Bears release LB Tremaine Edmunds
Chicago Sun-Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears have released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, saving $15 million in salary cap space but incurring a $2.4 million dead-cap charge.
- Edmunds was granted permission to seek a trade eight days prior to his release, marking the end of his three-year tenure with the team.
- The Bears are undergoing significant roster changes, including the retirement announcement of center Drew Dalman and trading receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills for a second-round draft pick.
- These moves have helped the Bears gain approximately $44 million in cap space, bringing them under the salary cap threshold.
- Despite injuries, Edmunds recorded four interceptions last season, ranking second among NFL linebackers.
