The Chicago Bears just added a lot of experience. On Tuesday, they announced the signing of two defensive players with a combined 199 games of NFL experience. The Bears have brought in defensive back Tre Flowers and defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon to their 90-man roster.

Up next in our Most Important Bears series is Montez Sweat, the go-to pass rusher on the defensive line who needs a bounce-back season in 2025.

The former Missouri star was projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he slid to No. 39 overall after questions about his commitment and work ethic arose during the 2024 season. The fact thate he regressed to just 61 catches for 676 yards and six touchdowns didn't help.

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is expected to miss several weeks of training camp after injuring his leg while training this offseason, GM Ryan Poles said.

Following the selections of tight end Colston Loveland in the first round and wide receiver Luther Buden III in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, it seemed that the idea of Keenan Allen’s return to the Chicago Bears for the upcoming season was dead.