3 Players who the Chicago Bears will likely cut in 2023

There is no reason for the Chicago Bears to bring back Al-Quadin Muhammad

When the Chicago Bears signed Al-Quadin Muhammad this offseason, it made complete sense. He came from Indianapolis and played under Matt Eberflus. Bringing in a player who is already familiar with the system makes things easier for the new coaching staff. He can help others learn the system more quickly and also should be able to continue to thrive. The first part might be true, but the second hasn’t happened yet.

Muhammad was coming off of a six-sack season, but through nine games he only has one sack with the Bears. In 2023, Muhammad is due $4.5 million dollars. That money could go to a player who is more productive. In fact, seeing Muhammad’s stats fits Ryan Poles’ description of players who get paid a higher contract and fall off. Is it the scheme? Can’t be. Is it the surrounding players around him? Maybe. No matter what it is, he looks to be a cap casualty next year.

If the Chicago Bears cut Muhammad in the offseason, it will save the team $4 million dollars. There’s no reason to designate him as a post-June 1st cut because his dead cap hit is only $500,000. I see Muhammad being a clear-cut candidate, even more than Cody Whitehair.