# Chicago Bears quietly cleared salary cap space in risky contract restructures right before NFL Draft

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Podcast: [Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bears-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-bears-500821)
Published: 2026-04-26T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Right before the NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears quietly restructured two contracts to clear salary cap room to sign their rookie draft class.

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