The Chicago Bears concluded their 2020 season at 8-9, which included a wild-card playoff loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Now, the attention turns to the offseason, where general manager Ryan Pace will have plenty of work to do and not a whole lot of cap space to do it with — at least at the moment. The Bears are roughly $185,755 over the salary cap, which factors in the likely salary cap decrease following a COVID-19 season.
With the offseason in full swing, we decided to take a look at the current contract status at every position.
For note: Those listed that still have time left on their contracts could be released or traded during the offseason, and some could sign extensions.
This list also includes players entering free agency and those on injured reserve, although not the practice squad.
Here’s a key:
- UFA – Unrestricted free agent
- RFA – Restricted free agent
- ERFA – Exclusive Rights Free Agent
- CO – Club option
- Ages are as of Sept. 1, 2021
*Cap numbers courtesy of Spotrac