Trending Now - Bears Re-sign Five Players Amid Free Agency Moves
WHO:
Chicago Bears, Daniel Hardy (defensive lineman), Elijah Hicks (defensive back), D'Marco Jackson (linebacker), Case Keenum (quarterback), Jordan McFadden (offensive lineman), Coby Bryant (free safety), Kevin Byard (safety), Jaquan Brisker (safety), Caleb Williams (quarterback), Drew Dalman (center), Garret Bradbury (center), Jedrick Willis Jr. (offensive tackle), Braxton Jones (offensive tackle), Olamide Zaccheaus (wide receiver), DJ Moore (wide receiver), Kalif Raymond (wide receiver), Austin Booker (defensive lineman), Montez Sweat (defensive lineman), Neville Gallimore (defensive lineman), Kentavius Street (defensive lineman), Tyrique Stephenson (cornerback), Jaylon Johnson (cornerback), Kyler Gordon (cornerback), Terrell Smith (cornerback), Zah Frazier (cornerback), Colston Loveland (tight end), Cole Kmet (tight end), Durham Smythe (tight end), and Declan Doyle (offensive coordinator).
WHAT:
The Chicago Bears re-signed five players: Daniel Hardy to a two-year contract, Elijah Hicks to a one-year contract, D'Marco Jackson to a two-year contract, Case Keenum to a two-year contract, and Jordan McFadden to a one-year contract.
Hardy led the Bears with 19 special teams tackles in 2025.
Hicks recorded a career-high 12 special teams stops in 2025.
Jackson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 15 of 2025.
Keenum has completed 1,392-of-2,233 passes for 15,175 yards and 79 touchdowns in his career.
The Bears signed free safety Coby Bryant to a three-year deal.
The Bears traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills along with a 5th-round pick and received a 2nd-round pick in return.
The Bears signed Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million contract.
The Bears traded for Garret Bradbury from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The Bears re-signed Braxton Jones to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million with incentives.
WHERE:
Chicago, Illinois; Spartanburg, South Carolina; Portland, Oregon; Long Beach, California; Brownwood, Texas; and Appalachian State University.
WHEN:
The Bears announced the re-signings on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
Hardy, Hicks, Jackson, Keenum, and McFadden re-signed for the 2026 season.
The Bears signed Coby Bryant on March 8th, 2026.
The Bears traded DJ Moore on March 10th, 2026.
The Bears signed Neville Gallimore on March 9th, 2026.
The Bears traded for Garret Bradbury on March 11th, 2026.
WHY:
The Bears aimed to strengthen their roster after the 2025 season, where they won the NFC North Division title and reached the NFC Divisional Round.
HOW:
The Bears utilized the free agency period to re-sign players and make trades to improve their roster.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 19:19 UTC)
Today, the Chicago Bears announced several key roster moves, including the re-signing of five players: Daniel Hardy, Elijah Hicks, D'Marco Jackson, Case Keenum, and Jordan McFadden, with contracts ranging from one to two years. The team also signed free safety Coby Bryant to a three-year deal, while trading DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills for a second-round pick and acquiring Garret Bradbury from the New England Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round pick. These moves come as the Bears look to strengthen their lineup after a successful 2025 season, where they clinched the NFC North Division title and advanced to the NFC Divisional Round.