As the second wave of free agency hits following the NFL Draft , teams will turn back to the free-agent market to fill any remaining holes they have before the offseason program kicks off in earnest.

The Chicago Bears will certainly be on the lookout for more help, and perhaps that will include considering some of their own free agents, of which there are still seven sitting on the open market.

Speaking of those Bears free agents: here's a look at the best of the bunch remaining on the open market and our predictions for where they're going to end up for 2026.

OL Ryan Bates: New York Giants

Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Ryan Bates. | Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Bates didn't play a single offensive snap for the Bears over 16 games played last season and instead only played on special teams.…