Chicago Bears Expected to Release Defensive Tackle Matt Toeaina
Dec 18, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) is tackled by Chicago Bears strong safety Craig Steltz (20) and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (75) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. The Seahawks won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
According to Vaughn McClure, the Bears are expected to release Defensive Tackle Matt Toeaina today.
Bears expected to release Matt Toeaina, accoding to league source. Bears asked Toeaina to take paycut.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) March 13, 2013
He also tweets that the Bears will save $1.125 by releasing Toeaina.
Bears save $1.125 by releasing Toeaina. He would count $500,000 against cap.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) March 13, 2013
This move doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Toeaina had limited playing time throughout the year and was placed on injured reserve at the end of the season.
More cuts are expected with the signing of marquee free agents Jermon Bushrod and Martellus Bennett. The Bears need to make salary cap room so you can either expect more cuts or possibly some players to have their contracts restructured.
Who will the Bears cut next? Who will be their next free agent signing? Stay tuned and keep checking back with BearGogglesOn.com for all your Chicago Bears Breaking News.