The Chicago Bears’ search for their next kicker will begin when the new league year starts on March 13 and Cody Parkey is officially released.

They still owe him over $5 million on his contract, so Ryan Pace won’t want to spend big money on a free agent replacement.

The Bears could find a great bargain in the Alliance of American Football, the NFL’s new spring developmental league.

Each of the eight teams has kickers auditioning to return to the NFL, and a handful have shown off consistent legs through the league’s four weeks.

Nick Rose – San Antonio Commanders The former Texas kicker is a perfect 9-for-9 on field goals for the San Antonio Commanders… The former Texas kicker is a perfect 9-for-9 on field goals for the San Antonio Commanders in the AAF. He has not attempted a kick longer than 39 yards. more © (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Elliott Fry – Orlando Apollos Elliott Fry kicked at South Carolina and never stuck with a team in the NFL. In… Elliott Fry kicked at South Carolina and never stuck with a team in the NFL. In the AAF, he is 8-for-8 this season for the Orlando Apollos. His longest kick was 47 yards. more © (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

Younghoe Koo – Atlanta Legends Younghoe Koo kicked for the Chargers in 2017 and is also 8-for-8 with the Atlanta Legends… Younghoe Koo kicked for the Chargers in 2017 and is also 8-for-8 with the Atlanta Legends in the AAF. He hasn't attempted a kick over 40 yards either. more © (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

Donny Hageman – San Diego Fleet Donny Hageman missed his first kick of the AAF season for the San Diego Fleet this… Donny Hageman missed his first kick of the AAF season for the San Diego Fleet this weekend, leaving him 8-for-9 on the year. His miss came from 53 yards. more © (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)