Bears dead money
The Chicago Bears have about $25.3M in dead money in 2026, 22nd most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $25.3M
- Rank in the NFL
- 22nd most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 8.4%
Who the Bears are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| D.J. Moore | $12.0M |
| Drew Dalman | $4.0M |
| Tremaine Edmunds | $2.4M |
| Xavier Woods | $717K |
| Jaylon Jones | $708K |
The five biggest dead-money charges are PlainStats' latest team figures as of 2026-10-22 and can change as contracts are re-sourced.
Quick answers
How much dead money do the Bears have?
The Chicago Bears have about $25.3M in dead money in 2026, 22nd most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
What is dead money in the NFL?
Dead money is cap space used by players a team cut or traded. It is mostly bonus money that had not been counted yet when the player left.
Why do the Bears have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Bears still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.