Bears’ biggest priorities heading into 2023 offseason

The Bears have plenty of needs to address this offseason, including building around Justin Fields and focusing on the defensive line.

The Chicago Bears are in the midst of an important offseason, where they essentially control both free agency and the 2023 NFL draft.

Chicago is projected to have $116 million in salary cap space (nearly double the next team) and they possess the first overall pick, which is sure to garner plenty of quarterback-needy suitors leading up to the draft.

There are plenty of areas the Bears need to address this offseason, including building around quarterback Justin Fields and addressing big holes on the defensive side.

With no shortage of work to be done for general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus, here’s what should be the Bears’ top priorities this offseason: