Bears

Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson acknowledged he wouldn’t be re-signed by the Bears despite a solid season, citing a lack of leadership experience among team captains. He expressed confidence in his abilities but criticized some captains in the league as being inauthentic.

Lions

Cade Mays joins the Lions as center, with OL coach Hank Fraley praising his physical play and impact on the Panthers’ success. Fraley also emphasized the need for second-year G Tate Ratledge to refine his pass rush techniques.

Packers

The Packers’ safety duo of Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams focus on building trust and chemistry, with McKinney highlighting the importance of playing off each other, while Williams acknowledges the time needed to develop their on-field connection.