Bears Restructure Contracts, Free Up Cap Space

0:00On April 24th, Chicago Bears just restructured contracts for tight end coal commit and ride guard Jonah Jackson, freeing of $10,300,000 in cap space. That smart money management heading into the season. They converted $13.5 million of Jackson's salary into a bonus. That drops his cap hit by $6.75 million this year down to $12.75 million. But it pushes his 2027 number up to $23.75 million. Jackson's a 29-year-old vet who started all 17 games last season. He locked down the right side next to second-team all-protackled Arno Wright, giving Chicago that solid-line presence fans crave. Meanwhile, KMET's restructure turns $7.65 million of salary into bonus money. His cap drops $3.825 million to $7.75 million now, though next year it climbs to $15.42 million. Both guys hit free agency after 2027, so expect extension talks if they keep

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