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Bears Release Edmunds, Trade Moore for $59M Cap Space

3/6/2026

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Bears Release Edmunds

The Chicago Bears released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, creating $15 million in cap space ahead of free agency.
The move followed a week of trade talks after permission granted on February 25, per GM Ryan Poles.
Edmunds signed a four-year, $72 million deal in 2023 and led the Bears with 112 tackles last season.
The Bears also traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, adding about $44 million in cap space.

Summary

Bears Cut Edmunds

The Chicago Bears released Tremaine Edmunds, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, with no guaranteed money, saving $15 million.
Edmunds, 28, spent five seasons with Buffalo Bills before signing a $72 million four-year deal with bears.
Edmunds has started 119 games, recorded over 900 tackles, and earned Pro Bowl selections in 2019 and 2020.
The Dallas Cowboys seek linebackers as they transition to a 3-4 scheme under coordinator Christian Parker.

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Historical Context

The NFL introduced a salary cap system in 2011, initially set at $120 million, to promote competitive balance among teams. This cap requires teams to spend at least 88.8% of it on player salaries. The Chicago Bears' recent release of Tremaine Edmunds, saving $15 million, illustrates ongoing financial strategies as teams adapt to maximize cap space and enhance competitiveness in the league.

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Bears Release Edmunds

The Chicago Bears released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, creating $15 million in cap space ahead of free agency.
The move followed a week of trade talks after permission granted on February 25, per GM Ryan Poles.
Edmunds signed a four-year, $72 million deal in 2023 and led the Bears with 112 tackles last season.
The Bears also traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, adding about $44 million in cap space.

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