"The Bears converted $13.5 million of Jackson's salary into a bonus, reducing his cap number by $6.75 million to $12.75 million. His cap number in 2027 now jumps to $23.75 million."
"Kmet had $7.65 million of salary converted to a bonus, reducing his cap number by $3.825 million to $7.775 million for the year. His cap number next season is now $15.425 million."
"Fitzgerald opines that Chicago's starting right guard will likely be extended if he plays well in 2026. A contract extension would help maintain cap stability."
The Chicago Bears improved their salary cap situation by restructuring contracts for tight end Cole Kmet and right guard Jonah Jackson, creating $10.375 million in cap space. This move elevated the Bears from the least cap space in the league to the sixth-lowest, allowing them to accommodate their projected draft class. Jackson's salary was converted into a bonus, significantly reducing his cap number, while Kmet's restructuring also lowered his cap hit. Future contract extensions for Jackson may be considered based on his performance.
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