Key returnees: Allen Anderson (three years of eligibility), DJ Artis (three years of eligibility), Koby Bullard (two years of eligibility), Clay Johnston (two years of eligibility), Lenoy Jones Jr. (two years of eligibility), Chad Kelly (three years of eligibility), Michael Mcnair (three years of eligibility), Eric Ogor (two years of eligibility), Jalen Pitre (three years of eligibility), Jordan Williams (two years of eligibility).
Key losses: Taylor Young (graduation), Lain Hunter (graduation).
Newcomers: Terrel Bernard (redshirt), Bryson Jackson (redshirt), Ashton Logan (redshirt).
Biggest unanswered question: Do the Bears have a replacement at middle linebacker for Taylor Young?