# Bears restructure contracts of 3 players to create more 2026 cap space (Hour 3)

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Podcast: [Haugh & Payton Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mully-haugh-show-214597)
Published: 2026-09-04T15:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8640279_2026-09-04-143919
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Duration seconds: 2372

## Resource

In the third hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the club splitting a four-game series with the Brewers and to break down Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman's resurgence. After that, Haugh and Payton reacted to the breaking news that the Bears have restructured the contracts of three players to open up more salary cap space for 2026. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the show to set the scene for the sports weekend.

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