8 Chicago Bears who may not get re-signed

7. Jimmy Graham

Most Chicago Bears fans are going to see this one and say good riddance. It is unfortunate that the team is now soured on what was once a Hall of fame talent, as well as Walter Payton Man of the Year candidate off of the field.

Still, the reason fans in Chicago are soured on Jimmy Graham has much more to do with Ryan Pace, than actual acts of Graham. No, Graham was not good in Chicago and was really past his playing days. However, it is not his fault that Ryan Pace overpaid him, completely altering expectations for him at his age.

Still, by the end of the 2021 season, it had become apparent that Jesse James was now a better option to play than Graham. Graham would be smart to call it a career now.

No one is going to offer him similar money to what he just got, and he would be giving up some pride to play for the minimum to be a third tight end who sees work in the red zone. This could be the end for him in Chicago, but also in the NFL.