While we’re still a couple of months away from the start of the Bears’ 2021 season, it’s not too early to think ahead to where their roster will stand next year. And GM Ryan Pace has some important decisions to make involving players whose contracts are up after this season.
The biggest storyline involves wide receiver Allen Robinson, who has certainly earned another contract with the Bears. Barring a contract extension ahead of July 15, Robinson will be playing out the 2021 season on the franchise tag. But many fans are hoping that somehow, Chicago can get a deal done.
There are three other Bears who are playing for their second NFL contract, all of whom have certainly earned to not only be in the conversation for an extension but have earned it.
Let’s take a look at those four Bears who should be next in line for a contract extension.