After a disappointing 2024 season, the Bears can't afford to waste another year of Caleb Williams' development. They need major upgrades, and they need them now. These five free agents would be a great start.

The 2024 regular season has ended, and the NFL playoffs will proceed without the Chicago Bears, who were eliminated after the Washington Commanders took victory over the New Orleans Saints in week 15.

With this in mind, the Bears must target these three players in free agency. 1. Trey Smith - RG. Trey Smith is likely to be the most coveted player in all of free agency this offs

The Bears have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Interim Bears coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix, and general manager Ryan Poles said he is open to the idea of trading draft picks for the right candidate.

The Chicago Bears plan to interview former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head-coaching job Thursday, a league source confirmed Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news. The outlet and others also reported Tuesday that the Dallas Cowboys denied the Bears’ request to interview Dallas coach Mike McCarthy for the vacant coaching job.

The Bears interviewed former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday.