As free agency slows down and the 2022 NFL Draft approaches ever more, the Bears find themselves in a similar situation to where they were when free agency started.
On the plus side, Ryan Poles didn’t take on any long-term contracts that could come back to bite the Bears when they intend on contending in a few years. However, that also means they didn’t really improve at many positions in free agency. Your appreciation for what the team did may vary, but there’s no denying there are still plenty of needs on their roster.
Chicago now has two second-round picks after trading Khalil Mack, giving them a little more flexibility with their selections.