Bears 2024 free agency profile: Will RB Austin Ekeler land in Chicago?

NFL free agency is just around the corner, where the Chicago Bears have plenty of players set to hit the open market and other veterans around the league who will certainly be of interest for Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going through some key free agents – both in-house and potential targets from other teams – breaking down their 2023 performance and whether or not they fit in the Bears’ long-term plans.

Next up is running back Austin Ekeler, a talented skill player who is set to hit free agency a year after leading the charge for players at his position to get paid more money. But after having a down year, will he see another big payday? And if so, could it be in Chicago?