Free agency is just around the corner, and new Bears general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of needs to address on offense and defense as he builds a roster.
Wide receiver, offensive line, linebacker and defensive back remain Chicago’s biggest positions of concern, and there are plenty of intriguing options on the market. The good news is the Bears have roughly $26 million in salary cap space to work with — and that’s before making any other moves such as cutting some expensive veterans or restructuring contracts.
While Chicago is expected to lose some significant contributors, including Allen Robinson and Akiem Hicks, they’re very much in the thick of things when it comes to acquiring compensatory picks for those departures.
Here’s a look at nine Bears players who appear to be on their way out of Chicago in free agency:
