The 2025 NFL draft season has made it apparent: Ben Johnson is rearming for a gritty NFC takeover. After selecting tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden, the Chicago Bears have prioritised surrounding their rookie quarterback Caleb Williams with everything. But there’s one piece missing, a relentless workhorse who can punish defenses on the ground. Reports are swirling that the Bears are eyeing a veteran running back who once ranked among the NFL’s elite RBs. Injuries have slowed him recently, but he’s yearning for redemption.
Wondering who it could be? A familiar RB, Nick Chubbs. Batman’s last two seasons were his career lows. In 2024, he was limited to just eight games, finishing with 332 rushing yards on 102 carries and three touchdowns. While the explosiveness wasn’t the same, flashes of the old Chubb, the power, and the fierce vision resurfaced. Now at 29 years old, Chubb is hungry for a comeback and looking for the right situation to reignite his career. And Chicago could be that place.
BREAKING RUMOR#Bears have interest in free agent Nick Chubb, they are expected to do a price and status check with his agent at Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/jEOcjGuQdQ
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) April 28, 2025
Head Coach Ben Jonson has put everything to test to refurbish the Bears’ offense. He knows exactly what a strong ground game can do for a young quarterback. During his days in Detroit, Johnson built a lethal running back duo with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. A lightning fast playmaker and the punishing bruiser. In Chicago, D’Andre Swift fills the first role perfectly. What the Bears lack is the hammer, the physical back who can break tackles, and wear down defenses. And guess what? Nick Chubb checks every box.
The reunion factor is a bonus for the Bears. Chubb and Swift were once feared to be a deadly duo at the University of Georgia. Together they terrorised SEC defenses, combining over 3,700 rushing yards and more than 45 touchdowns during their time with the Bulldogs. This pair could be rekindled in Chicago, giving the Bears a battle-tested RB tandem that already knows how to thrive together. If the Bears complete the deal, with a revamped offense arming Williams, they will be a nightmare match-up for their rivals.
Chubb has a record of 6,843 rushing yards, 51 touchdowns, and a sparkling 5.1 yards per carry average. Even after back-to-back injury, his stats are enough to hunt the rivals. Chubb made it clear he’s not ready to ride off into the sunset. After his injury and whispers of his decline, Chubb took to Instagram to post a fierce caption that said, “They’ve already wrote my ending when I am just getting started.” Chubb showed he was off to a great start, and maybe Chicago could help him finish it with a roar.
Bears stack weapon for Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears are shaking the roster with an offensive overhaul and HC Ben Jonson is leading the charge. The Bears first three draft picks, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, reflect how focused Ben’s squad is on building a high-powered unit to support Caleb Williams in his second year. And now Ben has a nice problem in his hands; with veterans like DJ Moore, Cole Kmet, Braxton James and Darnel wright already in the fold, the Bears find themselves with an embarrassment of riches on offense.
As OTAs approach, Johnson’s biggest challenge would be balancing reps and keeping things fresh. The HC plans to get creative, leaning into 12 personnel and combining skill sets to suit Williams’ strength. His goal is to find what works best for Williams and give him the confidence to lead. He said, “I am going to be curious to see what guys look like when the ball’s not in their hands on offense.” He suggests if a player knows little fields tricks like, knowing “to block your teammate when he has the ball,” then it builds the QB’s confidence to lead the team.
With a packed roster and plenty of talent, the Bears are ready for an exciting offensive season. But it all comes down to execution. Can they put all their weapons together in revamping the offense? Only time will tell.
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