Bears' list of 2026 NFL draft picks, free agents and cap space going into offseason

Dharya Sharma

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The Chicago Bears' magical 2025 season has come to an end.

Chicago fell to the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 20-17 at home in overtime in the divisional round, but this season is a massive step in the right direction for the Bears. Led by first-year head coach Ben Johnson, Chicago won 11 games and the NFC North in the regular season, and won a playoff game versus the Green Bay Packers.

With the offseason officially underway with the Bears, let's take a look at the resources Chicago will have to use this offseason.

Bears 2026 draft picks

  • Round 1
  • Round 2
  • Round 3
  • Round 4 (Via Rams)
  • Round 5
  • Round 7 (Via Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Round 7

Bears' draft picks via Tankathon.

Bears 2026 free agents

According to Spotrac, the Bears are slated to have 26 free agents.

  • S Kevin Byard
  • ED Joe Tryon
  • C Ryan Bates
  • DL Andrew Billings
  • DL Chris Williams
  • TE Durham Smythe
  • S Jonathan Owens
  • QB Case Keenum
  • S Jaquan Brisker
  • RB Travis Homer
  • WR Olamide Zaccheaus
  • CB Nick McCloud
  • S Jaylon Jones
  • LS Scott Daly
  • WR Devin Duvernay
  • CB Nahshon Wright
  • LB Noah Sewell (RFA)
  • ED Daniel Hardy (RFA)
  • G Jordan McFadden
  • LB D’Marco Jackson
  • T Braxton Jones
  • ED Dominique Robinson
  • CB Elijah Hicks
  • LT Theo Benedet

Bears 2026 cap space

According to Over the Cap, Chicago will have negative $4 million in cap space this offseason. However, general manager Ryan Poles can save money by making cuts and restructuring contracts.

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