About this episode
The 2026 Chicago Bears offseason is officially underway — and the pressure is on.After an 11-6 season, NFC North title, and a playoff win under head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears now face their toughest challenge yet. Chicago has 27 pending free agents, is projected to be $5.3 million over the salary cap, and enters 2026 with the hardest strength of schedule in the NFL (.550).In this episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down:Which free agents must be re-signed (Kevin Byard? Jaquan Brisker? Nahshon Wright?)The Bears’ current salary cap situationA full look at the 2026 opponentsWhy Super Bowl LX made one need painfully obvious: PASS RUSHShould Ryan Poles pursue Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby, or draft an edge?The Bears are officially in contender territory. Now the margin for error is gone.Bear Down. 🐻⬇️Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: (773) 242-9336Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
