Bears undrafted – The Bears have begun building their 2026 roster with several undrafted free agents, including quarterback Miller Moss and multiple defensive and special teams additions.
After the NFL Draft ended Saturday night, the Chicago Bears moved quickly into the next phase of roster building: negotiating undrafted free agent deals and sending invitations for rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.
For the Bears, these signings are rarely just paperwork.. They’re a chance to find undervalued talent. add depth in key areas. and create competition before training camp turns the volume up.. The Bears have also had recent success with the undrafted route—Tyson Bagent. for instance. arrived as an undrafted free agent three years ago and developed into a meaningful backup option.. That history is part of why the current set of additions matters. especially with the team looking to develop the next wave of contributors.
A new quarterback target in Miller Moss
The most attention-grabbing name is Louisville quarterback Miller Moss, a signing the Bears reached shortly after the draft.. Moss spent his first four seasons at USC. backing up Caleb Williams when both were at the school. before transferring to Louisville.. In his latest season. he threw for 2. 679 yards and 16 touchdowns. giving the Bears another quarterback option to evaluate closely in offseason work.
From a roster-construction standpoint. undrafted quarterbacks often enter with one of two roles: insurance for the depth chart or a long-term developmental project.. Moss has enough experience across two major college programs to warrant that kind of evaluation.. If he can turn arm talent into consistent decision-making—quick progressions. accurate timing on throws. and pocket awareness—he’ll have a clearer path to earning snaps during the preseason.
Defenders and playmakers add competition
The Bears’ rookie minicamp invitation list also includes multiple players aimed at creating depth and competition along the defensive front and in the secondary.. Tulane cornerback KC Eziomume is among the defensive additions. after playing 11 games last season. with prior stops at Albany and Alabama A&M.. Meanwhile. defensive tackle Jayden Loving from Wake Forest adds interior size and production. recorded through 44 tackles and three fumble recoveries last season.
The Bears also brought in Oregon State safety Skyler Thomas, who led the Beavers with 78 tackles.. A tackling safety can be a useful profile for a team that wants defenders to play faster to the ball.. Thomas’ production suggests an ability to find his way into plays. which—if it translates to the NFL—could help him compete for roles on special teams and in situational defensive packages.
In addition. the Bears added Utah center Jaren Kump. who played in 59 games and has experience across positions along the line.. That versatility matters for teams that want to keep options open when injuries happen or when schemes require different blocking looks.. Kump’s ability to move between center. guard. and tackle is the kind of trait that often becomes valuable once the roster is trimmed for the regular season.
Special teams and skill-position depth
While undrafted signings can draw the most interest at quarterback or in the secondary. the Bears also targeted roles that can change games in smaller moments.. San Diego State kicker Gabriel Plascencia is one of the names on the list, going 19-for-23 last season.. Kicking accuracy is never guaranteed in a new competition. but it gives the Bears another legitimate evaluation option for field goals and extra points.
Running back Coleman Bennett from Kennesaw State adds a combination of carries and receiving production—157 carries for 764 yards and 27 catches for 314 yards last season.. That profile is often valuable because it can fit multiple offensive packages. including those designed for third downs and pass-friendly looks out of the backfield.
The Bears also added targets like Florida State receiver Squirrel White. who recorded five catches for 52 yards in 10 games last season after spending three years at Tennessee.. Wide receiver development is rarely linear. and undrafted players in particular sometimes need time to carve out a role through route precision. separation. and reliable hands.
What this roster-building says about the Bears
Taken together. these signings suggest the Bears are using the undrafted market in a familiar way: mix athletic depth with developmental upside rather than aiming only for immediate impact starters.. The names cover multiple positions—quarterback. defensive line. safety. kicker. receiver. tight end. and offensive line—so the Bears can evaluate talent in different scheme roles and not get trapped by a single need.
The practical impact for fans is that rookie minicamp and early offseason practices will likely feel more competitive than they might on paper.. In a league where jobs can change quickly, undrafted free agents bring urgency: every rep becomes evidence.. That energy can be helpful not only for the players themselves. but for the coaches trying to identify what can carry forward into training camp.
For the Bears. the next step is straightforward: turn these contracts into chances—put the players through physical conditioning. scheme learning. and on-field reps that reveal who handles pressure and who needs more time.. If any of these additions emerge early, Chicago’s 2026 depth chart could look different well before the regular season begins.