NFL Rumors: Bears free agency tracker
As the negotiating window opens in the NFL, the Bears will be able to speak with free agents starting at 11am CT on Monday, March 10th. We’ll keep you updated with Bears related moves from around the league.
The Bears have already made some moves this offseason to address key areas of the roster, but they still had $42.4 million in available cap space entering the week.
Monday, March 10 – 2:30 p.m. CT
The Bears signed defensive back Tarvarius Moore to a one-year contract extension, the team announced.
Monday, March 10 – 2:30 p.m. CT
After being released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday morning, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett quickly found a new home with the Chicago Bears. The 10-year veteran and the Bears are in agreement on a 3-year contract, sources confirmed to Marquee Sports Network’s Bears Insider Scott Bair.
Monday, March 10 – 1:46 p.m. CT
The Bears are signing DE Dayo Odeyingbo to a 3-year contract, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Odeyingbo recorded 3.0 sacks last season with the Indianapolis Colts and has 16.5 sacks over four seasons in the NFL.
Monday, March 10 – 1:42 p.m. CT
Former Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields inked a 2-year, $40 million deal – $30 million guaranteed – with the New York Jets, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Bears traded Fields last offseason to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Monday, March 10 – 12:56 p.m. CT
Center Coleman Shelton, who started every game for the Bears last season, is close to a deal with the L.A. Rams, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.
Monday, March 10 – 11:18 a.m. CT
UPDATE: A source confirmed a three-year pact between the Bears and center Drew Dalman. For more on the Dalman deal and the team’s offensive line overhaul, click here.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and The Athletic’s Diana Russini, the Bears and free agent center Drew Dalman have agreed on terms on a 3-year contract worth $42 million with $28 million guaranteed.
Dalman was the top center on the market and the Bears have now addressed the entire interior of their offensive line this offseason. In addition to Dalman, the team has also traded for a pair of veteran guards in Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.
Offensive line was arguably the most important need for the Bears this offseason and they have been aggressive in filling those holes.
Monday, March 10 – 9:48 a.m. CT
Hopes for a reunion between Khalil Mack and the Bears has officially been dashed. He’s agreed to a 1-year, $18-million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Bears are in the market for a pass rusher but will have to explore other options.
