NFL mock draft features a blockbuster trade by the Chicago Bears that could have a lasting impact on the team's short- and long-term outlook

The Chicago Bears have inspired plenty of hope with their hire of head coach Ben Johnson, but the 2025 NFL Draft will mark a key point in their journey back to contention.

Here are the prospects to know before the offseason kicks into gear. Their names could rise up draft boards before you know it.

With Super Bowl 59 in the rearview, the NFL's focus shifts to the offseason, starting with 2025 free agency and building up to the NFL Draft. Here are some key dates Bears fans should keep an eye on.

The Dallas Cowboys hired Cardinals assistant Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator. The 41-year-old has spent he past two seasons in Arizona. The Cardinals ranked seventh in rushing yards per game this season and eighth in rushing touchdowns. He came to Arizona after spending the previous four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL season is officially in the books, and the Chicago Bears are headed into an important 2025 offseason. The Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and the excitement for the 2025 season is already through the roof.

In this two-round 2025 NFL mock draft from ESPN, the Chicago Bears enhance their offense with their first two selections, including a bruising RB in Round 2.

NFL season is officially in the books, and the Chicago Bears are in the midst of an important 2025 offseason. After Chicago hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, the focus shifts to shoring up the roster.