2. Leonard Floyd is likely gone
Taking the salary cap into consideration, it almost makes it a given that the Bears must part ways with outside linebacker Leonard Floyd. Given less salary cap space and some moves still yet to be made at positions like quarterback, tight end and defensive back, Floyd’s $13.2 million is more a detriment than anything at this point.
The Bears picked up Floyd’s fifth-year option last year. But it’s hard to justify paying Floyd that kind of money considering that his sack total has declined every year since he joined the league in 2016.
Many teams believe that Floyd could be a cap-casualty. But if the Bears could manage to get a fifth or sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Floyd, it would make it more worth their while. Otherwise, Floyd could become another cap casualty for the Bears this offseason.