Bears potential 2022 offseason cuts and cap casualties

The Bears are in a good spot with the salary cap, but GM Ryan Poles can create nearly $20 million in additional space with these cuts.

Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Bears are sitting in a good position with the salary cap. With the cap expected to increase to $208.2 million, the Bears are expected to have nearly $30 million in available cap space, which ranks 11th in the NFL.

New general manager Ryan Poles has a lot of work to do with the roster, where there are a number of holes that need to be filled at key positions, including wide receiver, offensive line and cornerback.

While Chicago sits in a comfortable position in regards to the salary cap, Poles can create even more cap space by cutting some players, including some whose futures remain up-in-the-air.

Here’s a look at some Bears who could become cap casualties this offseason: