Tag: 2023 free agency

30 Bears players set to become free agents in 2023

The Bears have 30 players scheduled to become free agents in 2023.

The Chicago Bears have wrapped their 2022 season, which means the focus shifts to what’s shaping up to be a very important offseason for general manager Ryan Poles.

In 2023, the Bears will have 30 free agents, according to Over The Cap. The team already re-signed wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown to a one-year contract extension ahead of Sunday’s finale.

The Bears are slated to have north of $100 million in salary cap space for Poles to work with, where he’ll look to bring in new faces and potentially re-sign some in-house free agents.

Here’s a look at the Bears players set to hit the open market in free agency:

Bears’ projected 2023 salary cap space heading into offseason

The Bears are projected to have the most salary cap space in 2023 (and it’s not even close).

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record, a 10-game losing streak and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

There’s plenty of excitement (and change) coming to this Bears roster in 2023, and general manager Ryan Poles will have eight draft picks (including the top selection) and north of $100 million in salary cap space to build around quarterback Justin Fields, who’s emerged as one of the NFL’s most exciting young QBs.

Chicago is slated to have the most salary cap space in 2023, and it’s not even close. According to Over The Cap, the Bears will have $118 million in cap space for 2023. The next closest is the Atlanta Falcons at $69.8 million.

Poles has all of the resources he needs to help retool this roster to have them contending for the postseason in 2023. Not only do they have the upper hand in free agency, they control the NFL draft with the first overall pick, where teams will be looking to trade up and land a top quarterback prospect.

Safe to say, it’s going to be a busy (and exciting) offseason.

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25 potential free agent targets for the Cowboys in 2023

A dive into which positions Dallas will likely need to address and who some cost-effective (read: Stephen would go for) free agent solutions. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The Dallas Cowboys 2022 season is in full attack mode right now, but that doesn’t mean that getting a jump on the offseason is worthless. With an eye on potential holes to the roster, these next two games likely won’t have much impact on playoff seeding, barring a seven-step miracle, but they will give Dallas a further glimpse of what areas need to be attacked during the player acquisition phases.

As it stands now, Dallas has a few holes to consider filling in free agency before they get to the draft. I’d love for the NFL to adopt the NBA’s process of draft before free agency, but the one thing the NFLPA has done right is making sure their veterans get deals before the youngin’s join the fray.

Looking to avoid the obvious big-name, top-of-market guys Stephen Jones probably won’t legitimately consider, here’s a look at 25 veterans at projected positions of need who could be on the radar come March 2023.

This is by no means a comprehensive list of good finds, but it’s a strong starting point. Also of not, this list does not contain Dallas’ own free agents whom the club could look to bring back.

2 top free agent offensive linemen targets off the board for Bears

It hasn’t been a great day for the Bears’ 2023 offseason as 2 of the top offensive linemen slated to hit free agency signed extensions.

It hasn’t been a great day for the Bears’ 2023 offseason as two of the projected top offensive linemen slated to hit free agency signed contract extensions with their teams.

The Packers re-signed offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins to a four-year, $68 million contract extension, which makes him the second-highest paid guard in the NFL.

Not long after, the Browns inked right tackle Jack Conklin to a four-year, $60 million extension that includes $31 million fully guaranteed.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles needs to overhaul their offensive line this offseason, where no starting job is guaranteed. Right guard might be safe, as Teven Jenkins has found a new home as the team’s best offensive lineman. But the tackle jobs, left guard and center should certainly be addressed this offseason.

Jenkins has thrived in his role at left guard in Green Bay, and many wondered if a reunion with Luke Getsy was in the cards. Conklin was a top option at right tackle, another position Chicago will look to address.

Some other top free agent targets on the offensive line include tackles left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., right tackle Mike McGlinchey and center Rodney Hudson. The offensive line will also no doubt be a focal point in the 2023 NFL draft.

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Bears’ 2023 salary cap update at the bye week

The Bears are slated to have the most salary cap space in 2023 (and it’s not even close).

The Chicago Bears are 3-10 at the bye week, where their season is all but over after being eliminated from postseason contention. But there’s plenty to be optimistic about heading into the 2023 season, particularly what’s expected to be a busy offseason.

There’s plenty of change coming to this Bears roster in 2023, and general manager Ryan Poles will have eight draft picks (including what’s expected to be a top-three pick) and a good amount of salary cap space to build around quarterback Justin Fields, who’s emerged as one of the NFL’s most exciting young QBs.

Chicago is slated to have the most salary cap space in 2023, and it’s not even close. According to Over The Cap, the Bears will have $124 million in cap space for 2023. The next closest is the Atlanta Falcons at $72 million.

Safe to say, Poles will have the opportunity to retool this roster and add some pieces around Fields on offense and fill some holes on defense.

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25 potential free agent targets for the Bears in 2023

The Bears are slated to have north of $100 million in salary cap space in 2023. Here are some players they could target in free agency.

The Chicago Bears are sitting at 3-10 with four games left this season, but it’s not to look ahead to what’s shaping up to be an exciting 2023 offseason.

The Bears are slated to have $124 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 25 potential free agents the Bears could target this offseason.

31 Bears players slated to become free agents in 2023

The Bears have 31 players scheduled to become free agents in 2023. Here’s a quick look at those players:

The 2022 season is nearing an end for the Chicago Bears, and the focus is shifting to the 2023 offseason, where general manager Ryan Poles will look to build his roster through free agency and the NFL draft.

The Bears are slated to have north of $100 million in salary cap space for Poles to work with, where he’ll look to bring in new faces and potentially re-sign some in-house free agents.

Chicago has 31 players scheduled to become free agents in 2023 according to Over The Cap. Here’s a quick look at those players:

Tony Pollard vs other pending RBs, look at Cowboys 2023 free agents

Here’s how Tony Pollard ranks compared to the other top free-agent RBs, and how the Cowboys’ other top pending free agents have done in ’22. | From @KDDrummondNFL

When the season was just a few weeks old, the opening week of October brought our first real look at the Cowboys’ pending free agency class. Dak Prescott had missed three contests, but the Cowboys found themselves a surprising 3-1 at the time. The backup quarterback laid the foundation of a change of perspective. Just three weeks prior, pessimistic Dallas fans were preparing for the worst season in recent memory. Since that point, dreams of what the 2022 season could be have only expanded, with the club having a realistic shot of the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Almost two months later seems like a great time to check back in on the free agent class to see how their seasons have developed. Have any of the players improved their prospects of a sizable contract? Who might be less expensive to try and retain? Here’s a look at the shifts in market for the Cowboys’ pending free agency class of 2023, starting with RB Tony Pollard.

Dan Graziano believes Justin Fields, Saquon Barkley would be ‘explosive’ duo for Bears

ESPN’s Dan Graziano pitched an idea for Giants RB Saquon Barkley to join Justin Fields and the Bears’ top rushing attack in 2023.

While there are still six games left this season, Bears fans are already looking  ahead to an important 2023 offseason.

The expectation was never for Chicago to be contenders this season; it was all about development. And the most important development has been second-year quarterback Justin Fields, who’s emerged as one of the NFL’s most electrifying players.

This offseason, GM Ryan Poles will have an opportunity (and plenty of salary cap space) to build around Fields heading into a pivotal Year 3. The Bears will have north of $100 million to spend, and there are a lot of needs to address, particularly on offense.

ESPN’s Dan Graziano pitched an idea for one playmaker to join Fields in 2023 — Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who’s set to hit free agency this offseason.

“I threw out the Bears because you have Justin Fields already there,” Graziano said on Get Up!. “Imagine the two of them together [Fields and Barkley] and what that run game would look like and how potentially explosive.

“I think when people speculate on Saquon – if he’s not back with the Giants, they’ll want to put him on the top offenses, as an accent piece in Buffalo, or in Kansas City a place like that. But, it would be interesting to see him in a place like Chicago if they want to build it out from the run game and lean on that with Justin Fields as he develops.”

It’s safe to say running back isn’t a pressing need on offense, especially not when compared to the need for offensive line and receiver help. But assuming Poles addresses those needs (be it in free agency and/or the NFL draft), he could certainly look to add a playmaker like Barkley to the roster. He’s certainly got the money to do it.

David Montgomery is set to hit free agency this offseason, but the Bears do have Khalil Herbert, who’s been an explosive addition. Still, Herbert is no Barkley, who’s second in the league in rushing with 953 yards.

Right now, Fields doesn’t have a lot to work with in terms of talent at skill position players. The addition of Barkley could be a game-changer for this already explosive run game.

While the Giants will likely look to keep Barkley in New York, it’s a fun thought to consider.

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18 Eagles who could be free agents at the end of 2022 NFL season

We’re taking an early look at a list of Philadelphia Eagles players finishing the final year of their contracts in 2022

The Eagles are 8-1 and roaring towards back-to-back playoff berths, and yet, it’s never too soon for an early look at the key players who’ll be entering free agency.

Philadelphia has 18 guys who could hit the open market and a combined 4 ERFA and RFA’s who’ll be looking to return to the Eagles in some compacity.

Miles Sanders could be playing for his future with the team, while players like James Bradberry, Kyzir White, and Javon Hargrave will look for big paydays.

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