The Chicago Bears are adding more protection for Caleb Williams, agreeing on a deal with center Drew Dalman, and bolstering the defense by adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo,

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It’s easy to make fun of the Bears' penchant for winning offseasons, but don't dismiss their moves as false hustle or NFL March Madness.

New head coach Ben Johnson was dead serious about swapping out four or more offensive line starters before his first season with the Chicago Bears.

The Chicago Bears were busy and active on the first day of the NFL free agency negotiation period. Putting all their attention and energy into the trenches, adding both offensive and defensive linemen, and not wasting any time doing so, Bears general manager Ryan Poles brought in reinforcements for new head coach Ben Johnson.

Releasing Jarrett had to sting for Falcons owner Arthur Blank. The veteran was the face of the defense and locker room leader in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with a franchise legend by releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Monday, and it didn't take long for him to find a new home. The Chicago Bears are signing Jarrett to a three-year, $43.5 million deal, per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones.

Having previously upgraded the offensive line, the Bears made two defensive additions — tackle Grady Jarrett and end Dayo Odeyingbo — in free agency.