Bears Release Linebacker Edmunds, Gain Cap Space

0:00For the NFL, it's March 6, here's what's happening. The Chicago Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmonds after failing to find a trade partner last week. He was in the final year of his contract with just a $2,400,000 debt cap hit, making it easier for the team to move on. This decision frees up $15,000,000 in salary cap space for the Bears. It looks like a step towards signing a high-priced free agent to address key weaknesses. In three seasons with Chicago, Edmonds averaged 112 tackles per year. He also had nine interceptions, two forced fumbles, two recoveries, two sacks, and 11 tackles for loss. Now the Bears have no healthy starting linebackers under contract. Players like TJ Edwards and Noah Soule finish last season on injured reserve, while D. Markle Jackson heads to free agency. Meanwhile, the team faces big gaps at past Russia and center. This cap relief, combined with other moves, gives them fresh flexibility to rebuild.

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