The Bears added seven rookies via the draft. They have been joined by the following 13 undrafted free agents as first-year players on Chicago’s roster:
- Caden Barnett (OL, Wyoming)
- Coleman Bennett (RB, Kennesaw State)
- KC Eziomume (DB, Tulane)
- Beau Gardner (LS, Georgia)
- Omari Kelly (WR, Michigan State)
- Jaren Kump (OL, Utah)
- Hayden Large (TE, Iowa)
- Jayden Loving (DL, Wake Forest)
- Miller Moss (QB, Louisville)
- Mason Murphy (OL, Auburn)
- Gabriel Plascencia (K, San Diego State)
- Skyler Thomas (DB, Oregon State)
- Squirrel White (WR, Florida State)
Barnett is among this year’s group of UDFAs who secured a notable guarantee package. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports he landed a $30K signing bonus by joining the Bears. Barnett also received $248K in locked-in base salary, so a long-running opportunity to compete for a backup gig along the offensive line should be expected.
The Bears also made a Loving a target shortly after the draft. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin notes Chicago authorized a $245K guarantee in that case, including a $20K signing bonus. It was not until the sixth round that the team made an addition along the defensive line, so Loving will aim to carve out a depth spot or at least a place on Chicago’s practice squad.
Moss spent his first four college seasons at USC. That span included two years as Caleb Williams‘ backup. Moss took on starting duties for the Trojans in 2024 before spending a single season at Louisville. He will join Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent as depth passers for the Bears during offseason practices.