Chicago Bears could make stunning $10 million decision ahead of free agency
General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have some serious work to do in the coming days.
Before the new league year begins next month, Chicago must get cap compliant, but that is going to force some difficult decisions on Poles and head coach Ben Johnson, as the Bears are currently upwards of $5 million over the salary cap.
Before the Bears can begin shopping for free agents, Poles is going to need to either restructure the contracts of some veterans on the roster or move on from some high-priced players whose contracts would create spending flexibility by doing so.
Would Chicago Bears keep Cole Kmet rather than cut him for cap space?
After first-round rookie Colston Loveland emerged as a premier pass catcher in quarterback Caleb Williams’ supporting cast last season, veteran tight end Cole Kmet would appear expendable, especially given that releasing him would create $10 million in new cap space.
However, Alyssa Barbieri of USA TODAY Sports’ BearsWire makes a compelling argument for keeping Kmet.
“When the Bears drafted Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick last year,” Barbieri writes. “The idea of Cole Kmet being released at some point definitely drifted to mind, especially given his cap hit after a lucrative contract extension.
“Following Loveland’s breakout year as a rookie, you would think it would be a serious consideration. The Bears could save $10 million in cap space by parting ways with Kmet. But knowing Ben Johnson and his love of 12 personnel, it’s hard to imagine Kmet going anywhere in 2026 given his importance on offense.”
Last season, Kmet caught 30 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns, but in addition to Johnson’s heavy reliance on two-tight end sets that Barbieri points out, the 26-year-old is also a dominant and consistent run-blocker.
So, while it would make a lot of financial sense for the Bears to move on from Kmet, further increase Loveland’s role and sprinkle that $10 million in cap space elsewhere at other positions of need, Johnson’s scheme and Chicago’s dominance in the running game may be enough to persuade Poles to look for spending flexibility elsewhere.
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