NFL Teams Strategize for 2025 Free Agency

The Chicago Bears, following an underwhelming 2024 season, are poised to be major players in the upcoming free agency, with a focus on filling key roster gaps to return to playoff contention. General Manager Ryan Poles, entering his fourth offseason, faces critical decisions as the team has 32 players entering free agency, including potential extensions for key figures like Keenan Allen and Jack Sanborn. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots, with 21 players approaching free agency, are looking to upgrade certain positions despite having extended several core players recently. The Miami Dolphins, after missing the playoffs, have signed 12 players to future contracts from their practice squad as part of their strategy to strengthen the roster for 2025. These moves allow the Dolphins to maintain promising talent while adhering to salary cap regulations. Both the Bears and Dolphins are leveraging their available salary caps strategically in the offseason to enhance their rosters.