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After Super Bowl LX, Bears’ #1 Priority Is Crystal Clear
The 2026 Chicago Bears offseason is officially underway — and the pressure is on.
After an 11-6 season, NFC North title, and a playoff win under head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears now face their toughest challenge yet. Chicago has 27 pending free agents, is projected to be $5.3 million over the salary cap, and enters 2026 with the hardest strength of schedule in the NFL (.550).
In this episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down:
Which free agents must be re-signed (Kevin Byard? Jaquan Brisker? Nahshon Wright?)
The Bears’ current salary cap situation
A full look at the 2026 opponents…
The skinny
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