The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to help lead their team back to the playoffs. Some of his former players with the Detroit Lions could look to follow him in free agency.

The Chicago Bears have their quarterback and head coach of the future with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. Chicago has the No. 10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and will have a chance to add some high-end talent.

And he’s interested in remaining with the Chicago Bears. But are the Chicago Bears interested in retaining the future Hall of Fame pass-catcher? That one gets a big, fat maybe. Allen is approaching his age-33 campaign and—considering the current average shelf life of an NFL receiver is 2.

The Chicago Bears are entering a new era with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. With the No. 10 pick in the NFL Draft, they have an opportunity to add elite talent, but free agency could also be a key factor in shaping their roster—especially if veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen departs.