The Bears continued trimming their roster on Sunday and Monday, announcing 11 cuts and a reserve/non-football injury designation for Zah Frazier as they move toward finalizing their roster ahead of the season.
Among the cuts, Chicago released defensive back Tre Flowers, running back Royce Freeman, and offensive lineman Joshua Miles. Flowers joined the Bears in July after playing 95 NFL games over seven seasons. Freeman signed with Chicago last week, while Miles spent the entire offseason with the team.
The Bears also waived a group of players: defensive back Millard Bradford, defensive lineman Xavier Carlton, defensive back Alex Cook, linebacker Power Echols, defensive back Kaleb Hayes, quarterback Austin Reed, running back Ian Wheeler, and tight end Joel Wilson.
In addition, defensive back Zah Frazier was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list.
These moves are part of the standard offseason roster reductions as the Bears work toward the 53-man limit. More adjustments are likely in the coming days, including potential practice squad signings, as Chicago continues to evaluate depth and opportunity for younger players.
Summary: Chicago is narrowing its roster with 11 cuts, waivers for eight players, and a reserve/NFI designation for Zah Frazier, a routine step as the team prepares for the regular season. Positive note: the ongoing evaluation may create doors for emerging talents to compete for spots and contribute to the team’s future.