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The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of training camp later this month, where second-year head coach Ben Johnson will look to prepare his team for the 2026 season. The roster has undergone some changes, including some key additions and departures, which will play a role.
Currently, the Bears have $8.29 million in available cap space, which is the sixth least in the NFL. They still have one unsigned rookie in third-round tight end Sam Roush, which will impact the number. While unlikely, Chicago could certainly make some additional moves this summer.
When looking at the salary cap, the bears have allocated slightly less to the offense ($132.735 million) compared to defense ($149.601 million). When you break it down, Chicago is spending among the most cap space at offensive line, cornerback and edge rusher.
Let's take a look at how the salary cap breaks down for the Bears in 2026, by position, according to Spotrac.
Total cap hit: $18.607 million
Total cap hit: $14.219 million
Total cap hit: $20.106 million
Total cap hit: $17.751 million
Total cap hit: $62.94 million
Total cap hit: $51.92 million
Total cap hit: $30.96 million
Total cap hit: $28.25 million
Total cap hit: $53.9 million
Total cap hit: $12.8 million
Total cap hit: $6.79 million
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Currently, the Bears have $8.29 million in available cap space, which is the sixth least in the NFL. They still have one unsigned rookie in third-round tight end Sam Roush, which will impact the number. While unlikely, Chicago could certainly make some additional moves this summer.
When looking at the salary cap, the bears have allocated slightly less to the offense ($132.735 million) compared to defense ($149.601 million). When you break it down, Chicago is spending among the most cap space at offensive line, cornerback and edge rusher.
Let's take a look at how the salary cap breaks down for the Bears in 2026, by position, according to Spotrac.
Quarterback
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Caleb Williams | $10.76 million | 3.18% |
| Tyson Bagent | $4.75 million | 1.40% |
| Case Keenum | $2.2 million | 0.65% |
| Miller Moss | $888,333 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $18.607 million
Running back
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| D'Andre Swift | $8.8 million | 2.60% |
| Roschon Johnson | $1.33 million | 0.40% |
| Salvon Ahmed | $1.075 million | 0.32% |
| Brittain Brown | $1.075 million | 0.32% |
| Kyle Monangai | $1.037 million | 0.31% |
| Coleman Bennett | $891,666 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $14.219 million
Wide receiver
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Rome Odunze | $6.19 million | 1.83% |
| Kalif Raymond | $3.47 million | 1.03% |
| Luther Burden III | $2.49 million | 0.74% |
| Zavion Thomas | $1.24 million | 0.37% |
| Scotty Miller | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| Maurice Alexander | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| Jahdae Walker | $1.01 million | 0.30% |
| Omari Kelly | $888,333 | 0.26% |
| Kaden Davis | $885,000 | 0.26% |
| Kyron Hudson | $885,000 | 0.26% |
| John Richardson | $885,000 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $20.106 million
Tight end
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Cole Kmet | $7.77 million | 2.30% |
| Colston Loveland | $6.05 million | 1.79% |
| Stephen Carlson | $1.14 million | 0.34% |
| Nikola Kalinic | % | 0.30% |
| Hayden Large | $887,500 | 0.26% |
| Qadir Ismail | $885,000 | 0.26% |
| Sam Roush | TBA | TBA |
Total cap hit: $17.751 million
Offensive line
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Joe Thuney | $21.5 million | 6.35% |
| Jonah Jackson | $12.75 million | 3.77% |
| Darnell Wright | $6.67 million | 1.97% |
| Garrett Bradbury | $4.7 million | 1.39% |
| Braxton Jones | $4.34 million | 1.28% |
| Ozzy Trapilo | $1.75 million | 0.52% |
| Kiran Amegadjie | $1.61 million | 0.48% |
| Logan Jones | $1.53 million | 0.45% |
| Jordan McFadden | $1.25 million | 0.37% |
| Jedrick Wills | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| Luke Newman | $1.06 million | 0.31% |
| Theo Benedet | $1.005 million | 0.30% |
| Kyle Hergel | $1.005 million | 0.30% |
| Caden Barnett | $895,000 | 0.26% |
| Mason Murphy | $891,666 | 0.26% |
| Jaren Kump | $890,000 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $62.94 million
Edge rusher
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Montez Sweat | $25.08 million | 7.41% |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | $20.5 million | 6.06% |
| Daniel Hardy | $2.13 million | 0.63% |
| Austin Booker | $1.16 million | 0.34% |
| Jonathan Garvin | $1.14 million | 0.34% |
| Jamree Kromah | $1.005 million | 0.30% |
| Jeremiah Martin | $885,000 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $51.92 million
Defensive tackle
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Grady Jarrett | $18.92 million | 5.59% |
| Neville Gallimore | $4 million | 1.18% |
| Gervon Dexter | $2.13 million | 0.63% |
| Shemar Turner | $1.64 million | 0.48% |
| Kentavius Street | $1.25 million | 0.37% |
| James Lynch | $1.17 million | 0.35% |
| Jordan van den Berg | $942,902 | 0.28% |
| Jayden Loving | $891,666 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $30.96 million
Linebacker
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| T.J. Edwards | $10.83 million | 3.20% |
| Devin Bush | $5.66 million | 1.67% |
| D'Marco Jackson | $3.04 million | 0.90% |
| Noah Sewell | $1.22 million | 0.36% |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | $1.22 million | 0.36% |
| Rony Fields | $1.14 million | 0.34% |
| Jon Rhattigan | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| Jack Sanborn | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| Nephi Sewell | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| Keyshaun Elliott | $1.001 million | 0.30% |
| Wayne Matthews | $885,000 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $28.25 million
Cornerback
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Jaylon Johnson | $24.5 million | 7.24% |
| Kyler Gordon | $12.91 million | 3.81% |
| Tyrique Stevenson | $4.09 million | 1.21% |
| Josh Blackwell | $2.6 million | 0.77% |
| Cam Lewis | $2.25 million | 0.66% |
| Terell Smith | $1.21 million | 0.36% |
| Jaylon Jones | $1.17 million | 0.35% |
| Malik Muhammad | $1.16 million | 0.34% |
| Anthony Johnson Jr. | $1.14 million | 0.34% |
| Dallis Flowers | $1.07 million | 0.32% |
| KC Eziomume | $888,000 | 0.26% |
| Dontae Manning | $885,000 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $53.9 million
Safety
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Coby Bryant | $5.96 million | 1.76% |
| Dillon Thieneman | $3.54 million | 1.05% |
| Elijah Hicks | $1.4 million | 0.41% |
| Gervarrius Owens | $1.005 million | 0.30% |
| Skyler Thomas | $891,666 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $12.8 million
Special teams
| PLAYER | CAP DOLLARS | % OF CAP |
| Cairo Santos | $3.76 million | 1.11% |
| Tory Taylor | $1.26 million | 0.37% |
| Luke Elkin | $888,333 | 0.26% |
| Beau Gardner | $885,000 | 0.26% |
Total cap hit: $6.79 million
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