The Bears re-signed Scott Daly on Tuesday morning, making him the team’s long snapper in 2025.

When that’s the sole Bears headline, you know it’s a slow news day.

It provided contrast to Monday’s breakneck pace, when the Bears agreed on contract terms with center Drew Dalman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo over the course of an afternoon.

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They were assertive with their assets, using financial might to lock down talents they sought and deemed proper schematic and culture fits. Add that to last week’s Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney trades to form a quintet of impact moves that should make Chicago a whole lot better.

Each addition cost a pretty penny. While we won’t have a clear picture of the team’s remaining salary cap space until contracts are signed and subsequently turned in, it’s fair to assume that a significant chunk of it is earmarked for these new players.

The fact that Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson are holding a formal press conference Wednesday afternoon, right when the new league year begins, offers another subtle hint that the Bears are essentially done big-game hunting.

Never say never, though, because the Bears have been super aggressive this offseason when going after talents they covet in areas of weakness. It’s likely, though, that the Bears are throttling down in terms of spending.

That doesn’t mean that they’re done. Veteran talent can still help in several areas, mostly with depth at this point. The Bears could use a swing tackle and maybe another interior lineman. A No. 3 receiver might top the wishlist, and an off-the-ball linebacker might be on the agenda. Let’s take a look at some individuals the Bears might sign to supplement what they’ve already got.

WR Tyler Lockett

I’ve brought Tyler Lockett up before, in some free agency preview materials, and I’m going to do it again because I think the veteran could be an asset from a production and leadership perspective.

The price would have to be right, and he may have a more robust market than anticipated, which might take the Bears out of the running. Lockett is still fast, is a smart route runner and is most always on time. He could take the Bears passing game to the next level, often operating from the slot working in three-receiver sets.

If he’s available and his market stays somewhat conservative, the Bears should go after him. They would have a super dynamic passing attack with him, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet.

WR Olamide Zaccheaus

Olamide Zaccheaus is a veteran who has been around the block. He’s not very tall, but his quick and agile and finds ways to get open. He can be a person who stretches the field and keeps defenses honest, while working from the slot and through the middle of the field. I covered him in Atlanta, and he’s a quiet guy but a hard worker and a good teammate. He wouldn’t cost much and could provide value on offense and special teams.

OT Jedrick Willis Jr.

The Bears have starting tackles in Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright but could use a swing tackle. Kiran Amegadjie could be that guy, too, but he was unreliable when forced into action. That’s not really his fault, considering the Yale product missed most of the preseason. That’s prime development time he didn’t get.

Willis is super talented but has struggled some and struggled to stay healthy, so he could sign a prove-it deal that could help him cash in down the road. The Bears need injury protection, and Willis could provide it.

LB Kyzir White

T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds are three-down players, but the Bears need a strongside linebacker for their base defense, even though they spend tons of time in the sub packages. White could fill that role and be a top reserve. The former safety is quick and aggressive, with the ability to blitz and attack in run defense. Coordinator Dennis Allen likes to send interior linebackers, and White could help with all that.

TE Tyler Conklin

The Bears have Cole Kmet and free-agent addition Duham Smythe on the squad, but could use a middle-round pick to draft a third tight end. Or they could go out and jet Tyler Conklin, someone with a solid track record as a receiver. Ben Johnson uses tight ends a ton, and adding some versatile talents to the group could certainly help him run the scheme the way he wants to run it.