As the Chicago Bears get ready to make their contract negotiations and sign players for the 2018 season, first they need to get their salary cap situated so that they know exactly what they have to spend. This means the tough roster decisions in terms of cuts and club options.
Today, the Chicago Bears cleared over $10 million in cap space with the releasing of Jerrell Freeman, and the decision to decline a player option for Josh Sitton.
The #Bears have now cleared north of $10M in 2018 cap space by releasing LB Jerrell Freeman & OG Josh Sitton; hold a projected $51M heading toward free agency.