Bears Release First Cap Casualty… And It’s Just The Beginning | Maxx Crosby Dreams vs. Cap Reality 😳
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Bears Release First Cap Casualty… And It’s Just The Beginning | Maxx Crosby Dreams vs. Cap Reality 😳

24:39 Feb 20, 2026
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The Chicago Bears have officially made their first salary cap casualty of the 2026 offseason.Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga has been released, freeing up $2.07 million in cap space. It’s a small move — but it signals something bigger. Ryan Poles has officially started trimming the roster.Meanwhile:• An NFL insider says a move to Northwest Indiana feels like an “inevitability” • The Bears may not be in position for a Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson bidding war • Jeff King has been promoted to assistant GM • Chicago is still projected to be over the salary cap • Caleb Williams’ eventual extension looms largeThis may not be a flashy offseason. It may be a calculated one.Are Bears fans ready for discipline over splash?🐻⬇️ #ChicagoBears #BearDown #BearsNews #RyanPoles #NFLFreeAgencyPodcast 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
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