A potential future Hall of Famer could generate interest from the Chicago Bears when NFL free agency kicks off.

The Chicago Bears have been predicted to make a $66 million investment in a new starting edge rusher when 2025 NFL free agency begins.

There’s a busy week ahead NFL free agency begins when the negotiating period opens at 11 a.m. Monday. Players are allowed to sign contracts with new teams beginning 3 p.m. Wednesday. It’s about

The Chicago Bears are consistently listed among the teams searching for a pass rusher in free agency and were recently named among the best landing spots for one superstar sack artist.

Acquiring two offensive linemen in Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, as they look to address the biggest need on the team, the Bears are being mentioned as a team to watch on the trade market as they're consider a contender for pass rusher Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Free agency is just around the corner. We're taking a look at one pending free agent from each NFC team that could interest the Bears.

The Bears have a lot of different directions that they can go in to get help on the edge in free agency this offseason.

A sack wizard like Hendrickson would no doubt have major value to the Bears. He has tallied 17.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons and made the Pro Bowl in each of his last four years. Paired with Sweat, the Bears could wreak havoc.

Washington Commanders Pro Bowler Jonathan Allen was predicted to be traded to the Chicago Bears in the NFL offseason.