Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has continued retooling the roster in his third offseason, which included the additions of some impact veterans in free agency and the NFL draft.
Currently, the Bears have $21.67 million in available cap space, which is the 14th most in the NFL. They still have two unsigned rookies in quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze, which will impact that number. But Chicago could certainly make some additional moves this summer, including at edge rusher.
The Bears have allocated roughly the same amount to the offense ($123.08 million) compared to defense ($123.76 million). When you break it down, Chicago is spending among the most cap space at defensive line, wide receiver and secondary.
Let’s take a look at how the salary cap breaks down for the Bears in 2024, by position, according to Spotrac.
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JUNE 04: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 04, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Brett Rypien | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Tyson Bagent | $923,333 | 0.34% |
| Austin Reed | $796,666 | 0.30% |
| Caleb Williams | TBD | TBD |
Total cap hit: $2.7 million
Note: Caleb Williams hasn’t signed his rookie contract yet. He’s projected to sign a four-year deal worth around $38.5 million, according to Spotrac.
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JUNE 04: D’Andre Swift #4 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 04, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| D’Andre Swift | $5.8M | 2.16% |
| Travis Homer | $2.11M | 0.78% |
| Roschon Johnson | $1.1M | 0.41% |
| Khalil Herbert | $1.08M | 0.40% |
| Ian Wheeler | $797,500 | 0.30% |
Total cap hit: $10.93 million
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JUNE 04: Keenan Allen #13 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 04, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Keenan Allen | $23.1M | 8.56% |
| DJ Moore | $16.05M | 5.94% |
| Velus Jones | $1.47M | 0.55% |
| Tyler Scott | $1.08M | 0.40% |
| Deandre Carter | $1.06M | 0.39% |
| Collin Johnson | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Freddie Swain | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Nsimba Webster | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Dante Pettis | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Peter LeBlanc | $795,833 | 0.29% |
| John Jackson | $795,000 | 0.29% |
| Rome Odunze | TBD | TBD |
Total cap hit: $48.5 million
Note: Rome Odunze hasn’t signed his rookie contract yet. He’s projected to sign a four-year deal worth around $22.7 million, according to Spotrac.
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) catches a touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Cole Kmet | $11.6M | 4.30% |
| Gerald Everett | $5.46M | 2.02% |
| Marcedes Lewis | $2M | 0.74% |
| Tommy Sweeney | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Stephen Carlson | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Brenden Bates | $798,333 | 0.30% |
Total cap hit: $21.82 million
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Nate Davis (64) blocks against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Nate Davis | $11.35M | 4.20% |
| Darnell Wright | $4.76M | 1.76% |
| Ryan Bates | $4M | 1.48% |
| Coleman Shelton | $3.5M | 1.30% |
| Larry Borom | $3.19M | 1.18% |
| Teven Jenkins | $2.66M | 0.99% |
| Kiran Amegadjie | $1.07M | 0.40% |
| Braxton Jones | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Jake Curhan | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Matt Pryor | $1.03M | 0.38% |
| Ja’Tyre Carter | $1.01M | 0.37% |
| Aviante Collins | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Doug Kramer | $915,000 | 0.34% |
| Bill Murray | $915,000 | 0.34% |
| Theo Benedet | $801,666 | 0.30% |
| Jerome Carvin | $795,000 | 0.29% |
Total cap hit: $39.13 million
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 10: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the second half in the game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on December 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Montez Sweat | $25.08M | 9.29% |
| DeMarcus Walker | $8.66M | 3.21% |
| Andrew Billings | $3.5M | 1.30% |
| Gervon Dexter | $1.52M | 0.57% |
| Zacch Pickens | $1.3M | 0.49% |
| Dominique Robinson | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Byron Cowart | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Khalid Kareem | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Michael Dwumfour | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Daniel Hardy | $915,000 | 0.34% |
| Austin Booker | $915,000 | 0.33% |
| Jamree Kromah | $805,000 | 0.30% |
| Keith Randolph Jr. | $801,666 | 0.30% |
| Dashaun Mallory | $795,000 | 0.29% |
Total cap hit: $48.29 million
Nov 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Tremaine Edmunds | $22.43M | 8.31% |
| T.J. Edwards | $7.5M | 2.78% |
| Amen Ogbongbemiga | $2.07M | 0.77% |
| Jake Martin | $1.15M | 0.43% |
| Noah Sewell | $996,237 | 0.37% |
| Jack Sanborn | $987,500 | 0.37% |
| Micah Baskerville | $915,000 | 0.34% |
| Carl Jones Jr. | $801,666 | 0.30% |
Total cap hit: $36.86 million
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 15: Jaylon Johnson #33 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Jaylon Johnson | $13M | 4.81% |
| Kevin Byard | $6.47M | 2.40% |
| Kyler Gordon | $2.36M | 0.88% |
| Jonathan Owens | $2.22M | 0.82% |
| Jaquan Brisker | $2M | 0.74% |
| Tyrique Stevenson | $1.46M | 0.54% |
| Greg Stroman | $1.05M | 0.39% |
| Elijah Hicks | $1M | 0.37% |
| Jaylon Jones | $985,834 | 0.37% |
| Adrian Colbert | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Tarvarius Moore | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Josh Blackwell | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Terell Smith | $983,971 | 0.36% |
| Quindell Johnson | $915,000 | 0.34% |
| Reddy Steward | $799,166 | 0.30% |
| Douglas Coleman | $795,000 | 0.29% |
| Leon Jones | $795,000 | 0.29% |
| Paul Moala | $795,000 | 0.29% |
Total cap hit: $38.61 million
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Cairo Santos | $4.26M | 1.58% |
| Patrick Scales | $1.15M | 0.43% |
| Corliss Waitman | $985,000 | 0.36% |
| Tory Taylor | $981,975 | 0.36% |
| Cameron Lyons | $795,000 | 0.29% |
Total cap hit: $8.17 million
