One Vikings beat reporter calls Will Fries the object of a coming bidding war between the Bears and Minnesota but is it wise when Chicago has so many needs in free agency?

The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears both need the same thing on the offensive line, and Colts guard Will Fries is the best option.

The Bears would have the necessary cap space to participate in — and, with enough motivation, win — a bidding war for Stanley. According to Over the Cap, they will have roughly $79.4 million in cap space for the 2025 season and could still pull a lever or two to create additional savings, if necessary.

The headlines early this offseason for the Minnesota Vikings have been mostly swirling around their impending tag and trade decision with Sam Darnold. Beyond quarterback though, there are a lot of other needs on this roster that must be addressed between now and the first couple days of free agency,