In a 2021 offseason that saw the Chicago Bears with little cap space, the situation for general manager Ryan Pace was clear. He needed to create room while also addressing positional needs. After signing Andy Dalton, Pace’s latest move saw the departure of an All-Pro player — Kyle Fuller.
The #Bears are releasing veteran CB Kyle Fuller, sources say, a cap casualty. In a tough 2021 offseason, this is Chicago’s only cut due to cap space. A former All-Pro corner now hits the market.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021
Kyle Fuller saw his career take a positive turn after signing a four-year extension with the Chicago Bears in 2018. Fuller’s cap hit was $20 million this season, so it wasn’t totally a surprising move. That being said, Kyle Fuller has been a fundamental piece of this Bears’ defense. Replacing him will be no easy task.
Will the Chicago Bears look to replace Kyle Fuller in the 2021 NFL Draft?
The Chicago Bears will likely look to the draft for a long-term replacement. With Jaylon Johnson returning as of now, addressing this position can be one that doesn’t necessarily need a first or second-round pick involved.
Plenty of first-round worthy cornerbacks fall to later rounds due to the overabundance of them, or teams needing other positional needs. Here are three 2021 NFL Draft prospects the Bears could get to replace Fuller.