Let the tampering begin.
Equipped with just under $52 million — a number that is expected to rise after cuts and once the Jay Cutler situation comes to a resolution — the Bears will be extremely active in this year's free agency market.
Bears GM Ryan Pace can officially put the pen to paper with free agents when the new league year begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Until then, CSN is tracking all the Bears' offseason rumors.
Check out the latest free agency news below:
6:20 a.m.: Mike Glennon is reportedly expected to make big money when he signs with the Bears.
When Mike Glennon’s deal is finalized with #Bears, it’s expected to be 3 years for an average of $14.5M, source says. Will still draft a QB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
7:56 a.m.: Potential Bears target cornerback Stephon Gilmore is expected to sign with the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Bills free agent CB Stephon Gilmore expects to sign with New England barring any final snags, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
And according to ESPN's Josina Anderson, Gilmore was disappointed the Bears weren't "more serious" with their offer.
Was just told Stephon Gilmore was a little bit disappointed the #Bears weren't "more serious" w/ offer. Just "let the chips fall" after that
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 9, 2017
8:10 a.m.: After losing out on the former Bills cornerback, the Bears have made a strong offer for A.J. Bouye, according to ESPN's Jeff Dickerson.
#Bears did make strong offer to top CB A.J. Bouye. Not sure they land him, but interest is very real.
— Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) March 9, 2017
Tuesday's notes
4:59 p.m.: Bears making "big push" to sign top free agent corner Stephon Gilmore, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio's Alex Marvez.
Source tells @sn_nfl that @ChicagoBears making big push to sign @buffalobills UFA CB Stephon Gilmore
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 7, 2017
1:09 p.m.: The New England Patriots' asking price for rumored Bears trade target Jimmy Garoppolo has been revealed.
My man @MikeGarafolo just said on @nflnetwork that it would take this year’s 1st rd pick and next year’s 1st rd pick to land Jimmy G.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 7, 2017
12:47 p.m.: According to Adam Jahns of the Sun-Times, the Bears are interested in free agent wide receiver Andre Holmes.
#Bears are looking deep at free-agent WRs. See Andre Holmes a local kid with some upside. They join 49ers, Raiders, Lions as interested.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) March 7, 2017
12:38 p.m.: The Bears may not have any competition for free agent quarterback Mike Glennon, according to CSNChicago.com's John "Moon" Mullin.
#Bears' competition for QB Mike Glennon disappearing? -- https://t.co/ubE9fQzWhj
— NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) March 7, 2017
(@CSNMoonMullin) #BearsTalk pic.twitter.com/Fh0CAfEakl
11:47 a.m.: SiriusXM's Alex Marvez reports the Bears are showing interest in offensive tackle Ricky Wagner.
Not sure if out there but source tells @sn_nfl that @bears showing interest in @ravens RT Rick Wagner
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 7, 2017
11:18 a.m.: D.J. Swearinger could be a free agent target of the Bears, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Believe the #Bears could be interested in #Cardinals S D.J. Swearinger, who will turn 26 just before the season.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) March 7, 2017
9:36 a.m.: Sources tell Alex Marvez the Bears are expected to pursue wide receiver/returner Cordarrelle Patterson.
Not sure if out there but source tells @sn_nfl that @ChicagoBears expected to make push to sign @Vikings UFA WR @ceeflashpee84
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 7, 2017
6:44 a.m.: The Bears will make a strong push to sign free agent quarterback Mike Glennon, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Not sure if out there but source tells @sn_nfl that @ChicagoBears expected to make push to sign @Vikings UFA WR @ceeflashpee84
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 7, 2017
Monday's notes
4:43 p.m.: The Bears' talks with free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore have hit a snag, according to Bleacher Report.
#Bears talks with CB Stephon Gilmore evidently not going that well for the moment. Team is calling agents for other CBs right now.
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) March 8, 2017
1:54 p.m.: Brian Hoyer has agreed to a two-year deal with the 49ers, according to Ian Rapoport.
Source: FA QB Brian Hoyer is headed to the #49ers. Reunion with Kyle Shanahan
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2017
12:54 p.m.: The Dallas Cowboys will release quarterback Tony Romo on Thursday, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Cowboys are releasing Tony Romo on Thursday, sources tell @toddarcher and me.
Let the Romo recruiting in Houston and Denver begin.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2017
12:53 p.m.: Tyrod Taylor has restructured his contract with the Buffalo Bills.
We've agreed to terms with QB Tyrod Taylor on a restructured contract.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) March 8, 2017
Welcome back, @TyrodTaylor! pic.twitter.com/TWSKLqHIlm
12:32 p.m.: Brian Hoyer is expected to pick a team on Thursday. The 49ers and Jets both appear to the strongest suitors, according to ProFootballTalk.
Brian Hoyer to pick team on Thursday with Jets, 49ers reportedly in pursuit. https://t.co/x8nfXQs8p5 pic.twitter.com/7SdN0EdMjE
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) March 8, 2017
11:43 a.m.: Cross one Bears' free agent target off the board. According to Rand Getlin, offensive tackle Ricky Wagner has agreed to a deal with the Detroit Lions.
I'm told RT Ricky Wagner has agreed to terms with the #Lions.
— Rand Getlin (@RandGetlin) March 8, 2017
10:53 a.m.: A deal between the Bears and free agent quarterback Mike Glennon is all but done, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is expected to fall in the three-year, $45 million range.
Rapsheet: Glennon to the Bears 'all but done' https://t.co/jouqjpfsuK
— Rotoworld Football (@Rotoworld_FB) March 8, 2017
10:44 a.m.: The Bears and Bills "are all over" free agent offensive tackle Ricky Wagner, according to The Ringer's Mike Lombardi.
Buffalo and Chicago all over Rickey Wagner from Baltimore. He is about to blow the right tackle market up...
— Michael Lombardi (@mlombardiNFL) March 8, 2017
10:29 a.m.: The 49ers and Jets are showing the most interest in former Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer, reports Ian Rapoport.
2 teams showing strong interest in FA QB Brian Hoyer are #49ers & #Jets. ... Shanahan had him with #Browns, #Jets were in it last year, too
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2017
9:21 a.m.: Former Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall agrees to two-year deal with the Giants.