The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of training camp later this month, where second-year head coach Ben Johnson will look to prepare his team for the 2026 season. The roster has undergone some changes, including some key additions and departures, which will play a role.
Currently, the Bears have $8.29 million in available cap space, which is the sixth least in the NFL. They still have one unsigned rookie in third-round tight end Sam Roush, which will impact the number. While unlikely, Chicago could certainly make some additional moves this summer.
When looking at the salary cap, the bears have allocated slightly less to the offense ($132.735 million) compared to defense ($149.601 million). When you break it down, Chicago is spending among the most cap space at offensive line, cornerback and edge rusher.
Let’s take a look at how the salary cap breaks down for the Bears in 2026, by position, according to Spotrac.
Total cap hit: $18.607 million
Total cap hit: $14.219 million
Total cap hit: $20.106 million
Total cap hit: $17.751 million
Total cap hit: $62.94 million
Total cap hit: $51.92 million
Total cap hit: $30.96 million
Total cap hit: $28.25 million
Total cap hit: $53.9 million
Total cap hit: $12.8 million
Total cap hit: $6.79 million
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This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ 2026 salary cap by position
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