Free agency is just around the corner, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of work to do with this roster. There are some important decisions he has to make about who to add to the current roster and which pending free agents to retain heading into 2022.
Looking ahead to free agency, we’re breaking down every Bears free agent’s 2021 season, including the team’s need at the position and predicting whether they stay or go in free agency.
Up next is defensive lineman Bilal Nichols, who at one point appeared to be a lock to be extended. But after a so-so season and a new defensive scheme, is he a fit on this team in 2022?