Chicago Bears release $5 million veteran LB before free agency
The Chicago Bears have some work to do to clear cap space before free agency.
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Per Over the Cap, the Bears are in the red by over $5 million.
Chicago will have to work on restructuring contracts or trading playmakers like D.J. Moore as they sort out the books for the 2026 season. With the Bears making strides in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach, the team has a chance to make a Super Bowl run if they play their cards right.
On Thursday, the Bears revealed a release of veteran linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga.
The #Bears have released LB Amen Ogbongbemiga.
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) February 19, 2026
The Chicago Bears cut a $5 million LB
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Ogbongbemiga joined the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He came to Chicago in 2024, playing a critical role on special teams. He signed a two-year deal worth $5 million in 2025, with a cap hit set to be $2.5 million in 2026, per Spotrac.
Ogbongbemiga, 27, appeared in 25 games and started one during his time with the Bears. He recorded 30 tackles and one sack.
The veteran linebacker dealt with knee injuries and shoulder issues last year. Following the Bears’ 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 23, Ogbongbemiga said it was hard on him to miss time due to injury.
“I had a lot of injures that I’ve never dealt with before,” he said, via USA Today. “I’ve never really missed games in my career. I missed the whole spring, got knocked out early in the preseason, missed a whole bunch of games there, and that was hard on me.”
The Bears could look to add another young linebacker via the 2026 NFL Draft.
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