We’re just a couple weeks away from what’s poised to be a frenzied free agency. Despite their salary cap situation, the Bears are expected to be somewhat active as they look to address some concerns on their roster.
Chicago is in the market for an experienced veteran quarterback, as well as a tight end. But they also have some business to take care of in-house with their own pending free agents.
While the Bears would certainly like to re-sign everyone, there’s a good chance that they lose some key pieces to free agency.
Here are four players that the Bears risk losing in free agency:
1. ILB Nick Kwiatkoski
Perhaps the pending Bears free agent that will be in highest demand is inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski, who took full advantage of his opportunity last season. Kwiatkoski shined in relief of an injured Danny Trevathan, which gave the Bears something to think about at inside linebacker opposite Roquan Smith.
The Bears are reportedly making Kwiatkoski a top free agent priority this offseason, but they’ll have to wager with other teams in need of his services. While Kwiatkoski appears to be the younger, less injury-prone option at inside linebacker for Chicago, there’s no guarantee they’ll be able to lock him up in this competitive market.
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