Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period was a bit quieter for the Chicago Bears as they made three notable signings on the day.
Chicago's top signing was former Detroit Lions wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond, who signed a one-year deal. The Bears also signed former Buffalo Bills defensive back Cam Lewis and former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street.
While these might not be highlight signings, they are important depth signings that the team needed. How are these moves viewed by the public, though?
Did the Bears do well in their Day 2 signings?
Bleacher Report's NFL staff graded each of the signings from Day 2, with the Bears getting their moves evaluated. The Raymond signing received a B+.
"Naturally, Raymond has prior experience with Bears head coach Ben Johnson, so he should immediately find a valuable role in Chicago. Raymond also brings value as a return specialist. He's returned kickoffs and punts and has three return touchdowns over the past four seasons. In 2024, he led the league in punt-return yards."
As for Lewis and Street, those were not as favoriable for the Bears. Lewis got a C+ and Street got a C.
"Over six seasons spent with the Buffalo Bills, Cam Lewis made 14 starts, including four last year. The 28-year-old logged 43 total tackles, allowed 58.5 percent of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed and logged a respectable passer rating against of 82.5. Cook does have some experience as a starter in the NFL, and he has some versatility in the secondary. But this is more likely than not a depth signing for a Bears team that has made multiple changes on defense in free agency."
"Over seven seasons in the NFL, Kentavius Street has bounced around—the 29-year-old will play for his fifth team after agreeing to terms with the Bears. Street has made 10 starts in the pros, but the 6'2", 315-pounder is a rotational lane-clogger—his career-high in sacks came back in 2022 with the Saints, and he has just 10.5 in his career. But teams need experienced depth players on both lines—and Street fits that bill."
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These moves were not meant to be flashy, as they are all about adding depth at key positions. The Bears have made some nice moves, but not splashy ones that will get the fan base excited. Some are okay with that, but some are not.