{"id":811757,"date":"2026-03-14T10:48:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/811757\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T10:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:48:43","slug":"who-the-chicago-bears-have-signed-so-far-in-nfl-free-agency-shaw-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/811757\/","title":{"rendered":"Who the Chicago Bears have signed so far in NFL free agency \u2013 Shaw Local"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">As always, NFL free agency produced plenty of drama this week. Some of the best free agents earned record contracts, while a blockbuster trade was even walked back. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/chicago-bears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/chicago-bears\/\">Chicago Bears<\/a> general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/ryan-poles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/ryan-poles\/\">Ryan Poles<\/a> had a quieter free agency this time around. The Bears made a few signings to reload their roster after some salary cap dumps last week. But Poles still made improvements, primarily increasing the defense\u2019s speed. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a look at every player the Bears have signed so far.<\/p>\n<p>Coby Bryant, safety <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Chicago entered the offseason without a safety who contributed last season under contract. Poles addressed the need by going after one of the best safeties available in free agency. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/09\/chicago-bears-reportedly-sign-super-bowl-champion-safety-coby-bryant-to-3-year-40-million-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/09\/chicago-bears-reportedly-sign-super-bowl-champion-safety-coby-bryant-to-3-year-40-million-deal\/\">The Bears signed Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal<\/a> after he helped the Seattle Seahawks win a Super Bowl in February. Bryant became a dominant safety over the past two seasons after he transitioned to the position from cornerback. He had seven interceptions, two forced fumbles and 13 passes defended over those two years. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Bryant will give the Bears a dynamic playmaker in the secondary, something they\u2019ll need after letting safeties Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker go to other teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">\u201cLeadership, taking the ball away and just being great each and every week,\u201d Bryant said. \u201cWe can definitely do that taking it one game at a time and continue to perfect greatness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Devin Bush, linebacker <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/06\/chicago-bears-reportedly-release-tremaine-edmunds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/06\/chicago-bears-reportedly-release-tremaine-edmunds\/\">The Bears created a hole at linebacker after they decided to release<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/tremaine-edmunds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/tremaine-edmunds\/\">Tremaine Edmunds<\/a> last week to create cap space. They filled it by bringing in a cheaper option who\u2019s coming off a career year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/09\/chicago-bears-reportedly-will-sign-linebacker-veteran-devin-bush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/09\/chicago-bears-reportedly-will-sign-linebacker-veteran-devin-bush\/\">Chicago signed Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million deal<\/a>. Bush bounced around a few teams after being a former first-round pick before he stepped up for the Cleveland Browns last year. He finished with a career-high three interceptions and returned two for a touchdown. That came along with a career-high 125 tackles, seven for a loss, as well as two sacks and four quarterback hits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Bush should give Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen the speed he\u2019s looking for. Bush should play outside and be a magnet to the football.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve seen a lot of things, been through a lot of different situations,\u201d Bush said. \u201cSo I think I bring that type of experience to this team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo\/Daniel Kucin Jr.)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6YBRZ2QMJVC4FCXVCID34BW5VU.jpg\" width=\"1440\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1gn0vty-0 ijEZZk image-metadata\">Lions Eagles Football Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) runs with the ball against the against the Philadelphia Eagles last season in Philadelphia. (Daniel Kucin Jr.\/AP)<\/p>\n<p>Kalif Raymond, wide receiver<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Chicago relied on a relationship Bears head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/ben-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/ben-johnson\/\">Ben Johnson<\/a> had to bring in a speedster wide receiver and returner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/10\/chicago-bears-will-reportedly-add-veteran-receiver-returner-kalif-raymond-for-1-year-5-million-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/10\/chicago-bears-will-reportedly-add-veteran-receiver-returner-kalif-raymond-for-1-year-5-million-deal\/\">The team signed Kalif Raymond to a one-year, $5.1 million deal<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Raymond previously spent time with Johnson in Detroit when he was the offensive coordinator for the Lions. Raymond finished with 24 catches last season for 289 receiving yards and one touchdown. He had a career-high 616 receiving yards in 2022, followed by 489 and 215, respectively. The Lions also used Raymond as a dependable punt and kickoff returner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">He\u2019ll likely fill a few spots for the Bears. Raymond will be a good slot option for quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/caleb-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/caleb-williams\/\">Caleb Williams<\/a> after the departures of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/d-j-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/d-j-moore\/\">DJ Moore<\/a> and Olamide Zaccheaus. He should also become the team\u2019s primary punt returner and maybe even kickoff returner if the team doesn\u2019t bring Devin Duvernay back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve always molded myself to wherever a team needs me, that\u2019s kind of how I\u2019ve been here for so long,\u201d Raymond said. \u201cBut I\u2019m prepared to do that, and I\u2019ve been able to do that the last few years, so whatever they need me to do, I\u2019ll be ready to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Neville Gallimore, defensive tackle<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Poles had a clear goal of wanting to boost the middle of his defensive line a year after not getting consistent push from the unit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/09\/chicago-bears-reportedly-sign-defensive-tackle-neville-gallimore-to-2-year-12-million-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/bears\/2026\/03\/09\/chicago-bears-reportedly-sign-defensive-tackle-neville-gallimore-to-2-year-12-million-deal\/\">Signing Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million contract<\/a> was a good way to do just that. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Gallimore did well as a run-stuffer last season for the Indianapolis Colts with his 6-foot-2, 307-pound frame. He finished with 3.5 sacks, six quarterback hits and four tackles for loss as he served as a rotational tackle for the Colts. Gallimore will likely take the spot of former Bears tackle Andrew Billings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">\u201cI wanted to be a part of something special,\u201d Gallimore said. \u201cI wanted to have the opportunity to take my game to another level, and I thought this would be a great fit for what we wanted to do defensively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cam Lewis, cornerback<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Cam Lewis built himself a nice little niche as a backup in the secondary and special teamer with the Buffalo Bills since he joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019. The Bears hope to replicate that success after signing Lewis to a two-year deal. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Lewis appeared in 76 games over six seasons with Buffalo \u2013 he spent his rookie season on the practice squad \u2013 and played all 17 games last season. He has one interception in his career and three forced fumbles. Lewis should be a versatile depth piece in the secondary who can contribute on special teams.<\/p>\n<p>Kentavius Street, defensive end <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Boosting the pass rush was another goal of Poles heading into free agency. He brought in Kentavius Street as a depth piece to boost that group. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Street jumped around multiple teams during his career before settling with the Falcons over the past few seasons. He appeared in seven games last season and had two sacks, two quarterback hits and three tackles for loss.<\/p>\n<p>Jedrick Wills Jr., left tackle<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Chicago added another left tackle to its competition when it signed Jedrick Wills Jr. to a one-year deal. A former top-10 pick, Wills started 57 of the 58 games he played for the Browns over five seasons but hasn\u2019t played regularly since 2023 because of injury. He decided to sit out the entire 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">The Bears need a starting left tackle after starter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/ozzy-trapilo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/ozzy-trapilo\/\">Ozzy Trapilo<\/a> injured his patellar tendon in the NFC Wild Card against the Green Bay Packers. Chicago expects Trapilo to return at some point later in the season. Wills could find a new opportunity to play up to his potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">\u201cThey wanted to have me here on the roster and gave me another chance to play,\u201d Wills said. \u201cBasically, there\u2019s competition. Just trying to prove what I can do and see where that takes me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bears coming back <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">The Bears also brought back some of their own players this week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Chicago re-signed defensive end Daniel Hardy, linebacker D\u2019Marco Jackson and backup quarterback Case Keenum to two-year deals. They signed safety Elijah Hicks, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and left tackle Braxton Jones to one-year deals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As always, NFL free agency produced plenty of drama this week. 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