It isn't often that a team that finished a season with a 5-12 record can be overly optimistic just one year later, but that's the case for the 2025 Chicago Bears. This team -- the one that's been completely revamped and rebuilt by GM Ryan Poles in one offseason -- does have reasons why there should be elevated expectations.

Several players impressed during minicamp, including rookies Kyle Monangai, Ruben Hyppolite II, and Ozzy Trapilo. Returning players Dominique Robinson and Devin Duvernay also stood out, potentially earning larger roles this season. Head Coach Ben Johnson praised the progress and performance of several players.

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At the very least, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III will have to play catch-up during their first NFL training camp.

We look at the latest on the Cole Kmet Steelers trade rumors and what his future with the Bears could look like.

"With Swift having cap hits of $9.33 million and $8.83 million on the remaining two years of his deal, the Bears could push to deal the veteran and clear up some cap room," Kay wrote. "Cutting Swift is also be an option, especially if he's struggling in practice and the team can't find a taker on the trade market."

One analyst has the Bears at the top of the offseason losers list even while others see them as big winners, but reasons given for their failure seem flimsy.

The NFL’s Chicago Bears are exploring a sale of the minority stake owned by the late Andrew McKenna Sr., according to people familiar with the matter.