For 31 NFL teams, the offseason is about constructing a roster worthy of a Super Bowl trophy. For one franchise, it's about keeping things together in the hopes of a repeat. Free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft are upon us, and we'll be going team by team to see where things stand for each squad.
Here is the 2024 offseason blueprint for the Chicago Bears.
FREE AGENCY
TOP FREE AGENTS
- CB Jaylon Johnson (No. 9 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- WR Darnell Mooney (No. 60 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO RETAIN
- CB Jaylon Johnson
EFFECTIVE SALARY CAP SPACE
- $34,741,422
2024 NFL DRAFT
BIGGEST POSITIONAL NEED
- Biggest Need: Edge Defender
PERFECT 2024 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT
- QB Caleb Williams, USC
FIVE-ROUND MOCK
Editor's note: The draft order may have changed since this mock draft was published, but this still gives a good look into the players each franchise should be targeting.
- Round 1: *Trade* WR Malik Nabers, LSU
- Round 1: EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
Click here to view the full five-round mock
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024
EARLY 2024 BREAKOUT CANDIDATE
- CB Kyler Gordon
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN 2023
- CB Jaylon Johnson
2023 SECRET SUPERSTAR
- LB T.J. Edwards