The Bears reduce little-used working again Mike Davis on Saturday, in response to NFL Network, ending his two-year, $6 million contract midway via his first season with the workforce.
Davis shortly turned expendable when rookie David Montgomery confirmed he was prepared for a job because the workforce’s major working again.
Davis performed 14 % of the offensive snaps and didn’t get greater than 15 performs in a recreation after the opener. He had 11 carries for 25 yards.
Shortly after the information broke, Davis tweeted, “Appreciate you Chicago.” The Bears have till three p.m. to make the transfer official in the event that they wish to add a participant to their roster earlier than going through the Lions on Sunday.
By releasing Davis earlier than the Lions recreation, the Bears improved their probability of getting a compensatory draft decide within the upcoming offseason. It’s a rarity for them, and the method is mysterious, however it’s value a shot given how depleted the Bears’ draft picks are.
After buying and selling two first-rounders for Khalil Mack final season, the workforce has simply two choices within the first 5 rounds for 2020. Compensatory picks start within the third.
The workforce can add rookie Kerrith Whyte, their seventh-round decide, to the roster from their follow squad, or tackle one other place. With Montgomery and Tarik Cohen having hassle getting sufficient touches, there isn’t a lot left for anybody else at working again.