It's been a bit unusual to see the Chicago Bears make any drastic cuts and releases before games this season, but they made one that might show their hand against the New Orleans Saints.
The team announced that they have released defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon. In four games with the team, Kpassagnon has racked up five tackles, two quarterback hits, one tackle for loss, and one sack.
Kpassagnon had picked up some playing time during the season with some of the key injuries on the defensive line. Guys like Grady Jarrett and Austin Booker missed time, which opened the door for Kpassagnon to play.
What the move could mean for the Bears coming up against the Saints
The number one thing that comes to everyone's mind is that Booker might actually finally play in a game. His 21-day practice window was opened last week after starting the season on IR. Despite practicing all last week, he was not active for the Washington Commanders game.
This could finally be Booker's chance to play and find his way onto the field for the first time. He will be a rotational player, but if he can carry over the four-sack performance he had in two preseason games, he could be dangerous for Chicago.
Kpassagnon will most likely find his way back onto the team as the Bears will look to bring him back as a practice squad member either before or after the Saints game. Chicago values his play and doesn't want him to sign elsewhere.
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Chicago might continue to make moves with Travis Homer and Amen Ogbongbemiga also in the same boat. If they are going to play against the Saints, more moves will have to be made to the roster before that game kicks off.