ESPN.com · Dec 16, 2015
Alshon Jeffery, Matt Forte highlight Bears' expiring contracts
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago will be flush with salary-cap space in 2016, meaning the organization has the resources to retain any of its desirable unrestricted free agents.
With that in mind, here is a quick glance at the Chicago Bears' top five expiring contracts.
1. Alshon Jeffery, WR, 25 years old: 2015 statistics -- 53 receptions for 797 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. Jeffery’s 99.6 receiving yards per game average is the fourth highest in the NFL this season.
2. Matt Forte, RB, 30: 2015 statistics -- 182 rushing attempts for 721 yards and four touchdowns; 32 receptions for 275 yards and one touchdown. Forte is 54th in NFL history with 12,427 yards from scrimmage.
