Bears' free agency primer: Analyzing needs, targets and departures

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) celebrates his hit to cause a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ORG XMIT: OTKAP Photos

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The Bears didn’t wait around for the start of free agency to start remaking their team, trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson and signing tight end Durham Smythe to a contract last week.

General manager Ryan Poles and new head coach Ben Johnson still have plenty of work to do to build a roster using their shared vision, starting on the offensive and defensive lines.

Here’s where the Bears roster stands entering the…