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Alyssa Barbieri

Breaking down Bears’ contract statuses at every position for 2023

The Chicago Bears are in the midst of a potential franchise-altering offseason, where they control both free agency and the 2023 NFL draft, where they have the No. 1 pick.

Second-year general manager Ryan Poles will have plenty of work to do with this roster with an estimated $98.6 million in available cap space, which leads the league by a wide margin. That includes potential contract extensions along with new free agent acquisitions.

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With the offseason in full swing, we decided to take a look at the current contract status at every position.

For note: Those listed that still have time left on their contracts could be released or traded during the offseason, and some could sign extensions.

This list also includes players entering free agency.

Here’s a key:

  • UFA – Unrestricted free agent
  • RFA – Restricted free agent
  • ERFA – Exclusive Rights Free Agent
  • Ages are as of Sept. 1, 2023

*Cap numbers courtesy of Spotrac

Quarterback

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Years left Age 2023 Cap Hit
Justin Fields 2 24 $5.15M
Trevor Siemian 1 31 $2.5M
Nathan Peterman UFA 29 n/a
Tim Boyle UFA 28 n/a

Total cap hit: $7.6 million

Running back

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
David Montgomery UFA 26 n/a
Khalil Herbert 2 25 $972,677
Trestan Ebner 3 24 $911,484
Darrynton Evans UFA 25 n/a

Total cap hit: $1.88 million

Wide receiver

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Darnell Mooney 1 26 $3.06M
Chase Claypool 1 26 $2.99M
Equanimeous St. Brown 1 27 $1.17M
Velus Jones Jr. 3 26 $1.23M
Byron Pringle UFA 29 n/a
Dante Pettis UFA 26 n/a
N’Keal Harry UFA 25 n/a
Nsimba Webster 1 27 $1.01M
Daurice Fountain 1 27 $1.01M
Joe Reed 1 25 $870,000

Total cap hit: $11.34 million

Tight end

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Cole Kmet 1 25 $3.76M
Ryan Griffin UFA 34 n/a
Trevon Wesco UFA 27 n/a
Jake Tonges 1 24 $870,000
Chase Allen 2 26 $750,000

Total cap hit: $5.38 million

Offensive line

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Cody Whitehair 2 31 $14.1M
Teven Jenkins 2 25 $2.29M
Braxton Jones 3 24 $944,888
Lucas Patrick 1 30 $5.38M
Riley Reiff UFA 34 n/a
Larry Borom 2 24 $1.02M
Sam Mustipher RFA 27 n/a
Michael Schofield UFA 32 n/a
Alex Leatherwood 2 24 $1.97M
Ja’Tyre Carter 3 24 $897,328
Doug Kramer 3 25 $789,452
Dieter Eiselen ERFA 27 n/a
Kellen Diesch 2 26 $750,000
Dakota Dozier UFA 32 n/a

Total cap hit: $28.14 million

Defensive line

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Justin Jones 1 27 $7.4M
Al-Quadin Muhamamad 1 28 $4.46M
Trevis Gipson 1 26 $2.82M
Armon Watts UFA 27 n/a
Dominique Robinson 3 25 $938,289
Mike Pennel UFA 32 n/a
Angelo Blackson UFA 30 n/a
Andrew Brown UFA 27 n/a
Jalyn Holmes 1 27 $1.08M
Gerri Green 1 27 $750,000
Donovan Jeter 2 24 $750,000

Total cap hit: $18.2 million

Linebacker

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Nicholas Morrow UFA 28 n/a
Jack Sanborn 2 23 $872,500
Matt Adams UFA 27 n/a
Joe Thomas UFA 32 n/a
Sterling Weatherford 2 24 $870,000
DeMarquis Gates ERFA 27 n/a
Elijah Lee UFA 27 n/a
Terrell Lewis 1 25 $1.01M
Kuony Deng 2 25 $750,000

Total cap hit: $3.5 million

Cornerback

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Jaylon Johnson 1 24 $3.56M
Kyler Gordon 3 23 $1.97M
Kindle Vildor 1 25 $2.82M
Jaylon Jones 2 25 $870,833
Josh Blackwell ERFA 24 n/a
Greg Stroman 1 27 $940,000
Harrison Hand 1 24 $1.01M
Breon Borders RFA 28 n/a
Michael Ojemudia 1 25 $1.21M

Total cap hit: $12.38 million

Safety

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Eddie Jackson 2 29 $17.09M
Jaquan Brisker 3 24 $1.67M
DeAndre Houston-Carson UFA 30 n/a
Elijah Hicks 3 23 $889,252
Dane Cruikshank UFA 28 n/a
A.J. Thomas 1 23 $870,000
Adrian Colbert 1 29 $940,000

Total cap hit: $21.46 million

Specialists

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Years left Age 2023 Cap hit
Cairo Santos 1 31 $4.5M
Trenton Gill 3 24 $889,252
Patrick Scales UFA 35 N/A

Total cap hit: $5.39 million

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