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Which veteran cuts (if any) should the Bears go after?

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In the weeks leading up to free agency, teams often cut players to free up cap space. In most cases, the players cut are usually either too old, overpaid or both. The biggest names that get cut usually end up finding a home soon after, though. All of these players below are looking for new teams. Are there any that the Chicago Bears could be interested in?

WR Victor Cruz

After missing most of 2014 and all of 2015, Victor Cruz returned to the New York Giants. His return season was decent – 39 receptions, 586 yards and a touchdown – but it’s clear that the Cruz of old is gone. The Bears would be better off finding a younger and healthier player to help out in the passing game.

Verdict: Pass

EDGE Mario Williams

Mario Williams has been one of the best edge rushers of the 21st century so far. However, his time in the NFL may be coming to an end. He only had 1.5 sacks for the Miami Dolphins in 2016 and only started in five of the 13 games he played. While his experience would make him a good mentor for Leonard Floyd, it’s unlikely that the Bears will sign him.

Verdict: Pass


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RB Rashad Jennings

When it come to Rashad Jennings, what you see is what you get. He’s a reliable, decent running back, but not much else. Plus, the Bears appear to be set at running back already. Even if they trade Jeremy Langford or cut Ka’Deem Carey, Jennings is going on 32 years old. Most running backs don’t make it past 30.

Verdict: Pass

CB Sam Shields

This is the most intriguing option on this list. Sam Shields, if healthy, is a very good cornerback. That’s a very big “if”, though. He suffered his fourth career concussion back in Week 1 and spent the entire 2016 season recovering from it. While this may be enough for the Bears to pass on signing him, they are incredibly weak at the cornerback position. Even though they shouldn’t sign Shields to a long-term deal, he may be worth signing to a one-year “prove it” deal.

Verdict: Sign

– Jacob Infante is a National Editor for cover32 and also covers the Chicago Bears. He can be followed on Twitter @jacobinfante24.

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