Alyssa Barbieri
June 24, 2024 10:42 am CT
The Chicago Bears roster has undergone an overhaul over the past three offseasons under general manager Ryan Poles, which has featured the additions of some potential impact players for 2024.
But there are a good number of veterans who are slated to hit the free agent market following the 2024 season, including some key contributors in wide receiver Keenan Allen, guard Teven Jenkins, running back Khalil Herbert, linebacker Jack Sanborn and long snapper Patrick Scales.
Here’s a full list of the Bears players heading into the final year of their contract in 2024 (figures via Over The Cap):
WR Keenan Allen (UFA)
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JUNE 04: Keenan Allen #13 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 04, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $23.1 million
OL Teven Jenkins (UFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 10: Teven Jenkins #76 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on December 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $2.66 million
OL Coleman Shelton (UFA)
Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams center Coleman Shelton (65) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $3.5 million
LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (UFA)
Dec 23, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (57) celebrates after a fumble recovery against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $2.07 million
RB Travis Homer (UFA)
Aug 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (20) is tripped up by Tennessee Titans defensive back Eric Garror (33) in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710965 ORIG FILE ID: 20230812_sjb_qt0_036.JPG
2024 salary cap hit: $2.11 million
TE Marcedes Lewis (UFA)
Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis (84) makes a catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710554 ORIG FILE ID: 20231001_mcd_ad4_49.JPG
2024 salary cap hit: $2 million
FB Khari Blasingame (UFA)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 18: Khari Blasingame #35 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on August 18, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $1.6 million
RB Khalil Herbert (UFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Khalil Herbert of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992302 ORIG FILE ID: 1712030867
2024 salary cap hit: $1.08 million
LS Patrick Scales (UFA)
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Scales (48) spins a football on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710546 ORIG FILE ID: 20230924_szo_sm8_0299.JPG
2024 salary cap hit: $1.15 million
LB Jack Sanborn (RFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Jack Sanborn #57 of the Chicago Bears reacts against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $987,500
EDGE Jacob Martin (UFA)
Sep 30, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jacob Martin (59) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $1.15 million
WR DeAndre Carter (UFA)
Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeAndre Carter (3) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $1.06 million
OL Matt Pryor (UFA)
Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Matt Pryor (75) during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $1.03 million
DB Adrian Colbert (UFA)
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JUNE 15: Adrian Colbert #23 of the Chicago Bears warms up during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 15, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775989679 ORIG FILE ID: 1498749147
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
OL Aviante Collins (UFA)
Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Aviante Collins (74) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
DB Tarvarius Moore (UFA)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) completes a catch as Green Bay Packers safety Tarvarius Moore (30) defends in the second quarter during a Week 1 NFL preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals,Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
WR Dante Pettis (UFA)
Jan 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis (18) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
DL Byron Cowart (UFA)
Dec 6, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Byron Cowart (99) during pregame warmups before playing the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
TE Tommy Sweeney (UFA)
Sep 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) runs against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins (58) in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
QB Brett Rypien (UFA)
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JUNE 04: Brett Rypien #11 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 04, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
EDGE Khalid Kareem (UFA)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs with the ball while being tackled by Khalid Kareem #52 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
OL Jake Curhan (UFA)
Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Jake Curhan (74) blocks Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andre Carter II (55) during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $1.05 million
WR Collin Johnson (UFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 24: Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears embraces Collin Johnson #80 of the Chicago Bears after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field on December 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $1.05 million
WR Freddie Swain (RFA)
Oct 19, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Freddie Swain (16) is brought down by South Carolina Gameco*cks linebacker Ernest Jones (53) and South Carolina Gameco*cks defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $1.05 million
WR Nsimba Webster (RFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 12: Nsimba Webster #83 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992213 ORIG FILE ID: 1610210047
2024 salary cap hit: $1.05 million
DB Greg Stroman (UFA)
Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Greg Stroman Jr. (27) celebrates after stopping the Denver Broncos ballcarrier on third down in the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710554 ORIG FILE ID: 20231001_tdc_qt0_0087.JPG
2024 salary cap hit: $1.05 million
TE Stephen Carlson (UFA)
Jun 5, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Stephen Carlson (88) looks on during the team’s minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
DL Michael Dwumfour (ERFA)
Aug 25, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Michael Dwumfour (98) exits the field after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
DB Josh Blackwell (RFA)
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2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
P Corliss Waitman (ERFA)
Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots punter Corliss Waitman (15) kicks the ball during warmups before a game against the Houston Texans
at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $985,000
OL Larry Borom (UFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 31: Larry Borom #75 of the Chicago Bears moves to block against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on October 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 33-22. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $3.19 million
LB Micah Baskerville (ERFA)
Aug 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Darrynton Evans (37) runs for a touchdown against Chicago Bears linebacker Micah Baskerville (47) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710966 ORIG FILE ID: 20230318_cec_bm5_213.JPG
2024 salary cap hit: $915,000
EDGE Daniel Hardy (ERFA)
May 23, 2023, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams
linebacker Daniel Hardy (44) and defensive lineman Zach VanValenburg (51) participate in drills wearing Guardian caps during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $915,000
OL Bill Murray (ERFA)
Aug 1, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots guard Bill Murray (62) works on the tackle sled during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $915,000
OL Doug Kramer (RFA)
Chicago Bears center Doug Kramer (68) quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) celebrate a touchdown by Bagent during the first half of an NFL preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
2024 salary cap hit: $915,000
DB Jaylon Jones (RFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 04: Jaylon Jones #31 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the game at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
2024 salary cap hit: $985,834
OL Jerome Carvin (ERFA)
May 31, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears guard Jerome Carvin (63) runs during organized team activities at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $795,000
LS Cameron Lyons (ERFA)
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet and ball cap against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710546 ORIG FILE ID: 20230924_lbm_sm8_048.JPG
2024 salary cap hit: $795,000
DB Douglas Coleman III (ERFA)
Aug 25, 2020; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Douglas Coleman III (35) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
2024 salary cap hit: $795,000