Bears GM Poles Boosts Cap Space, Prioritizes Safety & Linebacker

0:00With the NFL today, March 8th, Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles made several key moves this week to boost salary cap flexibility before free agency kicks off. The negotiating period starts at 11 a.m. Monday, with official deals possible at 3 p.m. Wednesday, these steps give the team about $27 million in cap space to work with right away. Poles traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, saving $16,500,000. Center drew Dawman's retirement freed up at least 10 million more. The Bears also released linebacker Tremaine Edmonds for 15 million in relief and acquired veteran center-guared Bradbury from the New England, Patriots. After years of big free agent spending on players like Edmonds and others, the Bears now face clear needs across the roster. Fans and analysts see this as a smart reset, especially with injuries and free agents leaving gaps at key spots. Safety stands out as a top priority, with all pro-Kevin Byard and the rest of the

1:01group hitting free agency. Bard led the league with seven interceptions last year. The defensive line needs pass rush help too, ranking low in pressure rate, while linebacker depth took a hit post, Edmonds. Poles plans a balanced attack, mixing veteran signings with draft picks to build sustainably. Expect action as safety in linebacker first, avoiding huge deals on elite edge rushers. This sets up an active week for the Bears. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.