Cap constraints sparked plenty of debate about what the Chicago Bears would actually be able to accomplish in NFL free agency. But through the first few days of the league’s legal tampering window, general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears have done a solid job addressing several key needs.

Chicago may not have the spending power in 2026 to “win the offseason” or land a star at every position. Still, the Bears have gotten creative with several of the contracts they’ve handed out and have done a nice job plugging roster holes in the early stages of free agency.

And the work likely isn’t finished. More moves could be coming, whether via additional free-agent signings, trades, or the 2026 NFL Draft.

Use this tracker as your guide to everything the Bears have done in free agency. Below, we will document every signing made by Chicago and continue updating the list as additional moves are announced throughout the offseason.

The Bears brought back linebacker D’Marco Jackson on a two-year deal worth $7.5 million, with a maximum value of $10.5 million including incentives.

Jackson showed a lot of promise in Dennis Allen’s defense when filling in for Tremaine Edmunds during the 2025 season. Given the uncertainty surrounding the linebacker group moving forward, bringing Jackson back on a manageable deal is a welcome reunion for Chicago.

The interesting part of this deal isn’t that the Bears reunited with Case Keenum. Chicago clearly values his veteran presence and the leadership he brings to the quarterback room.

What stands out is the contract itself.

Keenum received a two-year deal worth $5.5 million, with a maximum value of $8 million. That’s legitimate backup quarterback money, and it raises the question of whether this move could signal a potential trade involving Tyson Bagent.

Bears fans were waiting to see if Chicago would bring in outside help at left tackle following Ozzy Trapilo’s knee injury. Instead, the team appears to be leaning on familiarity at the position.

Braxton Jones returns on a one-year deal worth $5 million, with another $5 million available through incentives.

The short-term structure gives the Bears a bridge option at left tackle while Trapilo works his way back from injury.

More than anything, the Bears needed to add speed to their defense this offseason — and they did exactly that by signing linebacker Devin Bush to a three-year deal worth $30 million.

Bush has always been one of the faster linebackers in the league. At the 2019 NFL Combine, he ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, showcasing the kind of sideline-to-sideline speed defensive coordinators covet.

He’s also coming off the best season of his career. In 2025 with the Cleveland Browns, Bush recorded 125 total tackles, three interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns.

The Bears also added help along the defensive line by signing defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million contract.

Gallimore provides Chicago with another rotational piece up front and brings some interior pass-rush ability to the defensive line. His presence should help improve the depth and versatility of the Bears’ defensive front.

Coby Bryant is another addition that helps inject speed and playmaking ability into the Bears’ defense.

A Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, Bryant is known for his instincts and ball skills in the secondary. He showcased that ability during the 2025 season, recording four interceptions, 66 tackles, and seven pass breakups.

His performance earned him a three-year deal worth $40 million from Chicago.

Wide receiver Kalif Raymond reunites with head coach Ben Johnson and wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El in Chicago.

Raymond provides another pass-catching option behind Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, but his biggest impact may come on special teams. He’s one of the league’s more reliable punt returners and should help replace Devin Duvernay in that role.

The deal is a one-year contract worth around $5 million.

The Bears added versatile defensive back Cam Lewis, who spent the first six seasons of his career with the Buffalo Bills.

Lewis primarily plays as a slot corner but has the versatility to line up at safety and contribute in dime packages. Over the past two seasons, he has logged 968 defensive snaps, making him a valuable depth piece for Chicago’s secondary.

Lewis signed a two-year contract with the Bears.

The Bears agreed to terms with veteran defensive end Kentavius Street, who recorded two sacks in seven games for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.

Over the last five seasons, Street has 10.5 sacks and has spent time in his career with the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, and Atlanta Falcons.