In 2024, the Chicago Bears won an ugly Week 1 contest at home against the Tennessee Titans. While an ugly win is better than any loss, it didn't inspire much confidence in the fanbase for the rest of the year,

After a strong free agency window, the Chicago Bears were forced to enter enemy territory for the 2025 NFL Draft, but still left with an impressive batch of new players. With their roster now mostly complete, the Bears are nearly ready to begin organized team activities, commonly referenced as OTAs, and minicamps at the end of the month.