So much so, Chris Godwin could have left during free agency and made significantly more by joining the New England Patriots. "I mean, to be honest, I feel like we were really close (to leaving)," Godwin told Sara Walsh and Mike Garafolo on NFL Network's The Insiders.

Although, the work is far from done for Bears general manager Ryan Poles, as there are still some roster moves to be made heading into the second wave of free agency and ahead of the 2025 NFL draft.

The first week of free agency in the NFL is in the books. The Green Bay Packers were active early, agreeing to terms with guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs on the first day of the legal tampering period on Monday.

The New England Patriots focused heavily on the defensive side of the ball in the first wave of free agency. That could potentially lead to a more offensive-focused draft for the team in April. Keep in mind that free agency isn't over.

After the first week of free agency, what could the Los Angeles Rams do with their selections in next month's NFL Draft?

With the early stages of free agency behind us, let's look at a seven-round mock draft for the Chicago Bears now that the roster has settled.