Breaking down the Bears’ cuts and additions as they near the start of the league season on March 17:
March 3
The Bears re-signed five of their exclusive rights free agents: running back Ryan Nall, inside linebacker Josh Woods, outside linebacker James Vaughters, guard Alex Bars and tight end J.P. Holtz. The moves were expected, as exclusive rights free agents — players with less than three years’ experience — have until the start of the league season to sign a contract with their team; if they don’t, they can hit the free agent market.