The Chicago Bears are in the midst of a franchise-altering offseason, which will define the tenure of general manager Ryan Poles.
Free agency is just over a month away, which means Poles is busy doing his research on veterans and draft prospects with the draft just a couple months away.
The Bears are slated to have roughly $46.87 million in available cap space, per Over The Cap – before any trades, releases or restructures – and some roster holes to fill. With a good number of in-house free agents, Poles has some big decisions to make about retaining or moving on from some familiar faces.
We’re predicting whether these Bears unrestricted free agents will be back with the team or departing in free agency.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 27: Jaylon Johnson #33 of the Chicago Bears reacts after nearly intercepting a pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Poles made it clear Jaylon Johnson will be back with the Bears one way or another in 2024 — whether that means a long-term contract extension (which is ideal) or using the franchise tag.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 17: Darnell Mooney #11 of the Chicago Bears reacts after failing to haul in a Hail Mary pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Darnell Mooney had a solid start to his career, but these past couple of years have been underwhelming. Mooney is in need of a change of scenery following a disappointing 2023 campaign where he was a non-factor on offense.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 26: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to a preseason game against the Buffalo Billsat Soldier Field on August 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992239 ORIG FILE ID: 1640435932
Yannick Ngakoue was signed to a one-year deal to bolster the league’s worst pass rush, but he didn’t have a significant impact with the Bears. With Montez Sweat coming off a Pro Bowl campaign, Chicago will look to pair him with a younger, cheaper option.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 15: Justin Jones #93 of the Chicago Bears takes the field against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier…
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