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Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Participates in OTAs Thu, May 29, 2025, 10:06 AM Williams has been participating in the Bears' ongoing organized team activities, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports. Analysis: Back in January, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reported that Williams was spotted with a cast on his right wrist while attending a USC-Wisconsin men's basketball game after undergoing a minor offseason elective procedure to remove a cyst. Since then, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has moved past the issue and appears to be practicing without limitations. As a rookie, Williams threw for 3,541 yards, with 20 touchdowns and six interceptions in 17 games to go along with 81 carries for 489 yards. In his second season as a pro, it's reasonable to expect improvements from the USC product, with a new offensive-minded head coach at the helm as well as a re-tooled offensive line on hand and a pair of promising young playmakers (TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden) having been added to the mix via the draft.
Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Remains sidelined at OTAs Thu, May 22, 2025, 9:03 AM Loveland (shoulder) is present for Thursday's practice at OTAs but is not participating, Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns of The Athletic report. Analysis: Loveland remains sidelined due to the shoulder surgery he underwent in January to address a right Type V AC Joint dislocation. The injury prevented him from working out at the combine and participating in rookie minicamp, so the next major checkpoint for Loveland's recovery will be mandatory minicamp from June 3-5, at which time he's expected to increase his participation level. All expectations remain that the rookie No. 10 overall pick will be a full-go for training camp. Once he's healthy, Loveland's draft capital and rare pass-catching ability should allow him to quickly emerge as one of Chicago's top targets, though it's difficult to project exactly how looks from Caleb Williams (wrist) will be distributed between him, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden (undisclosed).
Luther Burden Luther Burden Out with soft-tissue injury Wed, May 21, 2025, 2:48 PM Burden (undisclosed) is not participating in Wednesday's offseason practice due to a soft-tissue injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: The exact nature of Burden's injury has yet to be disclosed, but Kaitlin Sharkey of WGNTV reports that there is currently no timetable for the rookie second-round pick's return. It's less than ideal for Burden to be missing early install reps, but he has roughly two weeks to recover before the start of mandatory minicamp June 3, not to mention training camp in late July. When healthy, Burden is expected to push for a starting role alongside DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. Head coach Ben Johnson called Burden's injury "a little soft tissue deal," per Adam Jahns of The Athletic, an indication that the Missouri product isn't managing an overly serious issue.
Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Not ready for rookie minicamp Fri, May 9, 2025, 12:51 PM Loveland (shoulder) is not participating in on-field work at rookie minicamp Friday as he continues to rehab from surgery undergone in January, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports. Analysis: Loveland, the 10th overall pick of April's draft, is present at rookie minicamp and building familiarity with Chicago's offensive scheme and new quarterback Caleb Williams (wrist), but the tight end's workout availability is currently limited to running and controlled lifting, per Bair. The rookie first-rounder is expected to be ready for increased participation in mandatory minicamp in early June and to be fully cleared for training camp in July. Loveland is a capable blocker at 6-foot-6, 260-pounds, but he figures to make his largest impact as a mismatch in the receiving game, though DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and rookie second-round pick Luther Burden represent plenty of competition for targets. Cole Kmet played 87 percent of snaps last season and has two years remaining on the four-year, $50 million deal he inked with Chicago in 2023, but Loveland boasts the draft capital and skillset to push for the No. 1 role before long.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Facing target competition Fri, Apr 25, 2025, 3:53 PM The Bears are looking forward to using both Kmet and first-round draft choice Colston Loveland in two tight-end sets, " Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.com reports. Analysis: In 2024, Kmet recorded 47 receptions for 474 yards and four touchdowns on 55 targets, marking his least productive season since his rookie year in 2020. After playing 87 percent of the offensive snaps last season, Kmet now faces significant competition following the first-round selection of Loveland, whose arrival could sharply reduce his role. Although Loveland is expected to be an adequate blocker, the Bears likely drafted the former Michigan standout for his ability to create mismatches in the passing game. Unless the situation shifts during training camp, Kmet may go undrafted in the majority of fantasy leagues.
Case Keenum Case Keenum Adding depth to Chicago QB room Thu, Apr 3, 2025, 9:25 PM Keenum signed a one-year contract with the Bears worth up to $3 million with the Bears on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Keenum missed all of the 2024 season with a foot injury while with the Texans. He's likely to be the third-string quarterback with the Bears, though he will add a veteran presence to an otherwise young positional group led by Caleb Williams.
Miles Boykin Miles Boykin Lands deal with Chicago Thu, Apr 3, 2025, 6:42 PM Boykin signed with the Bears on Thursday. Analysis: Boykin bounced between a few practice squads in 2024 and failed to appear in a game for the first time since he was drafted in 2019. If he does crack the Bears' roster in 2025, it will almost certainly be as a special teams contributor.
Devin Duvernay Devin Duvernay Finds home in Chicago Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 3:20 PM Duvernay agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with the Bears, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Analysis: Duvernay joins Chicago as a return specialist capable of also contributing in a depth role at wide receiver behind DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus. He suited up for 13 regular-season games with Jacksonville in 2024 but was cut by the team early March in order to clear up cap space. Duvernay is unlikely to emerge as a significant contributor on offense for Chicago and therefore holds little fantasy value, aside from unique formats that allot a premium to return yardage.
Travis Homer Travis Homer Returning to Chicago Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 7:47 PM Homer (hamstring) signed a one-year, $2-million deal with the Bears on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: The running back will remain with the team that he played for during the 2023 and '24 campaigns. Homer missed Chicago's last three games of 2024 with a hamstring injury but appears to be healthy again. He played more on special teams than offense in each of the last two seasons, recording just six carries for 23 yards and three catches for 11 yards between the two years.
Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Moves to Windy City Thu, Mar 13, 2025, 5:21 PM The Bears and Zaccheaus have agreed to terms of a contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Zaccheaus had a bounceback with Washington last year, forming a nice pairing with rookie QB Jayden Daniels to the tune of 45 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns on 64 targets over 20 games between the regular season and playoffs. With veteran WR Keenan Allen hitting free agency this week, Zaccheaus will fill the opening left behind alongside DJ Moore and Rome Odunze while getting to work with another signal-caller from the 2024 class in Caleb Williams.
Durham Smythe Durham Smythe Joining Chicago Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 8:43 AM Smythe is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: The Dolphins took Smythe in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and then kept him on their roster (mostly as a blocker) until releasing him three weeks ago. He'll turn 30 in August and isn't likely to see many passes as the presumed No. 2 tight end behind long-time starter Cole Kmet. This signing is more about Chicago's running game than the passing attack, continuing an offseason makeover that's already seen the team hire a new head coach (Ben Johnson) and acquire two new guards (Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney).
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift May get more competition Tue, Feb 25, 2025, 3:41 PM Swift is unlikely to be released this offseason, but the Bears may prioritize adding another running back, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Analysis: Swift is scheduled to make $8 million in 2025, with more than three-fourths of the money guaranteed. His 2024 performance was disappointing relative to the three-year, $24 million contract he signed last offseason, although it could be argued he was a victim of circumstance more so than a major part of the problem during a horrible season for Chicago's offense. The scheme should improve under new head coach Ben Johnson, but it's uncertain how much Swift will benefit if that happens, as the Bears don't lack for draft capital and cap space to pursue upgrades (or at least competition).
Maurice Alexander Maurice Alexander Signs with Chicago Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 6:26 PM The Bears signed Alexander to a reserve/future contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Analysis: Alexander has spent the past three seasons in Detroit with new Bears coach Ben Johnson. Alexander hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2022 but has been mastering the offense on the practice squad. He'll compete for a depth job in Chicago this offseason.
Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Undergoes minor offseason procedure Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 10:02 AM Williams, who was spotted Saturday with a cast on his right wrist while attending a USC-Wisconsin men's basketball game, underwent a minor offseason elective procedure to remove a cyst, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports. Analysis: Per Cronin, the procedure was deemed not serious and is not expected to impact Williams as the offseason progresses. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is coming off a rookie campaign in which he started all 17 of Chicago's regular season games en route to completing 351 of his 562 passing attempts for 3,541 yards with 20 TDs and six interceptions while rushing 81 times for 489 yards. Of the team's top-tier skill players, only veteran wideout Keenan Allen is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. Meanwhile, the Bears are currently in the process of interviewing candidates to fill the their head coach vacancy.
Marcedes Lewis Marcedes Lewis One reception in 2024 Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 5:08 PM Lewis played in 17 games for the Bears, catching is lone target for two yards. Analysis: Lewis played 20 percent of the snaps, though he was primarily used as a blocker. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent who will turn 41 years old this offseason. If Lewis chooses to sign with a team, he'll likely resume a similar role to the one that had him being targeted 13 times over the last three years.
Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Spends season as backup quarterback Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 5:03 PM Bagent appeared in four games for the Bears in 2024, playing 13 snaps and completing two of two passes for 11 yards. Analysis: Bagent had a five-game stretch as the starting quarterback in 2023 for Chicago, completing 65.7 percent of his passes with a 3:6 TD:INT. Unless the Bears bring in competition, he should remain Caleb Williams' backup. Bagent will be entering the last year of his contract in 2025.
Samori Toure Samori Toure Set for another opportunity Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 4:45 PM Toure signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Monday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Analysis: Toure joined Chicago's practice squad after failing to make the Packers' 53-man roster out of training camp. The 2022 seventh-round selection never saw an opportunity on the Bears' active roster this past season, but has appeared in 22 games previously for Green Bay, making 13 catches on 28 targets for 160 yards and a touchdown.
Gerald Everett Gerald Everett Ends forgettable season Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 9:51 AM Everett played three snaps in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. Analysis: Before the season, Everett signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Bears. The signing was interesting because Chicago already had Cole Kmet on a long-term deal. Everett came into this year having posted at least 408 yards in five straight seasons. Playing with the Bears, the veteran caught eight of 13 targets for 31 yards. Unless Kmet misses time, it seems unlikely that there is a path to meaningful production as Everett enters the last year of his contract with Chicago.
Collin Johnson Collin Johnson Targeted twice in 2024 Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 9:47 AM Johnson was not targeted in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. Analysis: Johnson ended the season as the No. 4 receiver on the Bears' depth chart, but it only resulted in one catch for six yards on two targets. After Johnson posted 272 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie with the Jaguars in 2020, he's become less productive each season. Over the last two seasons, the veteran has two catches for 17 yards. Johnson is set to hit unrestricted free agency.
DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter Set to hit free agency Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 9:41 AM Carter ended the season on injured reserve after catching nine passes for 72 yards in nine games. Analysis: Carter finishes the year with nine catches for 72 yards on 14 targets. His main contributions came on special teams, where Carter returned 15 kickoffs for 479 yards and 17 punts for 158 yards. Carter also lost one fumble. Josh Blackwell took over punt-return duties following Carter's injury. The veteran is now an unrestricted free agent.