It was always common knowledge that the Chicago Bears would be making some difficult decisions regarding the salary cap. They’re $10 million in the red and will need to do some serious work to regain some flexibility. One of their options is to unload some of their larger contracts. Almost from the start, everybody pointed to linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. The Bears gain $15 million by moving him out. The only question was if they’d pull the trigger, already having questions at linebacker.
We got the answer to that question when Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune revealed on Twitter that the team has granted Edmunds and his agent permission to seek a trade elsewhere. This is typically what happens when two parties are preparing for a divorce. If the player can find a trade destination, the team will oblige by working out a deal. If nothing materializes, then it’s likely Edmunds will be cut before the start of the new league year on March 11th. While not a surprise, it is an important development.
The #Bears have granted permission for LB Tremaine Edmunds to seek a trade, according to a league source. He's under contract for the '26 season at $15M. Still young and was Pro Bowl-caliber player thru first 10 games before minor injury. Finished year healthy. Led D in tackles.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) February 25, 2026