Bears' Undrafted Free Agents Get Big Bucks

0:00On April 28th, Chicago Bears made waves after the 2026 NFL draft by dropping serious cash on two undrafted free agents. They signed offensive lineman, Caden Barnett, to $277,500 in Guarantees, including a $30,000 signing bonus. Defensive tackle, Jaden Loving got $245,000, Guaranteed with a $20,000 bonus. That's big money for guys without draft picks, signaling the team's high hopes. General manager Ryan Poles knows how to spot talent late, like he did with quarterback Tyson Beige and linebacker Jack Sandborn, who both earned, roster spots. The Bears graphed seven draft picks this year, and added 13 undrafted free agents total. But these two contracts stand out as the fattest. Fans and scouts are buzzing because Barnett brings wrestling grit and versatility at guard and tackle, while Loving's got freakish quickness for a defensive tackle. Both have the tools to push for depth roles, even if they went undrafted.

1:02Barnett faces stiff competition from guys like Jordan McFadden at guard, and Loving joins a revamped interior line with vets like Jerban Dexter and New Editions, still, that cash protects them from poaching and buys time to shine in offseason workouts. With training camp blooming, keep an eye on these rookies. They could be the next hidden gems turning heads for the Bears this fall. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.