The Bears made a big-time move trading for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney. Here's what to know about Chicago's newest offensive lineman.

The Chicago Bears' trade for Joe Thuney upgraded more than just their on-field product. The All-Pro guard will be a cornerstone in the locker room, too.

Leaning on his experience in Detroit, Ben Johnson addressed the importance of building an offensive line during his introductory press conference.

The Bears are signing veteran tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year deal Thursday, per NFL Network. Like Bears starter Cole Kmet, Smythe is a Notre Dame alum. He was picked in Round 4 of the 2018 NFL draft by the Dolphins, where he played under future Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who was the wide receivers coach.

Former undrafted free agent Josh Blackwell signs his first multi-year deal in the NFL, securing his place with the Chicago Bears for next year and beyond.

Before signing with the Rams, Jackson spent the first four seasons of his career in Detroit. The Lions selected Jackson with a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and by his second season with the team, the offensive guard was voted to the Pro Bowl.

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to the Chicago Bears for a sixth-round pick in the upcoming draft, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The Bears have secured the return of linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga ahead of the start of free agency. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Ogbongbemiga has agreed to a two-year deal with the team. The pact is worth $5 million.

The Bears are bringing back a core special teams contributor in Josh Blackwell, who signed a multi-year deal to remain in Chicago.