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Bears 2025 salary cap: Biggest cap hits after 1st wave of free agency

The Chicago Bears are through the first wave of free agency, where they addressed some pressing needs on the roster. While general manager Ryan Poles still has work to do, he made some big moves to shore up the trenches in free agency.

Where things currently stand after the first wave of free agency, the Bears have roughly $16.04 million in cap space in 2025, which is the fifth-lowest in the NFL.

But that comes after the Bears made some splashes during the first week of free agency, including trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, as well as signing center Drew Dalman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo.

Here's a look at the 10 biggest cap hits on the books for the Bears in 2025 following the first wave of free agency, which includes their three new offensive linemen.

All salary cap numbers courtesy of Over the Cap.

1. DE Montez Sweat

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after forcing a fumble by Matthew Stafford (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2025 salary cap hit: $25.08 million

2. WR DJ Moore

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 05, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

2025 salary cap hit: $24.9 million

3. CB Jaylon Johnson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 05, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

2025 salary cap hit: $21 million

4. LB Tremaine Edmunds

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts during the third quarter as Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) looks on at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

2025 salary cap hit: $17.43 million

5. OL Joe Thuney

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

2025 salary cap hit: $16 million

6. OL Drew Dalman

Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman (67) stands on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

2025 salary cap hit: $13.64 million

7. TE Cole Kmet

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 27: Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

2025 salary cap hit: $11.6 million

8. OL Jonah Jackson

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Jonah Jackson (72) against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

2025 salary cap hit: $11.83 million

9. RB D'Andre Swift

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 10: D'Andre Swift #4 of the Chicago Bears carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

2025 salary cap hit: $9.33 million

10. QB Caleb Williams

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 05, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

2025 salary cap hit: $8.97 million

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears 2025 salary cap: Biggest cap hits after 1st wave of free agency

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