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The Chicago Bears appear to be undergoing a rebuilding team, according to a decision to release veteran Kyle Fuller.
Fuller was to earn $ 20 million in 2021, making him a potential head victim. Chicago will save $ 11 million by parting ways with Fuller, a two-time Pro Bowler and defensive back.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the Bears wanted to keep Fuller on the list, but asked him to make a “very significant payment” in the process. Finally, Fuller would prefer to test the free agent market, where he is sure to have high demand.
The Bears tried to keep Kyle Fuller by asking him to take a VERY significant payment, but would prefer to test the market at the source.
– Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 18, 2021
Fuller signed a four-year, $ 56 million extension with the Bears in 2018 and went on to win that contract with the best season of his career in 2018, where he had seven interceptions and earned All-Pro honors.
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