Bears' Free Agency Moves: Refreshing Roster, Big Losses

0:00It's March 17th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Free agency is one week old in the NFL, and Chicago Bears fans are sharing their takes through the SB Nation React Survey. The team added starters at Center, Safety, and Linebacker, plus a defensive tackle for the rotation. They also signed a return specialist who might see time as the third-wide receiver, along with some depth pieces. They resigned a linebacker and a left tackle who could start as early as 2026 and brought back a few veterans to fight for roster. Spots. Meanwhile, a handful of free agents remain available, but the bears look close to done with their moves. Fans see the loss as hitting harder, with the pro bowl center retiring, several defensive backs gone, including two pro bowlers are receiver traded away. And other key contributors departing. That turnover feels big, but it's part of building under the new coaching staff. Last year focused on remaking the offense, and now the defense is getting its overhaul

1:02in year two of the regime. The change is aimed to refresh the roster, without overhauling everything at once. Head to the transaction tracker for the full list of moves, and vote in this week's React Survey on the position the bear should target next, whether in free agency or the draft. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor, press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.