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4 Bears that Fans Will Be Happy to See Leave in Free Agency

By Cem Yolbulan

Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images / Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Bears just wrapped up the most disappointing season in recent memory. The 2024 campaign that started with serious postseason aspirations ended with a worse record than last season and a mid-season head coach firing for the first time in franchise history.

This will almost certainly bring about significant changes in the offseason. The coaching staff will obviously look entirely different in 2025, and Bears fans presumably prefer to see as few of their players back as possible for next season.

The Bears have plenty of key contributors hitting free agency this offseason. Some of these will be difficult decisions to make but there are a couple of pending free agents who Bears fans would love to see gone. Let's take a look at that list.

1. OL Larry Borom

Chicago's offensive line understandably received a ton of attention, mostly negative, for its play throughout the season. Caleb Williams took more hits and sacks than any other quarterback in the league and the Bears offense never clicked.

The Bears will probably make upgrading the offensive line a top offseason priority. Moving on from Larry Borom might be needed if the Bears want to take a step forward.

After being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Borom had shown intriguing flashes in his first two seasons in the league. Since then, however, he has been a disappointment for the Bears.

Borom started the season with an ankle injury and wasn't available to play until Week 9. His return to starting at left tackle not only did not solve Chicago's problems but exacerbated them. In his limited playing time this season, Borom has received a miserable 49.2 PFF grade and allowed six sacks and two QB hits.

In his four seasons as a Bear, Borom failed to prove himself as a starting-caliber offensive lineman, making the decision relatively easy for the front office.

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