The Chicago Bears explore defensive line depth with a recent roster workout ahead of the upcoming NFL season opener.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

As the Bears open the 2025 season, how does their roster stack up? How experienced is it, and how much better does it look than 2024?

As the Bears prepare for their start to the season following Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, questions arise. They all center on the efficiency of Williams to spearhead an offense desperate for a break. According to ESPN's Mina Kimes, she believes that Williams will strengthen his resolve on 3rd downs, per NFL on ESPN.

Across from him at left tackle, however, has been a mystery. The Bears conducted what became a four-headed race for the opportunity to start. With the regular season quickly approaching, head coach Ben Johnson has now announced that Braxton Jones will be blocking Williams’ blindside to open the campaign, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Peyton Manning spoke with The Athletic and shared his opinion on teams drafting quarterbacks when "they're clearly not ready for them."

J.J. McCarthy attended his first NFL game at age 4 in 2007 at Soldier Field wearing a Bears jersey. He will make his first NFL start at Soldier Field wearing a Vikings one.

After spending his first 10 seasons playing for the Falcons, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is beyond eager to don a Bears uniform for the first time in a regular season game.