After the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on New Year's Eve, they secured the first overall pick in the NFL draft for the second successive season.

However, wins by the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers later that day eliminated the Bears from playoff contention for the third consecutive season.

[4] Draft trades On February 1, 2023, the Bears announced that Jon Hoke was hired as their new cornerbacks coach and passing game coordinator,[8] replacing James Rowe who left to become University of South Florida defensive passing game coordinator.

[9] On September 20, 2023, Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams resigned, citing health and family concerns.

[10] According to multiple reports, the Bears’ human resources department was involved in the process that would lead up to Williams’ resignation as a result of inappropriate activity.

[12] On November 1, 2023, Running backs coach David Walker was fired by the Bears over workplace behavior.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve The Bears' preseason opponents and schedule was announced in the spring.

Only a few hours after the death of team legend Dick Butkus, the Bears upset the Commanders, and picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-4.