Bears Restructure, Trade for Draft Picks

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Chicago Bears turn heads in 2025 with an 11 and 6 record and their first playoff win in 15 years. Now heading into the 2026 off season, General Manager Ryan Poles faces tighter salary cap space, but still about $17 million. In functional room, after recent moves, they ranked 12th in cap space league wide, which is strong restructure potential of $69 million if needed. Earlier this week, the team freed up cash through center, Drew Dalman's shocking retirement at age 27, cuts of linebacker Tremaine Edmonds, and another defender, plus trading wide receiver DJ Moore to Buffalo for a second-round pick. They also added linebacker Pete Werner from New Orleans, and extended tight-in Cole Kemen and Wright Tackle Darnell Wright. Fans are buzzing about the bear's top knees, like center, defensive end, defensive tackle,

1:00left tackle, both safety spots, linebacker and wide. Receiver depth after those losses. The offense line took hits from injuries and retirement, while the defense needs more pass rush to push for a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Poles could restructure contracts for players like Cornerback Jalen Johnson and defensive end Montez Sweat to create breathing room. Key free agent targets include bringing back Khalil Mack on a one-year deal, signing center Conor McGovern and defensive tackle, John Franklin Myers, for the trenches, plus depth, like Corner Resul Douglas. In the draft, with picks like a first-round defensive tackle from Clemson and second rounders for safety and defensive end, the bears aim to build. Depth and contention, restructuring and smart trades positioned them as perennial contenders under the New League year next week. CNN is sponsored by our partner. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. For L.I. L.I.