The Bears are releasing tight end Gerald Everett (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and defensive end DeMarcus Walker (per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo). The team has confirmed the moves via social media. Everett’s release saves $5.5MM against the Bears’ 2025 salary cap with $1MM in dead money. Cutting Walker saves an additional $5.25MM with just under $700k in dead money. Chicago … [Read more...] about Bears Cut Gerald Everett, DeMarcus Walker
Bears Add J.T. Barrett, Anthony Blevins, Matt Giordano To Staff
Remembered by most for his time at Ohio State and perhaps by some PFR loyalists for his journeys on and off the Saints’ practice squad, J.T. Barrett is making a move into a key coaching position. Ben Johnson is bringing Barrett with him from Detroit, and the ex-Lions assistant quarterbacks coach will move up the ladder. Johnson has installed Barrett as the Bears’ QBs coach. The … [Read more...] about Bears Add J.T. Barrett, Anthony Blevins, Matt Giordano To Staff
NFC North Notes: Mack, Lions, Pack, Addison
As Ryan Poles‘ rebuild effort began in 2022, the Bears traded Khalil Mack for second- and sixth-round picks. After three Chargers seasons, Mack is hitting free agency for the first time. The decorated pass rusher showed sustained health in Los Angeles, missing only one game in three years, and earned three Pro Bowl nods. The Chargers want Mack back, but the Washington Post’s … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Mack, Lions, Pack, Addison
Ian Cunningham Jaguars GM Frontrunner?
The 2025 GM carousel has spun for several weeks, but the Jaguars have been doing the only work here for the past few. Nearly a month after firing Trent Baalke during their coaching search, the Jags are winding down their process. As second interviews have begun, one name has jumped out. Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham looks to have emerged as the frontrunner for this role, … [Read more...] about Ian Cunningham Jaguars GM Frontrunner?
Bears Open To Letting Keenan Allen, Teven Jenkins Depart In Free Agency?
Wideout Keenan Allen and guard Teven Jenkins headline the list of pending free agents for the Bears. A departure on the open market in both cases would not come as a surprise. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin writes neither player is a suitable candidate for the franchise tag, which Chicago used last year on Jaylon Johnson before a four-year extension was worked out. Rather than making … [Read more...] about Bears Open To Letting Keenan Allen, Teven Jenkins Depart In Free Agency?