Chicago Bears latest roster cuts include 2021 draft pick, 2022 signing

Tuesday, the Chicago Bears had to make a few more roster cuts in order to get their number down to 80 men.

In order to do so, the Bears started by terminating the contract of 2021 sixth-round pick Dazz Newsome. After being drafted by Ryan Pace and not playing much at all as a rookie, the second-year wide receiver was looking to make an impact and earn a viable spot on this team.

Unfortunately, Newsome will now search for his next opportunity as he leaves Chicago after just one year.

Along with Newsome, the Bears also chose to cut ties with 2022 free agent signing Julien Davenport, a veteran offensive tackle.

The Chicago Bears cut their roster down to 80 players on Tuesday by making their wide receiver and offensive line group a little clearer.

In cutting Newsome, this gives guys like Dante Pettis, Tajae Sharpe and Isaiah Coulter a better chance at making the roster. The Bears have Darnell Mooney, Velus Jones Jr., Equanimeous St. Brown and Byron Pringle essentially locked into roster spots right now.

That leaves a likely two spots left, unless the Bears decide to keep seven receivers for some reason. It will probably be between the three mentioned above, and maybe Nsimba Webster has an outside chance as well.

In letting go of Davenport, this likely means the Bears will keep at least three, if not four tackles. The three cemented, right now, are Larry Borom, Riley Reiff and rookie Braxton Jones. Also in the mix for a fourth tackle spot could be Shon Coleman. Plus, if Teven Jenkins sticks around, he offers flexibility at either guard or tackle.

To make it down to 80 players, the Bears also cut ties with defensive back Bopete Keyes, defensive tackle Lacale London and fullback Jake Bargas.

This Saturday’s final preseason game will be a big one for the depth on this Chicago roster. Next week, by August 30, the Bears have to get their roster from 80 down to 53 players. That’s one week from now that this roster goes down another 27 players.

By then, we’ll also get a chance to see if Ryan Poles’ strategy for additional wide receiver help — and maybe up front on the offensive line, too — was to wait until the rest of the NFL makes their cuts.