Chicago Bears 2013 Free Agents

Sep 9, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Henry Melton (69) celebrates a sack during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Soldier Field. The Bears won 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Free Agency will begin in the coming weeks and all of the madness will begin on the afternoon of March 12. As the free agency period approaches, FanSided.com will be providing a list of all 32 teams upcoming free agents.

Up next is the Chicago Bears.

The Bears only have one serious candidate for the free agent tag — defensive tackle Henry Melton. There are questions circling the future of longtime linebacker Brian Urlacher, but there is no resolution that appears to be imminent.

Chicago will also need to focus on their linebacker and defensive backfield depth, with a large number of their roster hitting the free agent market.

Here is a list of the Bears 2013 free agents:

Henry Melton — Defensive Tackle — UFA
Brian Urlacher — Linebacker — UFA
Nick Roach — Linebacker — UFA
Israel Idonije — Defensive End– UFA
Lance Louis — Guard — UFA
Chris Spencer — Guard — UFA
Chilo Rachal — Guard — UFA
Jonathan Scott — Offensive Tackle — UFA
Jason Campbell — Quarterback — UFA
Josh McCown — Quarterback — UFA
Amobi Okoye — Defensive Tackle — UFA
Geno Hayes — Linebacker — UFA
Kelvin Hayden — Cornerback — UFA
DJ Moore — Cornerback — UFA
Zackary Bowman — Cornerback — UFA
Troy Nolan — Safety — UFA
Nate Collins — Defensive Tackle — RFA
Khalil Bell — Running Back — UFA
Olindo Mare — Kicker — UFA

Which players do the Bears need to focus on re-signing and which players will attract the most attention on the free agent market? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section.

Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com as we build up to free agency and fill you in on your favorite team’s questions and needs.