The Chicago Bears are expected to be active in the WR market in free agency, and one player who will rank high on their wish list will avoid the franchise tag.
Everyone has linked the Bears to Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith if he becomes available and it's easy to see why. The Bears already have plenty of in-house connections to their top target.
ESPN's Matt Bowen released his top 50 free agents and the best team fits, which included Kansas City guard Trey Smith (No. 2) and Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman (No. 26) being linked to the Bears.
But don't expect the Bears to use the franchise tag this year, as there isn't an obvious candidate. Wide receiver Keenan Allen and guard Teven Jenkins are the team's biggest free agents, but Chicago ...
The Chicago Bears missed the playoffs in 2024 despite making some key additions last offseason. After just one season, they may be cutting ties with one of their big acquisitions.