With thrilling Super Bowl LII wrapped up all 32 teams have turned their focus to the 2018 season and while the next major event is the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis at the end of the month, planning for free agency is on the front burner.

The Bears have 51 players under contract with $39.7 million in available salary cap room, according to spotrac.com. The Bears rank 11th in available cap space with four teams having double that. The Bears likely will release a small handful of players and cutting just Mike Glennon, Pernell McPhee and Jerrell Freeman would create an additional $22 million in cap space. That would give the Bears far more room than needed to make any moves they want.

On their way to the roster limit of 90, only three teams — the Cardinals, Falcons and Seahawks have fewer players than the Bears’ 51 on their roster. The Bears have 25 free agents coming out of contract, not including guard Josh Sitton, who has a team option for 2018.

Unrestricted free agents — 19

Quarterback (1): Mark Sanchez: The team liked the dimension the experienced Sanchez brought to the quarterback room but a bigger decision is what will be done for a No. 2 as Sanchez did not dress for a single game, serving as the No. 3 behind Glennon for the final 12 games.

Running back (1): Benny Cunningham: Veteran presence and ability on third down and special teams was a bonus. Worth wondering if Bears will seek a bigger back who can get downhill in the inside zone running scheme as a backup to Jordan Howard.

Offensive line (2): Tom Compton: Signed as a swing tackle he proved his versatility in five starts at guard. Was signed because he had familiarity in outside zone scheme previous coaching staff favored.

Bradley Sowell: Like Compton, he showed versatility when injuries racked the line late in the season and made two starts. Team could seek upgrade at swing tackle.

Wide receiver (2): Dontrelle Inman: Is a fourth option in a quality passing attack. Made more than three catches in only three games.

Kendall Wright: Highly productive in final month of the season and could be a fit for new coaching staff but in a perfect world he’s the No. 3 and that has been the problem with the offense the last couple of years. The Bears have had wide receivers overslotted.

Tight end (1): Zach Miller: Doctors had to take immediate action to save Miller’s left leg in emergency surgery and his playing days are likely concluded.

Defensive line (2): John Jenkins: A fill-in on the line, he played sparingly in eight games. Could return as depth but would have to compete for roster spot.

Mitch Unrein: At 30, he had his best season with 32 tackles and 2½ sacks before a season-ending knee injury. Smart, dependable performer has trust of defensive coaches, and that matters.

Outside linebacker (2): Sam Acho: After playing for the Bears on a one-year contract for three straight years, it’s not out of realm of possibilities the 29-year-old returns. Valuable on special teams and made 40 tackles on defense, his highest total since 2012.

Lamarr Houston: Cut before the start of the season, he was brought back in December when injuries piled up. Unlikely to return.

Inside linebacker (1): Christian Jones: Made 90 tackles with two sacks and two passes defended after playing on a $1.5 million, one-year contract. Makes sense to re-sign with Freeman likely moving on. Was productive enough to seek multi-year contract.

Cornerback (3): Prince Amukamara: Didn’t get the type of multiyear contract he was seeking in free agency so he signed a $7 million, one-year deal. Hard to see him getting the big money deal he sought after this past season but he was dependable and has value as a No. 2 starter.

Kyle Fuller: Contract season brought out what was far and away the best season for the former first-round draft pick. Bears likely will need to tag him to prevent him from at least exploring the open market, and he will be in upper tier of available cornerbacks meaning he should command north of $10 million per year.

Sherrick McManis: Led the team in point production for special teams players despite missing three games with a hamstring injury. He will seek another multi-year deal after finishing two-year contract. If Bears cannot re-sign him they need to find a special teams ace.

Kicker (2): Mike Nugent: Closed out the season in the final four games but 35-year-old is unlikely to be among the team’s top choices.