By ROB MAADDI The NFL’s new year officially kicked off March 13, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency ...

The NFL’s new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency.

For the Chicago Bears, this free-agency window is a critical period for general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson to upgrade the roster.

The first stage of the player acquisition period of the NFL offseason is here. The league's free agency period ...