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20 free agent targets for Bears playing in AFC, NFC Championship games

Here are some pending free agents the Bears could target from the AFC and NFC Championship games.

The NFL postseason continues Sunday with the NFC Championship between the Eagles and 49ers and the AFC Championship between the Chiefs and Bengals. And there are a number of pending free agents that could find new homes this offseason.

The Bears are slated to have north of $100 million in salary cap space in 2023, per OverTheCap, which is the most in the NFL (by a wide margin). It’ll give GM Ryan Poles plenty of money to work with as he looks to bring in some new faces (on top of bringing back some familiar ones).

Here are some pending free agents for Bears fans to keep an eye on during the conference championships:

PFF names two free-agent targets for Bears in 2023

The Bears have plenty of salary cap space to land some top free agents this offseason. PFF believes these two should be a top priority:

The Chicago Bears are coming off a 3-14 season, but there’s nothing but optimism surrounding this team heading into 2023. The Bears have an important offseason ahead of them, which starts with free agency in March.

Chicago is projected to have north of $110 million in salary cap space, which is about double of the next closest team. That gives general manager Ryan Poles plenty of resources to build up this roster.

The Bears have a number of holes on the roster — thankfully, quarterback not included — to address, including along the defensive line and offensive line. But Poles was quick to note that they’re going to “stay sound” in free agency, meaning they’re not simply going to spend a ton of money for the heck of it.

But there are a number of options on the market at some key areas of need, should Poles choose to go that route.

Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger pinpointed one offensive and defensive free agent that the Bears should target in 2023:

What it could cost Bears to re-sign David Montgomery

Bears GM Ryan Poles made it clear he’d like to bring back David Montgomery. But could Montgomery’s asking price be too high?

The Bears have some decisions to make about pending in-house free agents, which starts with running back David Montgomery.

Montgomery has been one of Chicago’s best offensive players since he was drafted in 2019. He was also a key contributor in the Bears’ top-ranked rushing attack this season.

GM Ryan Poles expressed his desire to bring back Montgomery, who has been a significant contributor and leader on offense.

“I’ve always wanted to keep David,” Poles said. “I love his mentality, how he plays the game. I told him that to his face,” Poles said. “He’s part of the identity that we had this year that kept us competitive.”

But just because Poles wants to re-sign Montgomery doesn’t mean things are going to work out. (Look no further than the Roquan Smith situation).

According to 670 the Score’s Chris Emma, Montgomery could seek a contract that goes above what the Bears would be willing to pay.

Montgomery might seek $12 million annually, which is what running backs Aaron Jones (Packers) and Joe Mixon (Bengals) receive from their teams. That figure is tied for the seventh-highest annual salary for a running back. It would be a reasonable request from Montgomery, though the Bears might be more inclined to want to pay something like the $7 million annually that Leonard Fournette (Buccaneers) and James Conner (Cardinals) make. Those two running backs pull in the ninth-highest salaries at their position.

Sure, the Bears are projected to have north of $110 million in salary cap space. But there are a number of holes that need to be addressed on this roster. Chicago might not be willing to pay as much as $12 million per year, especially given they have another dependable guy in the backfield.

The Bears are confident in second-year running back Khalil Herbert, who rushed for 731 yards, averaged 5.7 yards per carry (most in the NFL) and scored four touchdowns. Herbert could step into that lead back role next season.

Now, the question becomes if the two sides can find common ground on an extension.

“If he’s here, I’m going to be excited,” Herbert said. “If he’s not, I know he’s going to get paid. I can’t control what happens. But he’s going to get paid. That’s what I’m happy about.”

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40 free agent targets for Bears in divisional playoffs

Here are some pending free agents the Bears could target from the divisional playoffs.

The NFL postseason continues Saturday with the divisional round, which will feature four games over the next two days. And there are a number of pending free agents that could find new homes this offseason.

The Bears are slated to have around $118 million in salary cap space in 2023, per OverTheCap, which is the most in the NFL (by a wide margin). It’ll give GM Ryan Poles plenty of money to work with as he looks to bring in some new faces (on top of bringing back some familiar ones).

Here are some pending free agents for Bears fans to keep an eye on this divisional round weekend:

31 Dolphins players who will hit free agency this offseason

Many have played their last down in aqua and orange.

The Miami Dolphins’ 2022 season didn’t exactly end the way that the coaches, players or fans would’ve liked, as they were defeated by the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round.

A year ago, fans would’ve been ecstatic to hear that their team made the postseason, but the slide toward the end of the year left a sour taste in a lot of mouths. Despite that, Miami got some strong performances from a number of contributors throughout the season.

This week is a perfect time to take a look ahead to the start of the new league year to see who the Dolphins are in danger of losing this offseason. Here are 31 players who are set to hit the market.

60 free agent targets for Bears in wild-card playoffs

Here are some pending free agents the Bears could target from the wild-card playoffs.

The NFL postseason kicks off Saturday with Super Wild Card Weekend, which will feature six games over the next three days. And there are a number of pending free agents that could find new homes this offseason.

Here are some pending free agents for Bears fans to keep an eye on this Super Wild Card Weekend:

Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to bring back David Montgomery

If GM Ryan Poles has it his way, David Montgomery will be with the Bears in 2023.

The Bears are heading into an important offseason, where general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of work to do with this roster.

That starts in free agency, where Chicago is slated to have around $118 million in salary cap space to work with. Poles will be adding plenty of new faces, but there are some in-house pending free agents to make decisions about, including running back David Montgomery.

Montgomery has been an important part of this Bears offense since his rookie season. He was a key component in Chicago’s top-ranked rushing attack.

Earlier this week, Montgomery expressed his desire to return to the Bears, and it seems it’s a sentiment shared by Poles.

But it’s not just a matter of wanting to bring back Montgomery. There’s a business side to it, as well. Poles wanted to re-sign linebacker Roquan Smith, but the two sides were never able to come to terms. Still, Poles is hopeful Montgomery will be back with Chicago in 2023.

“Now, the second part of that is just the contract situation,” Poles said. “That’s something that we’ll see how that goes and if we can find common ground. Obviously, I’ve learned that you can want a player and the value’s got to come together for it to happen. I love the way he attacked this season. That’s a guy that does everything right. You all watched his tenacity, his fight. I’m a big David Montgomery fan.”

Hopefully Poles and Montgomery are able to find the common ground that Poles never did with Smith.

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List of free agents for New York Jets in 2023

The New York Jets are set to have plenty of decisions to make this offseason as a number of players that contributed in some fashion are set to be free agents in 2023. Here’s a quick rundown of those players. The list is courtesy of Spotrac. Players are unrestricted free agents unless otherwise noted. RFA is restricted free agent and ERFA is exclusive rights free agent.

40 free agent targets for the Bears in 2023

The Bears will have north of $100 million in salary cap space and plenty of holes to address. Here are potential targets in free agency.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and 10-game losing streak, and they’re heading into an important (and exciting) offseason.

The Bears are slated to have $118 million in salary cap space in 2023, per OverTheCap, which is the most in the NFL (by a wide margin). It’ll give GM Ryan Poles plenty of money to work with as he looks to bring in some new faces (and re-sign some familiar faces).

Let’s check out 40 potential free agents the Bears could target heading into the offseason:

David Montgomery addresses uncertain future with Bears

David Montgomery is set to hit free agency this offseason. But, if he had it his way, would he be back with the Bears?

There are questions about running back David Montgomery’s future with the Bears heading into the 2023 offseason.

Montgomery is set to become a free agent in March, where he’ll have the option to explore a number of options across the league. But he could also wind up back in Chicago, where he’s been a key part of this offense since he was drafted in 2019.

As Montgomery cleaned out his locker Monday at Halas Hall, he was peppered with questions about his future.

“I want to play football,” he said.

With the Bears?

“I just want to play football. I would love to be here.”

While Montgomery said he wants to stay with the Bears, he also understands that the future is uncertain at this point.

Before Sunday’s finale against the Minnesota Vikings, Montgomery shared a post on Instagram that read, “LAST RIDE 32 !!!!” He was also spotted taking photos at Soldier Field following the game.

On Monday, Montgomery crashed Justin Fields’ interview with reporters to give his QB1 a hug before departing for the offseason. It certainly seems like the actions of a man preparing to say goodbye to Chicago.

“I love playing here,” Montgomery said. “I feel like I’ve done everything I can and everything I could. We’re just gonna see what’s next, but I appreciate all the Bears fans and everyone who’s supported me and hopefully I’m still here. It’s definitely emotional.”

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