Bears eye Chase Young to bolster defense with $82M cap space

The Chicago Bears are looking to strengthen their defense by potentially acquiring edge rusher Chase Young in the offseason to address their longstanding issues in pressuring the quarterback. With Young's 5.5 sacks this season and his ranking as ninth in pressures at his position, he represents a short-term solution for the Bears' defensive struggles, especially alongside Montez Sweat. The Bears have $82 million available in free agency, providing them the financial means to pursue Young and possibly reunite him with Sweat, his former Washington teammate.