The Chicago Bears have wrapped their 2021 season, which means the focus shifts to what’s shaping up to be a very important offseason.
After the salary cap decreased from $198.2 million in 2020 to $182.5 million in 2021 due to the COVID-19 impact, the cap is expected to rise to around $208.2 million in 2022.
Where things currently stand, the Bears are expected to have roughly $40 million in cap space, which is the 12th most in the NFL. But that’s also with just 37 players under contract for the 2022 season.
Here’s a look at the Bears players that are currently under contract for the 2022 season, ranked by cap hit: