Tag: 2023 free agency

Bears 2023 offseason preview: Where does Chicago stand at cornerback?

Our Bears offseason position previews continue with cornerback, which is an underrated need.

The 2023 offseason is officially in full swing, and the Chicago Bears are gearing up for what should be one of the busiest springs in recent memory.

Armed with $98.6 million in cap space, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus will have plenty of opportunities to improve the team roster in free agency, while also needing to make key decisions on which players they should let walk.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the 2023 offseason. Next up on defense is cornerback, which is an underrated need after Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon.

Commanders expected to franchise tag DT Da’Ron Payne

It sounds like one of the Bears’ top free agent options will soon be off the market as the Commanders are expected to tag Da’Ron Payne.

The Chicago Bears have plenty of needs to address this offseason, most notably the defensive line. There are some intriguing names set to hit free agency next month. But it sounds like one top option will soon be off the market.

The Washington Commanders are expected to franchise tag Pro Bowl defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne, according to The Athletic. The deadline for teams to apply the franchise tag runs through March 7. The franchise tender for defensive tackles is worth $18.937 million.

Payne, 25, is coming off a career year, where he posted 11.5 sacks and 64 combined tackles last season. He earned his first Pro Bowl nod after anchoring a solid Commanders defense.

With one of the top defensive tackle targets soon to be off the board, there are some other intriguing options in free agency. That includes Philadelphia’s Javon Hargrave, Denver’s Dre’Mont Jones and Minnesota’s Dalvin Tomlinson.

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Bears 2023 free agency preview: Has Nicholas Morrow earned an extension?

Our Bears free agency profiles continue with Nicholas Morrow, who served as a key contributor on defense but whose future isn’t guaranteed.

NFL free agency will be here before we know it, and the Chicago Bears have plenty of players set to hit the market. From key starters to valuable reserves, general manager Ryan Poles will have important decisions to make about who to bring back.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going through each individual player and breaking down their 2022 performance and whether or not they fit in the Bears’ long-term plans.

Next up is linebacker Nicholas Morrow, who served as a key contributor on defense, playing both MIKE and WILL linebacker. But his future in Chicago remains a big question mark.

10 offensive linemen the Bears should target in free agency to help Justin Fields

The Bears need to shore up the offensive line this offseason, and there are no shortage of options in free agency.

The Chicago Bears are sitting in a good place ahead of NFL free agency, which kicks off next month. They’re slated to have north of $100 million in salary cap space, where general manager Ryan Poles will look to build up arguably the league’s worst roster in 2022.

Chicago has no shortage of needs to address, especially on offense where it’s paramount to build around quarterback Justin Fields. Fields is entering a pivotal third season — his second under Luke Getsy — and he needs help along the offensive line.

There are no starting jobs guaranteed along the offensive line, and Poles could make significant upgrades at tackle, guard and center in free agency, where there are no shortage of viable options to get this unit on track.

Here are 10 offensive linemen set to hit free agency the Bears could target to give Fields some better protection up front:

8 pending free agents the Bears should let walk in 2023

Ahead of free agency, we’re looking at some in-house free agents the Bears shouldn’t re-sign in 2023.

The offseason is in full swing, and we’re just over a month away from the start of the new league year and free agency. And the Bears have some important decisions to make when it comes to in-house free agents.

The Bears are slated to have nearly $98.6 million in salary cap space — which is the most in the league (by a wide margin) — and there are plenty of holes to fill on the roster for new general manager Ryan Poles. Perhaps a few of those roster spots will be filled by some of Chicago’s in-house free agents, including some key contributors from last season that could be back as starters or reserves.

Ahead of free agency, we’re looking at some in-house free agents the Bears should let walk in 2023.

10 wide receivers the Bears could target in free agency to help Justin Fields

There isn’t a true WR1 currently set to hit the free agent market, but there are solid options the Bears could give Justin Fields.

The Chicago Bears are sitting in a good place ahead of NFL free agency, which kicks off next month. They’re slated to have north of $100 million in salary cap space, where general manager Ryan Poles will look to build up arguably the league’s worst roster in 2022.

Chicago has no shortage of needs to address, especially on offense where it’s paramount to build around quarterback Justin Fields. Fields is entering a pivotal third season — his second under Luke Getsy — and he needs help at wide receiver.

While there are no true No. 1 receivers currently set to hit the free agent market, there are still some intriguing options that would help bolster a receiver group that currently features Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool, Velus Jones Jr. and Equanimeous St. Brown.

Here are 10 receivers set to hit free agency the Bears could target to give Fields some weapons on offense:

Bears 2023 free agency preview: Will David Montgomery return to Chicago?

Our Bears free agency profiles begin with David Montgomery, arguably the most intriguing player to hit the market for Chicago.

NFL free agency will be here before we know it, and the Chicago Bears have plenty of players set to hit the market. From key starters to valuable reserves, general manager Ryan Poles will have important decisions to make about who to bring back.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going through each individual player and breaking down their 2022 performance and whether or not they fit in the Bears’ long-term plans.

First up is running back David Montgomery, the starting running back for the last four seasons and arguably the team’s most intriguing free agent.

1 pending free agent the Bears could target from each NFC team

Free agency is just around the corner. We’re taking a look at one one pending free agent from each NFC team that should interest the Bears.

The Chicago Bears have a slew of positional needs to address this offseason, and there are plenty of options heading into free agency, which kicks off next month.

General manager Ryan Poles is looking to retool his roster, where there are notable holes at defensive line, offensive line, wide receiver and cornerback, among others. Luckily, there’s a wealth of talent around the league set to hit the free agent market that Chicago can choose from. On top of re-signing some of their own. Not to mention, the Bears are slated to have roughly $99 million in salary cap space.

Here’s a look at one pending free agent from each NFC team that should interest the Bears.

Here are all the available free agent wide receivers in 2023

Miami might need depth at the position.

The Miami Dolphins have two star wide receivers on their roster, as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are coming off of one of the best seasons by a duo in NFL history.

Beyond that, there are a bunch of questions. Cedrick Wilson Jr. was just signed last offseason, but he didn’t have much of a role, and his cap hit could make him a reasonable trade piece.

Two wideouts coming off of their rookie seasons, Erik Ezukanma and Braylon Sanders, round out the group, leaving the Dolphins looking for some depth.

With that said, the free agent market might be a good place for Miami to look. These are all of the wide receivers who are expected to be free to sign with another team:

Updated look at Eagles 18 pending free agents for 2023

With the #SuperBowl now in the rearview mirror, here’s an early look at the Eagles’ 18 pending free agents for the 2023 NFL offseason

The Eagles fought valiantly and blew a 10-point lead, but in the end, the Chiefs made all the big plays and secured a 38-35 victory in Super Bowl LVII.

The NFL is a continuously evolving business, and with all eyes on the scouting combine, it is never too early to look at the key players who’ll be entering free agency.

Philadelphia has 18 guys who could hit the open market and one ERFA who’ll be looking to return to the Eagles in some compacity.

Miles Sanders had a Pro Bowl season but could find big money elsewhere, while players like James Bradberry, Kyzir White, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Javon Hargrave will look for big paydays.

Here’s an early look at the Eagles’ 2023 free agents courtesy of Over The Cap.