While there are still five games left in the 2021 NFL season, Chicago Bears fans are already looking ahead to the 2022 season as the team currently sits 4-8 and a long-shot to make the postseason.
In 2022, the Bears will have 30 free agents, including 24 unrestricted free agents (UFA), four restricted free agents (RFA) and two exclusive rights free agents (ERFA), per Spotrac.
There are some players due for a contract extension, including linebacker Roquan Smith, defensive tackle Bilal Nichols and offensive lineman James Daniels. And there are also some big names that Chicago will have to make a decision on, including wide receiver Allen Robinson and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks
Here’s a look at the Bears players set to hit the open market in 2022.