The Chicago Bears will use the non-exclusive tag on Alshon Jeffery.

The Bears and Jeffery have been unable to agree upon a long-term deal.

The two sides can still agree upon a long-term deal by July 15th.

The Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the most cap flexibility in the NFL heading into the offseason.

The New Orleans Saints are on their own as having the least amount of cap flexibility.

On the above average spectrum are the Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans.

The Chicago Bears plan on keeping Alshon Jeffery in 2016.

The Bears would like to negotiate a long-term contract with Jeffery and the franchise tag also remains an option.

"We're actively and aggressively negotiating right now," Ryan Pace said at the NFL combine. "We understand the deadline is Tuesday for the franchise tag. That's an option. We have until Tuesday to make that decision. But right now that's ongoing. But, no, that option [the franchise tag] is still on the table."

Pace stressed that he believes Jeffery's preference is to stay in Chicago.

"I sense he wants to be here," Pace said. "We're the team that drafted him. He loves the city of Chicago. He's comfortable in the offense, and I sense that he wants to be here."

Jared Allen has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 33.

Allen was a fourth round pick out of Idaho State by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004 and quickly became one of the NFL's best pass rushers.

Allen retires as a five-time Pro Bowler.

Allen signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2008 and spent six of his best seasons there before joining the Chicago Bears. Allen's final game ends up being Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers.

The Chicago Bears have parted ways with Matt Forte after eight seasons.

"Despite my wishes, my days as a member of the Chicago Bears have sadly come to an end," Forte said in an Instagram post. "I was informed earlier this week from the GM that they will not be attempting to re-sign me in free agency.

"I will remain forever grateful for my time spent in Chicago and being able to play for an organization with such a rich history. My only regret is not being able to win a Lombardi trophy for the best fans in all of sports. I'm excited about the next chapter of my NFL career. But, Chicago will always be home."

Forte rushed for 8,602 yards and scoring 64 total touchdowns in his eight seasons with the Bears. 

Forte earned a base salary of $7.05 million with the Bears last season.

The New England Patriots are the favorites to win the 2016 Super Bowl at 9-1.

The Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, while the team with the second best odds, the Carolina Panthers, lost to the Broncos in the Super Bowl.

The Broncos have the ninth best odds at 18-1.

New England -- 9-1
Carolina -- 10-1
Seattle -- 11-1
Green Bay -- 12-1
Pittsburgh -- 12-1
Arizona -- 15-1
Cincinnati -- 15-1
Indianapolis -- 15-1
Denver -- 18-1
Dallas -- 24-1
Kansas City -- 25-1
Minnesota -- 25-1
Philadelphia -- 35-1
Baltimore -- 38-1
Giants -- 42-1
Jets -- 42-1
Buffalo -- 45-1
Houston -- 45-1
Atlanta -- 50-1
LA Rams -- 50-1
Washington -- 50-1
Miami -- 60-1
Detroit -- 60-1
Oakland -- 60-1
Chicago -- 65-1
New Orleans -- 65-1
San Diego -- 75-1
Jacksonville -- 85-1
San Francisco -- 110-1
Tampa Bay -- 110-1
Cleveland -- 200-1
Tennessee -- 220-1