The Chicago Bears released a pair of veterans this week to free up additional salary cap space heading into free agency. Tight end Gerald Everett and defensive end DeMarcus Walker were informed that they've been released,
The Bears have parted ways with Gerald Everett and DeMarcus Walker. Here's how it impacts the 2025 salary cap.
The Chicago Bears announced the release of defensive end DeMarcus Walker and tight end Gerald Everett on Friday in a move that freed more than $10 million in cap space.
The Chicago Bears are releasing veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Walker has served as a key contributor for the past two seasons, including starting all 17 games in 2024.
The Bears will cut tight end Gerald Everett. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share The Bears are cutting tight end Gerald Everett and defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker, which frees up $10.75 million in salary cap space entering free agency.
The Chicago Bears need to find a new starting defensive end opposite Montez Sweat and a new No. 2 TE after releasing DeMarcus Walker and Gerald Everett
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The Chicago Bears made a pair of under the radar money-saving moves earlier this week, cutting veteran rotational pieces in tight end Gerald Everett and defensive end DeMarcus Walker. Though neither Everett or Walker were expected to be part of Chicago’s future plans,
Exciting edge rushers are available to the Bears with their extra cap space after cutting DeMarcus Walker, yet some fans have reacted negatively to their move.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSNChicago Bears release DE DeMarcus Walker, adding more cap space for this offseasonThe Chicago Bears are increasing their available cap space with veteran cuts, and the team will release a veteran defensive lineman.
The Bears have released tight end Gerald Everett ( per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and defensive end DeMarcus Walker ( per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo ).
Following the recent releases of DeMarcus Walker and Gerald Everett, here's an updated look at the Bears' biggest salary cap hits in 2025.
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