According to Jonathan Jones, Lead NFL Insider for CBS, the Chicago Bears have informed quarterback P.J. Walker that he has been released, and per the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bears have also released offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood.
The Bears signed Walker to a two-year, $4 million deal with $2 million guaranteed, but unexpected competition from undrafted free agent Tyson Bagent has Chicago comfortable eating some salary. Bagent has apparently secured a spot on the 53-man roster, but Chicago also has Nathan Peterman under contract for now if they feel a need to keep a veteran QB in their room.