With the signing of tight end Durham Smythe, it appears as the Chicago Bears’ commitment to Cole Kmet is stronger than it was in 2024. The new NFL year is still days away yet Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles has been busy making over the roster.

Here’s where the Bears' roster stands entering the start of the free-agent tampering period at 11 a.m. Monday, when teams can negotiate with agents before signing contracts starting at 3 p.m. Wednesda

The Chicago Bears are getting all their ducks in a row ahead of the official start to NFL free agency next week, but they may still add another talent before then. In the past two days alone, the Bears have made two major trades to fortify their offensive line for the 2025 season,

Bears expected to add former Dolphins TE Durham Smythe in free agency due to his ties to Ben Johnson after Joe Thuney trade

Chicago has wasted little time for first year head coach Ben Johnson, trading for offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney, while signing free agent tight Durham Smythe, and bringing back a few of their own players from last season.

The Bears are expected to sign former Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe, according to multiple reports Thursday. Smythe, 29, hit free agency early after the Dolphins released him in February.