The Chicago Bears had one of the most drastic turnarounds in 2025. After going 5-12 the year before, Chicago hired Ben Johnson as their head coach. Additionally, they surrounded him and franchise quarterback Caleb Williams with the tools they needed to revamp their offense.
Defensively, the Bears brought in Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator. Under his guidance, Chicago’s defense led the NFL in turnovers forced, but ranked near the bottom of the league in yards and points allowed per game.
Additionally, the Bears are primed to lose several of their most important players to free agency. As a result, the needs the team must focus on are clearly identifiable.
The Chicago Bears are urged to acquire Maxx Crosby (or Trey Hendrickson) and address left tackle
Bleacher Report recently released an article in which they identified the missing pieces on offense and defense for each NFL team. Offensively, the Bears are in pretty good shape. Or at least they were until Drew Dalman suddenly retired. Additionally, the prospect of losing Braxton Jones in free agency has revealed a bit of a concern at left tackle:
“Unfortunately, the Bears will again be searching for an answer at left tackle. Ozzy Trapilo’s promising rookie season ended on a disappointing note with a patellar tear that could see him miss all of 2026. Bringing back Braxton Jones or drafting another Day 2 project like Markel Bell could be an option.”
Ozzy Trapillo will not be able to play in 2026 and Jones is not guaranteed to return in free agency. Left tackle, and now center, must be key areas of focus this off-season.
On the defensive side of the ball, it should come as no surprise that BR, like many fans and other analysts, would love to see the Bears add Maxx Crosby via trade or sign Trey Hendrickson in free agency. Indeed, either one of those moves would greatly benefit Chicago’s defense.
That being said, they also must address the safety position with Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker hitting free agency.
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