"The issue was that the Chicago Bears signed Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million deal in 2023, but for the 2026 season he carried a cap hit of over $17 million. That's apparently a huge number for the Bears on off-ball linebackers. The cap flexibility was needed more than the player, so they cut him. This means a 27-year-old starting linebacker with elite production is suddenly available."
"In his eight-year career, Tremaine Edmunds has started 119 of a possible 132 games. During that time, he has 900+ tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 14 interceptions, 53 passes defended, and 8.5 sacks. He has also had 100+ total tackles every season of his career. Last season alone, he accounted for 112 total tackles and four interceptions."
"He's built the way modern defenses want a linebacker standing at 6'4" to 6'5" and weighing 250+ pounds, with long arms and sideline-to-sideline range. Because of his size and athleticism, he has been one of the most productive linebackers in football."
The Chicago Bears released Tremaine Edmunds despite his elite production, driven purely by salary cap management rather than performance concerns. At 27 years old, Edmunds remains one of the NFL's best linebackers with 900+ career tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 14 interceptions, and 53 passes defended across eight seasons. He has started 119 of 132 possible games and recorded 100+ tackles every season. His physical profile—standing 6'4" to 6'5" and weighing 250+ pounds with long arms—perfectly fits modern defensive schemes. The Dallas Cowboys should pursue Edmunds to address their struggling defense, as elite linebackers rarely become available on the open market.
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