CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have released veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a move that clears significant salary-cap space as the franchise prepares for the upcoming NFL league year and free agency.
It's been a tough week at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears after having to say goodbye to three young and promising starters ahead of the start of free agency next week.
The Chicago Bears are releasing former Pro Bowl LB Tremaine Edmunds, according to Adam Schefter. Edmunds was granted permission to seek a trade last week and was shopped by Chicago but nothing ever came to fruition.
Although a report indicated Tremaine Edmunds was drawing trade interest, the Bears will not end up unloading this contract as they will D.J. Moore‘s. Chicago will release Edmunds, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
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The Chicago Bears made one of the most consequential moves of the 2026 offseason when they traded wide receiver D. J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Most of the immediate reaction focused on how the deal could elevate the roles of young receivers such as Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III.
The Chicago Bears changed the direction of their offseason when they traded wide receiver D. J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Beyond the draft compensation, the move reshaped Chicago’s 2026 free agency outlook.
Following the shocking trade of DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, there is so much speculation on what the Chicago Bears could be doing next. After saving over 15 million in cap space by trading Moore, could a potential trade for Raiders star Maxx Crosby actually be happening?
Despite the Chicago Bears defense struggling badly on the pass rush side, the secondary was able to dominate in the takeaway game, leading the NFL in takeaways.
IAs the days go by, the Maxx Crosby rumors continue to heat up. The NFL is set to begin the new league year next Wednesday and so far, there hasn’t been a lot of movement on the Raiders’ front in terms of a deal for Crosby.
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This is not meant to be overly critical of Moore, who has been a good player in the NFL and very likely still has something to offer. The issue is more about value.
Former Chicago Bears head coach and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will now have his third job in three years. After being fired by the Cowboys, Eberflus is joining the San Francisco 49ers as an assistant head coach of defense, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
While not unexpected, the Bears' trading of DJ Moore to regain cap space does cause a problem. It also presents GM Ryan Poles with plenty of opportunities both on draft day or even before then.
The Buffalo Bills have acquired wide receiver DJ Moore in a high-profile trade with the Chicago Bears. Over the last three seasons, Moore was a dependable target in Chicago’s offense.
The 2026 NFL offseason is shaping up to be a busy one, and the Chicago Bears are already at the front and center of it. The team already made arguably the biggest trade thus far when they sent DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second-round draft pick.
The Chicago Bears face a defining offseason, and national sports analysts are heavily weighing in on their next strategic moves. As the front office navigates free agency, broadcaster Colin Cowherd recently made a compelling case for the Bears to aggressively pursue a blockbuster trade for Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby.
The NFL free agency window is getting closer and closer and the Chicago Bears are set to be an exciting team to watch when the madness begins. Before it gets to that point, the Bears have to first weigh the pros and cons of re-signing the players set to become free agents.