Jermon Bushrod Released by Bears: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

February 16, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

The Chicago Bears released left tackle Jermon Bushrod on Tuesday following three years in the Windy City, according to the team's official Twitter account.
USA Today's Tom Pelissero reported that Bushrod was cut "with a failed physical designation." On Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported Bushrod has a tear in his shoulder that will require surgery. However, Rapoport noted Bushrod will be ready for 2016.
Bushrod took to Instagram to thank fans: 
According to CBSChicago.com's Dan Durkin, cutting Bushrod will save the Bears $4.3 million next season and leave them with $4.4 million in dead money since his deal was set to run through the 2017 season. 
Chicago general manager Ryan Pace released a statement shortly after Chicago made the move official, per Bears sideline reporter Zach Zaidman: 
After appearing in 30 of a possible 32 regular-season games during his first two years in Chicago, Bushrod made just three starts in 2015 becau...

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