Checking in on a half-dozen former Bears who were instrumental in last season's success but are now carving out new roles with new teams.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles provided an injury update on defensive lineman Shemar Turner.

The Chicago Bears have found clarity at the left tackle position but things can really become clear if Ozzy Trapilo continues progressing heading into Week 1.

The taking of the NFC North finally happened last winter, at the end of Poles’ fourth season and with Johnson as a catalyst. Eleven regular-season wins — six in which the Bears trailed in the final two minutes — brought Chicago its first division title in seven years and just its sixth of the 21st century.

The Chicago Bears have released veteran cornerback Jaylon Jones from injured reserve. Jones was once in line to be the team's primary slot cornerback with Kyler Gordon injured.

Has nickel corner Kyler Gordon played his last snap with the Chicago Bears? Even general manager Ryan Poles doesn't know, as the veteran's injury saga continues.

The Chicago Bears were one of the best stories in the NFL last season under new coach Ben Johnson, with the development of quarterback Caleb Williams, an impeccable turnover margin, and the team's steely late-game resolve serving as driving forces behind their first division title in seven years.

A poll conducted of NFL executives has the Bears among the NFC contenders and even among very elite company.