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2025 NFL power rankings: Bears trending up after free agency

The Chicago Bears are contending for offseason champions for a third straight season following the hiring of new head coach Ben Johnson and the slew of moves made during free agency to bolster this roster.

General manager Ryan Poles made some big moves to improve the roster this offseason, including trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. Chicago also signed center Drew Dalman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo while adding depth at skill positions including with tight end Durham Smythe and receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay.

While it's too early to judge where this team is among the rest of the league, it's clear that NFL experts are taking notice of Chicago's offseason moves and believe they could do something special.