Chicago Bears Linked to Making High-Impact Running Back Move

Throughout the course of the 2025 NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears have been very active. It's clear that the front office wants to be aggressive in building around quarterback Caleb Williams and pursuing playoff contention.

While the team has made some great additions, there is still a need in the backfield. Adding a running back before the season arrives seems likely for the Bears.

Keeping that in mind, who could Chicago take a look at signing?

Nick Chubb is a name that has come up on multiple occasions. However, the Bears have been linked to another name late in the NFL free agency market.

NFL.com analyst Jeffri Chadiha has suggested that former Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins could be an ideal fit for Chicago.

"Dobbins is also 26 years old, which means he would be more attractive than somebody like Nick Chubb, who is a more physical ball-carrier but also turns 30 in December," Chadiha wrote. "The Bears already have rebuilt their interior offensive line and loaded up on pass catchers in the draft (tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III were their first two picks). It’s time to solidify the backfield and think about all the ways their offense might explode this fall."