Bears predicted to release key starter to save $7.4 million in cap space
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles may be about to go on a mission to create cap space.
Even after the NFL announced that the salary cap would be rising for the 2026 season, Chicago currently sits as much as $11 million over the cap before free agency and the new league year begins, which could force Poles into some difficult decisions just to get under the cap.
D’Andre Swift predicted to be Chicago Bears’ biggest cap casualty
One way that Poles and the Bears can make some significant headway towards getting cap compliant is by moving on from veteran running back D’Andre Swift.
Over at Pro Football Focus, NFL analyst Thomas Valentine put together a list of the most likely player to be released by each team, predicting that the Bears move off Swift in the days ahead.
“D’Andre Swift had the best season of his career in 2025,” Valentine points out for PFF. “The former Eagles and Lions running back rushed for a career-high 1,217 yards and 10 touchdowns this past season, earning a career-best 83.0 PFF grade that placed ninth among running backs. Despite that, he could still be a cut candidate.
“Swift is set to make $7.5 million in 2026, the final year of his contract, but the Bears could save $7.4 million by moving on from him. Chicago’s offensive line is one of the best in the NFL, and it can drop a cheaper option in behind that bunch. Swift would likely get interest on the open market after a strong campaign.”
Given the dire cap straits that the Bears find themselves in, combined with seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai far surpassing his draft-slotting with a stellar rookie season could make a Swift return to Chicago a longshot.
Still, removing one of the most explosive weapons from quarterback Caleb Williams’ arsenal could be too detrimental a pill for Poles and the Bears to swallow, which could lead to an attempt to restructure Swift’s deal to move money around rather than moving on completely.
Either way, Swift’s future is one of the top storylines to watch for the Bears in advance of the offseason beginning in earnest.
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Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/d-andre-swift-chicago-bears-top-cap-casualty-prediction/
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