Bears create about $17M in cap space with restructures

Over the Cap now lists Chicago with $4.83M free

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

The Bears have restructured the contracts of G Joe Thuney, DE Dayo Odeyingbo and LB TJ Edwards, creating ~$17M in 2026 s Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: Chicago reworked contracts for guard Joe Thuney and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo. The cap relief applies to the 2026 league year.

Why it matters: The accounting changes lower current charges by moving money into later cap years. Thuney and Odeyingbo are under contract through 2027, increasing Chicago's future cap commitments.

What to watch: Watch whether Chicago uses the room in its search for pass-rush help or reserves it for in-season costs.

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@FieldYates 2026-09-06T22:20:00.724259+00:00

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