Biggest salary cap hits for Bears in 2022 ahead of free agency

Ahead of free agency, here’s a look at the Bears’ biggest salary cap hits heading into the 2022 season.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy free agency, where they have some pressing needs to address on the roster.

Where things currently stand ahead of free agency, the Bears are expected to have roughly $36.9 million in camp space in 2022, which is the seventh most in the NFL.

After trading Khalil Mack and the pending releases of Tarik Cohen and Eddie Goldman, there are likely still some moves on the way from new general manager Ryan Poles, including some potential cap casualties or others on the trade block.

Here’s a look at the 10 biggest cap hits on the books for the Bears in 2022, ahead of free agency:

Salary cap numbers courtesy of Spotrac