The Chicago Bears are in a pivotal moment as they navigate the future of their roster beyond the 2025 season, under new head coach Ben Johnson. The focus is on high-priced veterans, particularly linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Despite a hefty four-year, $72 million contract signed in 2023, Edmunds' performance has fallen short of expectations, tallying only 110 tackles with minimal impact plays like a single sack and interception. With new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen taking the helm, the Bears must decide whether to retain Edmunds, who could be a financial burden if he doesn't elevate his game.

Edmunds, entering a contract year, faces competition from T.J. Edwards, who has established himself as the more reliable linebacker. The Bears' recent decisions could impact Edmunds' fate, especially with the potential for a fresh defensive scheme to unlock his talents. However, if he fails to perform, it could lead to a costly exit from Chicago. The stakes are high for the 27-year-old linebacker as he aims to prove he is worth his substantial salary.