Bears Are the “Primary” Candidate to Sign the Estimated $36 Million RB Contract

Bears Are the “Primary” Candidate to Sign the Estimated $36 Million RB Contract

Following the franchise tag of Jaylon Johnson, the Chicago Bears have approximately $56.4 million in remaining salary space, which positions them to make a major splash in 2024 NFL free agency. And the standout running back for the Giants, Saquon Barkley, may be the center of attention for the media in New York if the smoke rising from their chimney indicates fire.

The Bears are one of Barkley’s “primary potential suitors” when he hits the open market the following week, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. After the Giants decided not to franchise-tag Barkley prior to the league deadline on March 5, Barkley is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career.

The Bears are among the teams, according to Leonard, that have “the resources, need, and interest” to possibly sign the two-time Pro Bowler to a long-term contract in 2024. Additionally, the Bears are “rumored to have an interest” in Barkley, according to Tyler Dragon of USA Today.

In addition to the claims from New York, Bill Zimmerman of Windy City Gridiron reportedly

heard rumblings during last week’s 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in

Indianapolis regarding the Bears’ possible desire to upgrade at running back.

Zimmerman stated that the Bears might be interested in moving Khalil Herbert back to running back,

where he was successful in 2022, and strengthening the position of running back.

“That will be interesting to watch because I’ve never seen Poles as a’spend on a running back’

guy unless he’s a true difference-maker.”

Although Barkley is a gifted player,

Pro Football Focus projects that he will earn a three-year contract worth $36 million in free agency.

Although the Bears can make it work, Barkley would be a costly addition.

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