Bears Predicted to Cut Ties With $30 Million Starter

Most everything is going to plan for the Chicago Bears (4-2) in the third season of general manager Ryan Poles ' long-term rebuild, save for the play of the offensive line.

Other than perhaps adding a young edge rusher in next year's NFL draft, Chicago's top priority in 2025 will be fortifying the offensive front so as to protect budding star quarterback Caleb Williams .

However, one big move toward that end is likely to come much sooner than later.

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune wrote on Wednesday, Oct. 16, that he expects the Bears to say goodbye to starting right guard Nate Davis before the season is out.

"I don’t think the Bears are trying to find the button to get Davis going and get his attention," Biggs wrote . "I think this signals they will strongly consider releasing Davis when Ryan Bates and/or Larry Borom [is] ready to return from injured reserve."

Davis joined the franchise ahead of last season on a three-year deal worth $30 million total. He has battled injuries across much of his time in Chicago, while also butting heads with members of the coaching staff who have questioned his work ethic in practice.

When Davis has been on the field, he's been on the low end of offensive guards across the league. Pro Football Focus currently ranks Davis 61st out of 75 players at the position who have seen enough snaps to qualify through six weeks.

The Bears are currently in their bye week and have Sunday off. They will return to the field in Week 8 to square off against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 27.

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