Bears Restructure Contracts to Create Cap Space

The Chicago Bears have restructured contracts for several players, including Joe Thuney, Dayo Odeyingbo, and T.J. Edwards, to create additional cap space ahead of the 2026 season.

This restructuring is expected to free up around $17 million in cap space. All three players are under contract through the 2027 season, and their cap figures will increase as a result of these changes.

While the Bears were among the teams with the least cap space prior to these adjustments, it remains unclear if they have specific plans for the newly available funds or if they are simply preparing for potential needs during the season.