ESPN reporter this morning, just three weeks after he was reported to have inked a 3-year, $89.7 million contract extension deal with the Chicago Bears, it was confirmed this morning by ESPN that the franchise running back for the Chicago Bears has officially paid the Chicago Bears $50.4 million in cash for his contract to be terminated with immediate effect in favor of him to ink a 7-year blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Rams. As the NFL confirmed too, it was confirmed that the franchise running back inked the deal after his conference meeting with the Los Angeles Rams this morning, but unfortunately…

Top Bears Pass Blocker for the Season According to PFF on IR

 

Chicago Bears 2025 Roster Turnover: Plenty of work to do at defensive end

In this 13-part series, we’ll take an in-depth look at each position group for the Chicago Bears with an eye toward the 2025 season. We’ll speculate on who stays, who goes, and some potential additions we’d like to see general manager Ryan Poles make.

 

Top Bears Pass Blocker for the Season According to PFF on IR

 

The Chicago Bears got an early start on remaking their defensive end group by cutting starter DeMarcus Walker last week. At 6’4”, 280, I thought Walker fit the type of defensive end that new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen likes, but at his salary ($5.25M saved) and age (31 in September), I understand why the Bears made the move.

 

Top Bears Pass Blocker for the Season According to PFF on IR

 

At his NFL Combine press conference, general manager Ryan Poles discussed why they cut Walker and tight end Gerald Everett when they did.

 

“Any time you have gray in terms of fit with the scheme change and their contract situation, I think giving them the opportunity, giving their representations opportunities, to come to the combine and get their names out there,” Poles said from Indy. “They can get a good seat at the table with a team before all the seats are taken.”