the league. Neither he nor the Bears seem eager to part ways—unless an offer becomes too good to pass up. Keenum, 38, signed a two-year deal in March to provide veteran mentorship. Moss, who backed up Williams at USC for two seasons before throwing for 2,679 yards as a senior at Louisville last year, could serve as insurance if Bagent is dealt.
Running Back
Starter: D'Andre Swift
Reserves: Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown, Deion Hankins, Coleman Bennett (UFA)
Staying put: Swift had a revolutionary 2025 season, ranking fourth in the NFL in rushing yards and proving to be a dynamic playmaker out of the backfield. He's firmly entrenched as the lead back.