Chicago Bears' Defensive End Target and New Financial Situation

TLDRThe Chicago Bears find themselves in a new financial situation with a $255 million salary cap. They have $83 million in cap space and can make some major moves in free agency. One target they love at defensive end is Jonathan Greenard from the Houston Texans. Greenard had an impressive season with 12.5 sacks and a 22% pass rush win rate. He would be a perfect fit for the Bears' defense.

Key insights

🐻The Chicago Bears have $83 million in cap space after the NFL announced a $255 million salary cap.

💰The Bears can make some major moves in free agency with their new financial situation.

🔒Jonathan Greenard from the Houston Texans is a top target for the Bears at defensive end.

🔥Greenard had an impressive season with 12.5 sacks and a 22% pass rush win rate.

🐻⬇️The Bears need to improve their pass rush and Greenard would be a perfect fit.

Q&A

What is the Chicago Bears' salary cap situation?

The Bears have $83 million in cap space after the salary cap was announced to be $255 million.

Who is the Bears' target at defensive end?

The Bears are targeting Jonathan Greenard from the Houston Texans.

What were Greenard's stats last season?

Greenard had an impressive season with 12.5 sacks and a 22% pass rush win rate.

Why do the Bears need to improve their pass rush?

The Bears only had 30 sacks last season and their new defensive coordinator wants to build the best pass rush in the league.

How much cap space do the Bears have?

The Bears have $83 million in cap space.

Timestamped Summary

00:01The Chicago Bears find themselves in a new financial situation with a $255 million salary cap.

00:23The Bears have $83 million in cap space and can make some major moves in free agency.

01:22Jonathan Greenard from the Houston Texans is a top target for the Bears at defensive end.

02:31Greenard had an impressive season with 12.5 sacks and a 22% pass rush win rate.

02:49The Bears need to improve their pass rush and Greenard would be a perfect fit.

04:23The Bears have $83 million in cap space after the salary cap was announced to be $255 million.

04:42The Bears are targeting Jonathan Greenard from the Houston Texans.

06:08Greenard had an impressive season with 12.5 sacks and a 22% pass rush win rate.