The Chicago Bears have made a slew of moves through the first wave of free agency, including some notable signings, releases and one blockbuster trade.
So far, Bears general manager Ryan Poles has addressed concerns at wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and linebacker. And he’s far from done.
Poles mentioned he’s a big proponent of the second and third waves of free agency, where he’ll be able to address depth concerns with more favorable contracts.
With that in mind, here’s a look at every move the Bears have made through the first wave of free agency:
Bears sign OL Lucas Patrick
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Contract: 2 years, $8 million
The Bears’ first move at offensive line was to sign a versatile lineman in Lucas Patrick, who has experience in Luke Getsy’s scheme in Green Bay. Patrick has played three different positions during his time with the Packers — left guard, center and right guard. It’s a solid first step for Poles when it comes to addressing the…