Durham Smythe heads into free agency after being released by the Miami Dolphins and could potentially reunite with the Chicago Bears. The Bears have shown interest in the tight end, and the move would bring him under the wing of head coach Ben Johnson, who was his assistant during Smythe's rookie year in Miami. After a season where Smythe saw a significant drop in playing time and reception numbers, his path to a key role in Chicago appears favorable, especially with the Bears looking to bolster their tight end depth.

With the Bears’ current tight end roster including Cole Kmet as the main option, Smythe may have the opportunity to reclaim a larger role as the No. 2 tight end. This offseason has also seen the Bears make strategic acquisitions to strengthen their offensive line, indicating a push for improved offensive performance. As Smythe navigates free agency, his performance in Chicago could be pivotal for his career trajectory in the NFL.