This page lists all the 2026 NFL Signings for the Chicago Bears. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the Signings. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the Signings, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL Signings here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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🏈 2026 NFL Free Agent Signing Grades by Team (Synced 3.23.26)
- Total Signings: 6
- Average Grade: B+ (87.5)
March 2026 – Signings
Bears sign WR/KR Kalif Raymond (1 year, $3.2 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/12/2026
Kalif Raymond was signed a couple of days ago, but we just received the numbers on his contract. He’ll be getting $3.2 million for one season.
This is a solid move by the Bears. Raymond isn’t much of a receiver outside of an occasional deep threat, but he’s an asset on special teams as a return specialist. He’ll contribute in that regard, and I like that the Bears were able to steal him away from a divisional rival.
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Bears sign OT Jedrick Wills (1 year): B Grade
signed on 3/11/2026
Jedrick Wills had a great start to his career as Cleveland’s left tackle. Things fell apart over the past few years, however, as Wills developed knee injuries. Wills almost seems like a lost cause at this point, but there’s a chance, albeit a slight one, that he reverts to pre-2023 form. The Bears aren’t risking much to sign Wills, but I don’t really think they’ll get anything out of it.
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Bears re-sign OT Braxton Jones (1 year, $10 million): A+ Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
I love 1-year “prove it” deals, and Braxton Jones definitely had to be retained for one. Jones had played at a high level for the Bears prior to 2025, but he missed most of last year with an injury.
This contract will ensure that Chicago will be getting Jones at his best effort. For that reason, there’s a good chance he’ll have a great 2026 campaign. If not, the Bears won’t stand to lose very much on this 1-year contract.
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Bears sign LB Devin Bush (3 years, $30 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
As mentioned earlier during the Coby Bryant signing, the Bears need everything on defense. That wasn’t the case with their linebackers, but that changed with Tremaine Edmunds being jettisoned.
Devin Bush could be a nice signing for Chicago. I say “could” because Bush has experienced a roller coaster career. He’s had some horrible years, but he’s coming off a great season in 2025, so perhaps he’ll continue to play at a high level. The price makes sense for him.
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Bears sign S Coby Bryant (3 years, $40 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
I’d say safety was a big need for the Bears, but every defensive position is a big need for the Bears. Coby Bryant will fill one of the two holes Chicago had at safety.
Coby Bryant has been a solid, but unspectacular safety for the Seahawks. He doesn’t have any weaknesses, so he’ll be a quality starter for Chicago. This contract is fair, so the Bears deserve a grade in the B+ range.
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Bears sign DT Neville Gallimore (2 years, $12 million): B Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
I listed the Bears as having a need for three defensive tackles, so this signing obviously addresses a huge hole on the roster. The Bears still have a lot of work to do, but this is a fine start.
Neville Gallimore can get a bit of pressure on the quarterback from the interior, so it’s no surprise that Gallimore interested the Bears, who couldn’t get to the quarterback at all last year. I’d say $12 million for two years is a fair price for Gallimore.
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