ESPN recently ranked the Packers and Bears as having similarly capable starting lineups heading into next season.

The Chicago Bears have signed second-round wide receiver Luther Burden III to his rookie contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's a four-year deal worth $10.965 million and fully guaranteed. Per Schefter, it's the first time in NFL history that the 39th overall pick has secured a fully-guaranteed deal.

But even with Odeyingbo and Montez Sweat in place as Chicago's primary pass rushers, another edge defender was labeled as the team's non-starter to know ahead of the 2025 NFL season by ESPN: second-year pro, Austin Booker.

Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III has not practiced since suffering a hamstring injury during Chicago's first OTA on May 20.

ESPN's Courtney Cronin suggested a few edge rushers who the Bears should consider signing in her training camp preview article.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has NFL superstar traits. He has the frame of a dominant outside X-receiver; he has a uniquely wide catch radius; he has third-level speed; and he possesses the kind of work ethic and mental makeup that's limited to the best of the best.

When Chicago Bears training camp opened, it was revealed that cornerback Jaylon Johnson is dealing with a multi-week leg injury. As defensive coordinator Dennis Allen builds out his new defense, he won’t have arguably Chicago’s best defensive player to work with.