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Bears have more money to spend in free agency, but then again so does everybody else
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NFL projects salary cap to rise as much as $26 million in 2025 - Chicago Tribune - The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year.
Bears will have sixth-most salary-cap space as NFL’s new cap projection higher than expected - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears now will have at least $67 million in salary-cap space when free agency opens next month.
Bears raise season-ticket prices an average of 10% - Chicago Sun-Times - Team president Kevin Warren mentioned “market dynamics, industry trends and a strong home schedule” as factors leading to the increase.
Bears QBs Caleb Williams, Jim McMahon featured in Topps ad - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams is working on signing cards for Topps Chrome trading cards. But his autograph has to meet McMahon’s approval.
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Aaron Rodgers to the Rams would make sense for Rodgers, but not the Rams - NBC Sports - Between Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers, the Rams’ choice seems clear.
POLISH SAUSAGE
NFL fears criticism will reduce supply of future officials - NBC Sports - The NFL fined a couple of Texans players for things said after the team's playoff loss to the Chiefs.
NFL salary cap increases substantially for 2nd consecutive year - ESPN - The NFL informed its teams that the salary cap for 2025 would be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million, with the final figure to be determined following further negotiations with the NFLPA.
NFL projects 2025 salary cap to rise to at least $277.5 million - The Athletic - The league is projecting an increase of $22.1 to $26.1 million from the 2024 salary cap of $255.4 million.
NFL 50 under 40: Young coaches ascending, along with other league difference-makers - The Athletic - From Sean McVay to Kevin O'Connell to Jason Kelce and Greg Olsen, this year's list has its stars and fast-risers around the NFL.
3 players the Bears should target with their extra salary cap space in free agency - SI - The 2025 NFL salary cap will be even higher than most expected. With nearly $70 million at their disposal, the Chicago Bears are well positioned to make some big moves this offseason.
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