How NFL experts graded the Bears' free agency moves

The Chicago Bears were busy during the first week of free agency, where they added some impact players but also lose some key contributors along the way. Among the new additions include safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and wide receiver Kalif Raymond, as well as center Garrett Bradbury, acquired via trade ahead of free agency. The Bears also re-signed left tackle Braxton Jones, linebacker D'Marco Jackson and quarterback Case Keenum.

But Chicago also lost receiver DJ Moore, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, cornerback Nahshon Wright and safeties Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. While there's still the second and third waves of free agency on the way, experts agree that Chicago had a solid start to the offseason. While the Bears didn't quite win free agency like seasons past, they did upgrade at some key areas while not overspending ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Here's a collection of all of the grades for the Bears' signings through the first wave of free agency: Pro Football Focus: B PFF : "Bryant has developed into a solid starting safety over the past two seasons and should be a good fit for the Bears. He earned a 68. 0 PFF coverage grade in 2024 and a 67.

2 in 2025, powered by four interceptions and four pass breakups this past season. The one concern is that he has missed a lot of tackles, leading to a career-worst 18. 7% missed tackle rate in 2025...