"The Chicago Bears woke up on Friday in the red in terms of where it stood regarding the 2026 NFL salary cap. Estimates from Over The Cap had the Bears at $4,115,355 over a projected NFL salary cap number of $303.5 million. The league landing on the $301.2 million number still means Chicago's football team has work to do in order to be cap compliant heading into the new league year, which kicks off on March 11."
"Potential player cuts (parting ways with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds could create $15 million in cap space), restructured deals (lookin' at you, Cole Kmet and D'Andre Swift), and trades (DJ Moore? Tyson Bagent?) could help alleviate Chicago's 2026 salary cap situation."
"The NFL confirmed to teams today the 2026 salary cap will be $301.2 million per club, up $22 million. Business is booming in the NFL. And just in time for the teams to prepare for the start of the new league year and the free-agency spending spree that comes with it."
The NFL announced the 2026 salary cap will be $301.2 million per team, representing a $22 million increase from the previous year. Despite this boost, the Chicago Bears remain in a challenging financial position, estimated to be over $4 million above the cap limit. The team must take action to become cap compliant before the new league year begins on March 11. Potential solutions include cutting players like linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to free up $15 million, restructuring contracts for players such as Cole Kmet and D'Andre Swift, or trading assets like DJ Moore or Tyson Bagent. General Manager Ryan Poles faces pressure to creatively manage the salary cap while addressing the team's offseason needs.
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