Rypien was one of the players released (Scott Galvin - USA Today Sports)
Rypien was one of the players released (Scott Galvin - USA Today Sports)

Roster Moves: Bears waive 13 players, release 9 veterans


by - Senior Editor -

The Chicago Bears reached their 53-man roster limit Tuesday by waiving 13 players, releasing nine veterans, and placing offensive lineman Larry Borom, defensive lineman Jacob Martin, and receiver Dante Pettis on injured reserve.

Borom and Martin are designated to return.

The following players were waived:

Austin Reed, quarterback

Brenden Bates, tight end

Theo Benedet, offensive line

Jake Curhan, offensive line

Jamree Kromah, defensive line

Dashaun Mallory, defensive line

Micah Baskerville, linebacker

Carl Jones Jr., linebacker

Leon Jones, defensive back

Reddy Steward, defensive back

Ro Torrence, defensive back

Cameron Lyons, long snapper

Corliss Waitman, punter

The following veterans were released and can sign with any team:

Brett Rypien, quarterback

Khari Blasingame, fullback

Collin Johnson, receiver

Stephen Carlson, tight end

Aviante Collins, offensive line

Byron Cowart, defensive line

Greg Stroman Jr., defensive back

Adrian Colbert, defensive back

Tarvarius Moore, defensive back

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