Chicago Bears 2025 offseason schedule: Halas Hall is back for the players
The Chicago Bears were one of several teams with a new head coach to kick off their voluntary offseason program on Monday, where new and returning players reported to Halas Hall for the first phase of the offseason.
With the first phase of their offseason program, there is no on-field activity permitted. But there will be meetings, strength and conditioning work plus rehabilitation. It will also be the first time new head coach Ben Johnson and his staff meet with the team.
It’s quite an eventual offseason for Chicago, who hired Johnson to replace Matt Eberflus as head coach and establish a winning culture following a disappointing 5-12 season. Johnson told reporters at the NFL Owners Meetings last week that he’d spend the weekend crafting the speech to give to the team, and his message is about change and moving forward.
“It’s a different regime,” Johnson said. “What happened last year was last year. We’re moving on. We’re moving past that.”
The Bears social media accounts shared some images and videos of new and returning players, including wide receiver DJ Moore, linebacker T.J. Edwards, cornerback Jaylon Johnson, wide receiver Rome Odunze, tight end Cole Kmet and quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for an eventful 2025 offseason, with key dates leading into the next season. The team’s training facility, Halas Hall, is once again buzzing as players return for their offseason regimen, focusing on both individual development and team strategies.
The Bears’ offseason officially kicks off with voluntary workouts in late April, followed by the start of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) in May. These sessions are crucial for new additions, including the rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft, to build chemistry with veterans. As always, head coach Matt Eberflus will place a strong emphasis on team cohesion and refining the defense, which is expected to be a major focus of the Bears’ strategy moving forward.
Mini-camps are scheduled for June, giving the coaching staff an opportunity to assess player progress before the summer break. Following the mini-camps, players will have a brief period of downtime before returning for full training camp in late July, where competition for starting positions will heat up.
This offseason is pivotal for the Bears as they continue to build a competitive team, with an eye on securing a strong finish in the NFC North. All eyes will be on Halas Hall as the team prepares for a challenging season ahead.
