​  The Chicago Bears wrapped their offseason program earlier this month, breaking for the summer before training camp kicks off at Halas Hall on July 28. But there were plenty of standouts — both good and bad — during the offseason.In head coach Ben Johnson’s second season, he has his team positioned to once again compete in the NFC North and NFC with an ascending quarterback in Caleb Williams, an explosive offense and with some key defenders returning from injury.During the offseason, there were plenty of storylines surrounding on-field workouts and the on-going stadium saga that has dominated the headlines. With that in mind, here are our biggest winners and losers from the offseason.1 / 19Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images(Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)It’s been quite the offseason for quarterback Caleb Williams, who has become one of the faces of the NFL following a breakout second season, his first with head coach Ben Johnson. Williams was named the Madden 27 cover athlete and he’s poised for another jump in his development as he gets to work in the same offense in consecutive years for the first time in his NFL career. Williams made plays throughout the offseason program, and the Bears continue to surround him with talent with the additions of wide receivers Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas, tight end Sam Roush and centers Garrett Bradbury and Logan Jones.While there was some initial questions about the Bears’ selection of receiver Zavion Thomas in the third round, the rookie is already showing why people shouldn’t question Ben Johnson. Thomas was a near-daily mention during the offseason program, be it rookie minicamp, OTAs or veteran minicamp, making plays and flashing his impressive speed. While Chicago’s offense has an abundance of playmakers, led by Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland, Johnson will find a way to get Thomas involved and set him up for some big playmaking opportunities as a rookie. He should also factor into the return game.The Bears defense struggled without their Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who missed most of the season due to a groin injury and then wasn’t fully healthy when he did return to action. But Johnson, when healthy, is one of the league’s best cornerbacks, and he’ll be key to the defense’s success in 2026. Johnson attended both voluntary OTAs and veteran minicamp, and he made quite the impression during one practice recording two interceptions of quarterback Caleb Williams. It’s a reminder that, when healthy, Johnson is one of the league’s best. Chicago’s defense is banking on that return to form in 2026.There’s a ton of hype surrounding second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III, who’s poised for an expanded role following the depa      ​Read More