The Chicago Bears will audition Isaiah Foskey this week, a Notre Dame product drafted in the second round by New Orleans in 2023, who flashed limited edge impact across 149 defensive snaps and three pressures in two seasons. Chicago is chasing a low-risk, high-potential depth piece behind Sweat and Odeyingbo, especially with Austin Booker on short-term IR. Foskey’s workout comes as part of a broader evaluation ahead of the 2025 season.

Reuniting with Dennis Allen—who coached Foskey in New Orleans—could help unlock his talents, and the Bears will also host the Eagles next week. If Foskey shows improvement in these sessions, he could push for rotational snaps and longer-term development, giving Chicago a more flexible, cheaper path to added punch off the edge than a high-cost veteran signing.