General manager Ryan Poles has plenty of work to do with this roster, between free agency and the 2025 NFL draft, to make this team a playoff contender next season. It certainly helps that Chicago has four picks in the top 72 in the NFL draft, where they can address key needs, including the offensive line, which has several holes to fill.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had quite the journey in his first season in the NFL, as the Chicago Bears hope to have their franchise guy. Williams, who set both NFL records and franchise records for the Bears in his first season,

His head coach and offensive coordinator were fired during the season, but Williams grew as his rookie season went on.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a productive rookie season in 2024, making his omission from this Top Rookies list a jolt of disrespect.