Bears, Jets Urged to Sign Former NFC, AFC Standouts Amid NFL Free Agency

As the 2025 NFL training camps approach, several veteran players remain free agents and are being linked to potential new teams. The Buffalo Bills' former wide receiver Amari Cooper, who underperformed in 2024, is a prime candidate for signing, with the New York Jets urged to add him as a No. 2 receiver to complement Garrett Wilson. In the NFC North, the Chicago Bears are heavily rumored to pursue edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, recently released by the Detroit Lions, to bolster their pass rush alongside Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo, with the signing seen as a cost-effective move that also reunites Smith with head coach Ben Johnson. Additionally, the Bears seem unlikely to re-sign veteran receiver Keenan Allen, who may return to the Los Angeles Chargers to join quarterback Justin Herbert’s supporting cast. These developments highlight teams preparing strategically for the upcoming season by targeting experienced players who can provide immediate impact and veteran leadership.