Pass rusher has become a premier position in today's NFL. These 4-3 defensive ends or 3-4 outside linebackers can control games with the pressure they put on quarterbacks. In fact, pass rushers have won three out of the past four Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Defense is definitely stronger than offense when it comes to the pool of veteran talent available in 2025 NFL free agency, especially for teams needing edge rush and secondary help.

Ben Standig of The Athletic says the Commanders are interested in Mack, and the Chargers want to keep him, too. Despite his age, Mack is expected to receive a strong financial package, with PFF projecting a two-year pact worth $22.5 million annually with $40 million guaranteed.

The Lions, Bears and virtually every NFC South team would seem to be a fit for Bosa. But there is a belief that the 29-year-old wants to be reunited with his brother, Nick, in San Francisco. Plus, the Bucs may be too wary of his injury history to make a real bid for him.

NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week. There’s plenty of attention on the quarterbacks, including Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Aaron Rodgers technically isn’t a free agent but the New York Jets already said they plan to release him so he’s free to find a new team.

We are now mere days away from the start of NFL free agency, and the market is beginning to take shape. Franchise tags have been handed out (or not). Contract extensions are being doled out left and right.

Here’s where the Bears roster stands entering the start of the free agent tampering period at 11 a.m. Monday, when teams can negotiate with agents before signing contracts starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday