Chicago Bears Free Agency Tracker: Who are the top free agents and who is signing with the Bears

The Offseason: Cassie breaks down Bears' trades for Thuney, Jackson

In the final segment of CST: The Offseason, we debut Cassie’s monologue. She gives her thoughts on how the Bears have started their offseason with the trades for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.

The new NFL league year begins on Wednesday. Before that, the NFL's legal free agency tampering window opens on Monday.

Last year, the Chicago Bears were ready for it. They inked running back D'Andre Swift quickly.

Follow along here as we track the Chicago Bears and the free agent deals they agreed to as NFL free agency begins on Monday.

Chicago Bears re-up Scott Daly

The Bears will reportedly re-sign long snapper Scott Daly to a one-year deal.

It's a move that acknowledges how Daly performed when stepping in after starting long snapper Patrick Scales' injury last season. Daly played in all 18 games, and never gave the Bears anxiety about long snaps on punts or field goals.

The move does signal Scales' tenure might be coming to an end. Scales has been with the Bears since 2015, meaning he's played under four different Bears coaching staffs in Chicago. He played in 120 games as a Bear.

Minnesota Vikings follow in the Bears' footsteps

After the Bears added three players in their trenches on the first day of legal tampering, the Vikings followed suit in their own way.

First, the Vikings agreed to terms with former Colts' center Ryan Kelly. Then, on Tuesday morning, recently released defensive tackle Jonathan Allen agreed to terms with Minnesota. The Vikings then agreed to a deal with former Colts guard Will Fries.

They didn't spare expenses, either:

Fries agreed to a five-year deal worth $88 million.
Allen agreed to a three-year contract worth $60 million.
Kelly agreed to a two-year deal with $18 million.

Chicago Bears beef up defensive line with former Pro Bowler

The Bears got a pass rusher and then went out and beefed up the interior of the defensive line.

Grady Jarrett was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday. The Bears reportedly agreed to terms with Jarrett just a few hours later.

Reported terms: three-years, $43.5 million deal, with $28.5 million guaranteed

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Chicago Bears to add Pro Bowl DT Grady Jarrett: What it means for the Bears' defensive line

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Chicago Bears to add Pro Bowl DT Grady Jarrett: What it means for the Bears' defensive line

Credit the Bears, they know what they wanted going into Monday. Here's what Jarrett's addition means for the Bears' defensive line.

Bears land a pass rusher

The Bears have gotten a pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Bears have agreed to terms with Colts defensive end Dayo Odeynigbo.

Reported terms: Three-year, $48 million contract, with $32 million guaranteed

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Chicago Bears to sign DE Dayo Odeynigbo: What it means for the Bears

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Chicago Bears to sign DE Dayo Odeynigbo: What it means for the Bears

After making a massive move on the offensive line, the Chicago Bears have beefed up their defensive trenches in NFL free agency. Here's what it means.

A second QB domino falls: Ex-Bear Justin Fields is on the move

Former Bears' QB Justin Fields won four games in Pittsburgh, threw five touchdowns and ran for five more. That earned him a payday.

According to ESPN, Fields is in agreement with the New York Jets on a two-year contract worth $40 million. The deal includes $30 in guaranteed money.

Fields succeeds Aaron Rodgers.

The big domino falls: Sam Darnold signs

The biggest move the NFL was waiting for happened.

ESPN reported that Vikings QB Sam Darnold reached an agreement on a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. The deal includes $55 million guaranteed.

Darnold was the first quarterback to agree to a deal in the NFL's free agency period. It sets the terms for Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and more. It also means it's JJ McCarthy's team in Minnesota, now.

What's next for the Chicago Bears?

The Bears agreeing to terms with Dalman isn't exactly shocking news. The tea leaves on a marriage between Dalman and Chicago were clear at the NFL Combine.

After Dalman, the Bears' need list shrinks but still looms. The priority list now goes:

Adding a pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat.
Adding a No. 3 wide receiver behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.
Adding depth on the offensive line.

Bears agree to terms with Drew Dalman

The Bears have reached an agreement with former Falcons center Drew Dalman, according to ESPN.

Reported terms: three years, $42 million, $28 million guaranteed.

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Drew Dalman to sign with the Chicago Bears: What it means for the Bears in free agency

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Drew Dalman to sign with the Chicago Bears: What it means for the Bears in free agency

The Bears have a reported deal in place with the top free agent center available. Here's what it means for the Bears.

What the Bears have done so far

Bears sign TE Durham Smythe

The Bears have reportedly signed former Dolphins tight end and Notre Dame alum Durham Smythe in a move that added depth to the Bears' tight end room behind Cole Kmet.

Bears extend Josh Blackwell

Blackwell, one of the Bears' dependable special teams aces and key reserve in its defensive backfield, was set to be a restricted free agent. The Bears made sure he stayed in Chicago.