Overview
- The Bears, who began their offseason program Monday at Halas Hall, are in the meeting and conditioning phase with no on-field work.
- Caleb Williams said last year was a stepping stone and welcomed Ben Johnson’s vow to push him harder to reach a Super Bowl goal.
- Chicago reshaped the roster with DJ Moore traded, safeties Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker departing, Tremaine Edmunds released, and Drew Dalman retiring, then traded for center Garrett Bradbury.
- With the draft on Thursday, reporting points to edge rusher as a likely early target, with help also needed on the interior defensive line and at safety.
- After an 11–6 season with a division title and a playoff win, Johnson called 2026 a clean slate and warned that the NFC North has improved.