5 takeaways from Bears’ release of Prince Amukamara, Taylor Gabriel

The Bears parted ways with CB Prince Amukamara and WR Taylor Gabriel in order to free up some much-needed salary cap space this offseason.

4. They won’t be the last cap-casualties this offseason

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This offseason was always going to be a challenge for Pace when it comes to freeing up salary cap space. The Bears currently have roughly $27.1 million in salary cap space after cutting Amukamara and Gabriel, according to Over The Cap.

Amukamara and Gabriel might’ve been the first cap-casualties, but they likely won’t be the last. Pace has some decisions to make regarding other players, including outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (who’s due to make $13.2 million in 2020) and tight ends Adam Shaheen ($1.2 million) and Ben Braunecker ($1.4 million).

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