After the 2025 season, the Bears finally checked every box that matters. One sentence captures why the optimism around Chicago football is real this time.

Each has a quality that can be instructive for the Bears, who made progress this season by going 11-6 and winning a playoff game but need to push for more next season.

The season is officially over for Chicago as they now look to the future. It was a memorable campaign in 2025, with the Bears clinching their first NFC North title since 2018. Chicago will want to build on this success for 2026, and Loveland will be a central figure in what should be a promising season ahead.

With the offseason upon us, here's a quick glance at the Chicago Bears players who are slated to hit free agency in 2026.

Bears WR DJ Moore is receiving blame for his role in Caleb Williams' INT in overtime that cost Chicago a win over the Rams.

If you gathered up all the people who live in Chicago and weren't watching the Bears vs Rams playoff game, you might have enough for a pick up basketball game.

Rams-Bears Tops NBC Sports’ 34 NFL Divisional Playoff Games since 1988 (People Meter) – Surpassing by 4+ Million Viewers the Jan. ’94 Matchup Between Hall of Fame QBs Joe Montana and Warren Moon

The free agent tackle market is always fickle and expensive and retaining Braxton Jones might be the best Bears method to replace injured Ozzy Trapilo. Or is it?