Why Ryan Poles’ Draft Plans Are Now Obvious After Bears Free Agency Moves

The Chicago Bears will make more moves in the coming days. However, it appears their biggest free agency swings are complete. Among their big additions are safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, and wide receiver Kalif Raymond. They also brought back linebacker D’Marco Jackson and left tackle Braxton Jones on modest deals. When looking at the full picture of what they’ve done, the plan Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson have going into the 2026 draft is obvious.