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updated through generation 31044 · 16:05 ET · #7534 · CHI · Signed DB Keidron Smith to practice squad.
Week 3 · CHI vs PHI
What should CHI learn about Garrett Bradbury before the 2026 contract window closes?
Garrett Bradbury · 2026 cap hit $4,700,000 · signed through 2026.
Over The Cap · 2026-09-20. Contract term · 2026-09-20. Current club membership checked against the roster.
Why now: This is the largest joined cap commitment among current roster members whose recorded term ends this season. Early-season usage and availability can inform the next contract decision; an expiring term alone is not a recommendation to replace him.
Watch next: 2026-09-28 · PHI at CHI · official availability, playing time and assignments. Separate changes in opportunity from changes in efficiency.
House question based on sourced facts. 22 roster amounts remain unresolved; this is a known subset, not a complete valuation. A cap hit is accounting cost, not a cut saving.
Prior evidence · retain the original season and window
36%plays
CHI ran 12 personnel on 36% of offensive plays in 2025 (387 of 1,089).
Window: 2025 regular season
Sharp Football Analysis · n=1089
Sharp Football Analysis · 2026-08-3031.5%dropbacks
CHI used play-action on 31.5% of dropbacks in 2025 (203 of 644), second in the NFL.
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · n=644
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · 2026-09-0329.23neutral snaps
CHI averaged 29.23 seconds per play in neutral situations in 2025 (n = 493 snaps).
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (nflverse play-by-play) · n=493
Muffed (nflverse play-by-play) · 2026-09-0342.7%third-down attempts
CHI converted 42.7% of third downs in 2025 (97 of 227).
Window: 2025 regular season
Pro-Football-Reference · n=227
Pro-Football-Reference · 2026-09-0527.6%dropbacks
CHI blitzed on 27.6% of opponent dropbacks in 2025 (165 of 597).
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · n=597
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · 2026-09-03