But even with Odeyingbo and Montez Sweat in place as Chicago's primary pass rushers, another edge defender was labeled as the team's non-starter to know ahead of the 2025 NFL season by ESPN: second-year pro, Austin Booker.

ESPN recently ranked the Packers and Bears as having similarly capable starting lineups heading into next season.

When Chicago Bears training camp opened, it was revealed that cornerback Jaylon Johnson is dealing with a multi-week leg injury. As defensive coordinator Dennis Allen builds out his new defense, he won’t have arguably Chicago’s best defensive player to work with.

Bears suffer an early defensive setback as a key starter faces weeks on the sideline during camp.

Chicago Bears fans know all too well how painful it's been to watch this offense execute in recent years. Sure, the quarterback situation has been a problem since the franchise's inception, but even when the Bears have had a quality starter with a first-round pedigree, the offensive line always seemed to fail.

ESPN came out today with its ranking of every roster in the NFL. It's a comprehensive list from some of the Worldwide Leader's top football minds, and by and la

ESPN's Courtney Cronin suggested a few edge rushers who the Bears should consider signing in her training camp preview article.

The Chicago Bears' biggest strength entering the 2025 was declared by ESPN in their recent breakdown of every team's roster, and it was a breath of fresh air. But, with the good also comes the bad. But according to ESPN, even the Bears' weakest position group isn't all that terrible.