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The Chicago Bears appear to be a team in rebuild mode, as evidenced by the decision to release veteran cornerback Kyle Fuller.
Fuller would make $ 20 million in 2021, making him a possible maximum casualty. Chicago will save $ 11 million by saying goodbye to Fuller, a two-time Pro Bowler and defensive backfield leader.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the Bears wanted to keep Fuller on the roster but asked him to pay a “very significant fee” in the process. Ultimately, Fuller would rather test the free market, which is sure to be in high demand.
The Bears tried to keep Kyle Fuller by asking him to pay a VERY substantial wage, but he preferred to test the market, by source.
– Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 18, 2021
Fuller signed a four-year extension worth $ 56 million with the Bears in 2018, and he earned that contract with a best season in 2018, where he had seven interceptions and All-Pro honors.
Unfortunately for general manager Ryan Pace, his past decisions, especially when it comes to the salary cap, have continued to haunt him.
While many wondered who would fill the void left by nickelback Buster Skine, the more pressing issue has become who will start facing sophomore corner Jaylon Johnson in 2021.