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Tracking every signing, rumor, report and more surrounding the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL free agency period.

LAKE FOREST, Ill., — The next stage in the 2024 NFL offseason is set to begin with free agency and the official start of the new league year upon us. This offseason will be a very important one for the Chicago Bears in the third year of the Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus era. Not only do the Bears have to make a decision at quarterback to stick with Justin Fields or use the No. 1 overall pick on a quarterback, but they also have the No. 9 overall pick as well.

As far as cap space, Chicago has just over $60M entering this free-agent period but do have some holes to fill on their roster. As we get set for the start of the new league year, we are going to keep you updated with every rumor, report, signing, trade or whatever goes down with the Bears.

Monday, 12 p.m. ET: The legal tampering period begins and runs until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. “Clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents”

Wednesday, 4 p.m. ET: Players are allowed to sign deals with teams. The new league year officially begins.

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Free agent preview: Safety

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
WR Calvin Ridley is off the board. He’s going to the Tennessee Titans per Ian Rapoport. The Bears have added linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on a one-year deal.The Bears have signed QB Brett Rypien to a one-year deal, the team announced.

With the Los Angeles Chargers releasing Mike Williams, look for the Chicago Bears to show interest. He has a connection with Chris Beatty who is the Bears WR’s coach. Williams and Beatty worked together for three years.The Bears are signing veteran OL Matt Pryor to a one-year deal per Adam Jahns.SLIDE
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Another pass rusher is off the board. Danielle Hunter is signing with the Texans per a report.

Pass rusher D.J. Wonnum will visit the Bears per a report. He has a visit with the Panthers as well.

Bears have agreed to a deal with safety Jonathan Owens. He is the husband of Simone Biles and played in Green Bay last season. The Houston Texans are showing interest in free-agent edge rusher Danielle Hunter per a report.The Bears have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran tight end Gerald Everett. Good news for the Bears in terms of projected comp picks for the 2025 NFL draft:

Darnell Mooney gets a nice deal with the Atlanta Falcons per Ian Rapoport. He gets a 3-year, $39M deal with $26M fully guaranteed.

Per a report, WR Gabe Davis had a similar offer from the Chicago Bears before signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the Bears lost out, it does tell me that they are in the wide receiver market early on. The only problem? It’s a thin margin.

Wake up! The Minnesota Vikings have signed Sam Darnold at quarterback.

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MONDAY, MARCH 11
The Lions are adding some much-needed help in the secondary by trading for Carlton Davis per Tom Pelissero.

The Raiders were kicking the tires on a Justin Fields trade per Vic Tafur. However, they have signed Gardner Minshew instead. The Packers are releasing running back Aaron Jones after signing Josh Jacobs per Tom Pelissero.

A big quarterback domino has fallen. The Atlanta Falcons are signing Kirk Cousins to a deal.Another DE is off the board as Bryce Huff heads to Philadelphia.Green Bay makes a big splash, signing former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs per Ian Rapoport. A little bit of a shocker.A big name is off the board. Christian Wilkins gets a HUGE deal to go to Las Vegas per Ian Rapoport.That didn’t take long. The Bears have agreed to a three-year deal with D’Andre Swift worth $24M per Ian Rapoport.The Bears are reported to be interested in free agent running back D’Andre Swift per a report. Swift is a former Lions RB who was traded to Philadelphia.

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