Bears beat writer suggests DeMarcus Walker cut could pave way for ‘big move’
A ‘big move’ could be ahead for Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears this offseason
The Chicago Bears made a pair of under the radar money-saving moves earlier this week, cutting veteran rotational pieces in tight end Gerald Everett and defensive end DeMarcus Walker. Though neither Everett or Walker were expected to be part of Chicago’s future plans, their departures are noteworthy for two reasons: First, it saves the Bears, who already have plenty of money to spend this spring, about $20 million ahead of free agency. And second, it creates an even larger void along the defensive line that Ryan Poles and the Bears need to fill before the 2025 season starts.
According to one Chicago Bears beat writer, the decision to cut Walker indicates that Poles and co. have something up their sleeve this offseason.
“To me, the #Bears don’t cut a solid rotational guy like DeMarcus Walker unless they have a big move at DE planned,” Jacob Infante of Windy City Gridiron writes on X. “Josh Sweat? Khalil Mack? Maybe they make a trade for somebody? Either way, it’ll be interesting to see what they do. They need the pass rush to be better.”
Acquiring Josh Sweat or Khalil Mack would definitely be a step in the right direction for a Bears defense that, according to new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, needs to be better at getting after the quarterback. But they aren’t the only options.
