The Bears added multiple starters in free agency a season ago and are primed to do the same in 2017. Two questions loom large, though. The first is what to do with much-maligned starter Jay Cutler, who is due a $16 million cap hit in 2017. The other is whether to bring back No. 1 receiver Alshon Jeffery to finally pair with Kevin White.
Salary cap room
Biggest needs
- Cornerback
- Tackle
- Interior defender
- Safety
Notable free agents
- Alshon Jeffery, WR, 78.7 overall grade in 2016
- Matt Barkley, QB, 73.