The Chicago Bears have pivotal free-agent decisions to make this offseason, particularly on defense where both starters, Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker are set to hit the market.

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The Bears have some major decisions to make going forward with their backs against the proverbial salary cap wall, and the safety position is one of the biggest trouble spots, with Brisker and Kevin Byard about to hit unrestricted free agency.

Bears left guard Joe Thuney and safety Kevin Byard III have been named Associated Press NFL first-team All-Pro and right tackle Darnell Wright has been chosen second-team All-Pro.

Coach Ben Johnson spoke just moments after the loss that seemed like it had all the makings of becoming another unexpected Bears comeback.

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In the announcement, the Bears signed linebacker Nephi Sewell to a futures deal. The 27-year-old linebacker is staying in Chicago after signing on to the practice squad on January 13th, a little before the Bears faced the Rams in the Divisional round.

The Chicago Bears had three players named All-Pro by the Associated Press ahead of their historic comeback playoff victory against the Green Bay Packers, with Kevin Byard and Joe Thuney earning first-team All-Pro honors and Darnell Wright being named second-team All-Pro.

Three Chicago Bears players have earned AP NFL All-Pro honors, including two offensive linemen and one defensive back.