Bears’ top 5 positional needs this free agency

With free agency just about a month away, the Bears have plenty of needs they could address at the start of the new league year.

2. Tight end

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One of the positional groups expected to undergo the biggest overhaul this offseason is the tight end position, which was one of the more disappointing units in 2019. While the Bears will likely stick with veteran Trey Burton, who would be a $7.5 million dead cap hit if they release him, the same can’t be said for former second overall draft pick Adam Shaheen. Shaheen will likely be on the roster come training camp, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if he doesn’t make the 53-man roster.

While the Bears are expected to target a tight end in the NFL Draft, they could certainly improve the position through free agency, as well, considering the importance of the tight end position in Matt Nagy’s offense. There will be no shortage of viable free agent tight ends on the market, among them Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and Eric Ebron.

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