Chicago Bears Depth Chart
- NFC North
- Stadium
- Soldier Field
- Head Coach
- Matt Nagy
- Offensive Coordinator
- Bill Lazor
- Defensive Coordinator
- Sean Desai
- Special Teams Coach
- Chris Tabor
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with first-round quarterback Justin Fields on a fully guaranteed four-year, $18,871,952 contract on Thursday that includes a $11,085,056 signing bonus, according to a source. Chicago traded up to take Fields at No. 11 overall in this year's NFL draft as their quarterback of the future. It's been expected that veteran Andy Dalton will keep the seat warm in 2021 until Fields is ready. With elite athleticism, Fields will have mouthwatering fantasy upside whenever he takes over the starting gig because of his ability to do damage with his arm and his legs. The 22-year-old from Ohio State will be a better dynasty/keeper asset this year, but he could have some QB2 value later in the year if he winds up taking over for Dalton.
Former Washington Football Team offensive tackle Morgan Moses is scheduled to visit with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, according to a source. Moses also visited with the New York Jets last week and could end up taking more visits. Both the Bears and Jets drafted franchise signal-callers this year and are looking to give them more protection, and Moses would be a strong offensive line addition for either team. The Washington Football Team and Moses had a tumultuous ending when they released him after he was granted permission to seek a trade. He's coming off one of his best seasons in the NFL, and the veteran right tackle hasn't missed a start since he landed in a full-time role in 2015.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who the team traded up for to select at No. 11 overall in this year's NFL draft, will be taking part in the team's virtual rookie minicamp this weekend. Head coach Matt Nagy, who was present in Kansas City when the team transitioned from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes, would ideally like to see Fields sit behind Andy Dalton for a year before he took over the starting job. Don't forget, Nick Foles is also in this QB room. Fields was rated as high as No. 2 in this year's quarterback crop, although the Bears don't seem intent on rushing him with Dalton signed to a one-year contract. Fields is extremely athletic, but fantasy managers in single-year leagues shouldn't expect much from him in 2021.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has been deemed a high-risk close contact of a family member who tested positive for COVID-19, and he will participate virtually in on-field activity during this week's rookie minicamp. Per NFL protocols, all meetings will be virtual anyway. Nagy is in the process of being vaccinated, but the process has not yet been completed. Each team is allowed to host one three-day rookie minicamp after the draft, and most teams are conducting theirs this weekend. The Bears will get their first look at quarterback Justin Fields, who they traded up to select in the first round.
The Chicago Bears will release left tackle Charles Leno, their starter for the last seven seasons, on Monday, according to a source. The Bears traded up to draft Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins in the second round of this year's draft and plan to play him on the left side in his rookie season. Chicago also took offensive lineman Larry Borom in the fifth round. In a year where most teams are tight against the salary cap, this was a surprise move, but it will save the Bears $9 million as a post-June 1 cut. Leno was a seventh-round pick in 2014 and made 93 straight starts in the last seven seasons. He should land on his feet rather quickly with a tackle-needy team now that he will be a free agent on the open market.