Barring a late-offseason move, the Bears will be keeping tight end Jimmy Graham around for the 2021 season.
Considering the $7 million that could have been saved by dumping Graham, many thought his release would be a foregone conclusion. As trade rumors around his friend Russell Wilson picked up and cornerback Kyle Fuller got released, though, it became clear that Graham likely wasn’t going anywhere.
Though they have their two primary tight ends locked in with Graham and 2020 second-round pick Cole Kmet, the Bears are currently lacking in depth at the position.
Their three other tight ends on the roster — J.