Bears Fill Center Gap, Eye Edge, Safety, Line Help

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Chicago Bears kicked off their offseason with a key trade for veteran center Garrett Bradbury. This came right after Drew Daumann's surprise retirement left a big gap on the offensive line. At the same time, they missed out on landing star past Russia Max Crosby in a much hyped deal. Now, with the center spot filled, General Manager Ryan Poles has to shift focus. The top priority is finding a strong partner for Montess Sweat on the edge. Sweat has put up good numbers since joining the Bears, but teams often double team him, hurting the past rush. Fans and analysts see this as a chance to build a tougher defense. The secondary needs were two, with safety's like Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, possibly leaving. Protecting young quarterback Caleb Williams remains huge, especially a left tackle where they're still a whole. Looking ahead, Poles is eyeing free agents or trades for edge help, safety depth and

1:00line support. He's also keeping cap space open for the long haul, avoiding splashy moves like the Crosby one. If they nail these targets, the Bears could head into the 2026 season balanced and playoff ready. The offseason grind continues. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D.