Summary
The Chicago Bears are planning to trade Tremaine Edmunds, a key defender, in the offseason. Edmunds, who played well for the Bears during the 2025 season, is set to leave, which could open up significant salary cap space for the team.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Bears won the NFC North title in 2025.
- The Bears ended their playoff run with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Tremaine Edmunds, a linebacker, was given permission to seek a trade.
- Edmunds is under contract for 2026 with a salary of $15 million.
- A trade or release of Edmunds could free up $15 million in cap space for the Bears.
- Edmunds suffered a groin injury in 2025 but led the team in tackles when healthy.
- Chicago may have a new group of players, with 23 players potentially leaving as free agents.
