The Chicago Bears are in the final weeks of the 2026 offseason as attention has firmly turned towards training camp and meaningful reps finally returning. With this in mind, it is fair to look ahead and consider the roster's largest remaining questions. While there is a level of confidence in the 2026 ceiling, there are still a fair number of concerns moving into camp and the regular season.
With this in mind, let's look at the team's biggest remaining questions and what training camp could mean for potential answers. Starting with a pass catcher who simply cannot escape trade speculation for the second straight offseason.
1. Will the Bears finally trade Cole Kmet?
How the tight end looks in training camp could go a long way in answering this question. The presence of Sam Roush has once again put a spotlight on Kmet's future and left plenty of reason to wonder if the front office is actively exploring potential offers. Colston Loveland is clearly the primary option, but it is difficult not to see Kmet as an elevated piece of the offense after the departure of DJ Moore.
There is a level of established chemistry with Caleb Williams that also works in favor of the tight end. Seeing this play out in training camp and into the preseason should either quiet trade rumors or give the Bears a clear path to dealing away the pass catcher.
2. Do the Bears have enough pass rushing?
Montez Sweat is an undeniably elite option, with the questions starting when you look at the depth chart behind the veteran. Austin Booker, Daniel Hardy, and Dayo Odeyingbo are the remaining primary edge rushing options. The largest expectations are on the shoulders of Booker, who is expected to take a year three leap. With that said, there are remaining questions around each of the team's current depth pieces.
Whether or not it was a mistake not to bring in an established veteran behind Sweat can be debated. Chiacgo's offense has Super Bowl-level talent, and the coaching staff appears to be stellar. Where concerns start to mount is looking at the pass rush and considering who will show up for a January run. Easing this concern or showing that the team needs a desperation move starts in training camp.
3. How does the wide receiver depth chart look?
Rome Odunze and Luther Burden are locked in as the two primary options at the receiver position. After this, it is a mystery how the lineup will shake out, as Kalif Raymond, Zavion Thomas, Jahdae Walker, and Scotty Miller fit for contributing roles. Each player has a unique skill set that could be argued as a clear fit within the offense of Johnson. Training camp kicks off the first real test for this group and begins to settle the debate of who the third receiver will be.
The entire depth chart is an uknown after the first two slots, with youth competing against the experience of Miller and Raymond. For the Bears, it is incredibly important to consider the chemistry with Williams and what pieces can be relied on if Burden or Odunze were to miss time in the 2026 season.
4. How far along is the new-look secondary?
Safety is a completely new depth chart, while health is hoped to provide a bit more stability at the corner position. Growing pains should be expected, but camp is going to be the first clue of just how far along the group might be. If there is a consistent level of struggle, the pressure on the offense is going to turn up even higher to buy time for Dennis Allen to figure out the new unit.
Chicago having question marks in both the secondary and at the edge position is far from ideal. Still, there is reason for optimism based on the presence of a Super Bowl champion in Coby Bryant and an exciting rookie safety, Dillon Thieneman.
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