This position group was due a massive makeover this offseason, and with the report of Al-Quadin Muhammad being released, the Chicago Bears got an early start on the process. Not one of the players that started games for the Bears on the defensive line last year should be back starting in 2023. There are a few players that could fill a rotational role, but Chicago desperately needs more talent and production from this group.
In this 12-part series, I'll list the contract status of all the current Chicago players on a position-by-position basis while speculating on some offseason moves that could happen.