Who’s next in line for a contract extension with Bears?

Safety Eddie Jackson’s four-year extension was the first of several moves Bears GM Ryan Pace is expected to make in-house this offseason.

3. DT Nick Williams

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Bears defensive tackle Nick Williams had an impressive season, and he’s definitely earned a contract extension with the team. The only question is, for a Bears team that will be tight on cap space, can they afford him?

Williams had a breakout season in his seventh season, where he stepped up when his team needed him as they dealt with injuries on the defensive line with Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols. Williams finished the 2019 season with 42 total tackles, including five for loss, as well as six sacks.

He’s certainly done enough to turn heads in free agency. But while Williams insisted he’d like to remain in Chicago, it’s a matter of if the Bears can ink him at the right price, especially considering other needs and in-house extensions.

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