In Odeyingbo, the Bears are paying $48 million for his potential, which Odeyingbo said improves as he enters each season. He learned this as a rookie, when he was limited to 10 games after suffering a torn achilles in his final season at Vanderbilt.

Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.

After agreeing to terms with two good-not-great defensive line options on the first day of free agency, what can Chicago Bears fans expect to see on the depth chart in 2025?