With the Tennessee Titans in the market for a speedy wide receiver this offseason, wide receiver Taylor Gabriel could be a perfect fit.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are going to release Gabriel, who signed a four-year, $26 million contract with the team in 2018.
Bears are releasing WR Taylor Gabriel and CB Prince Amukamara, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 21, 2020
The 29-year-old receiver battled two concussions in 2019 and played in just nine games, totaling 29 catches for 353 yards and four touchdowns. He did, however, compile 12.2 yards per reception, his highest mark since 2016.
Gabriel really made a name for himself during his time with the Atlanta Falcons, but his best season came with the Bears in 2018 when he finished with career-highs in receptions (67) and yards (688).
The undrafted Abilene Christian product is best known for his blazing speed (he ran a 4.27 40-yard dash) and ability as a deep threat, and he has the versatility to line up anywhere on the field.
The Titans already have a solid stable of wideouts going into 2020 and have bigger needs to concentrate their money on, so any move to sign a burner would have to come at the right price.
Seeing as how Gabriel is coming off a down year because of his injuries, Tennessee might be able to get him at a cheaper price than he would otherwise command under normal circumstances.
The Titans will also have the option of adding a receiver in the 2020 NFL Draft, but such a move wouldn’t guarantee an immediate impact. As long as he’s healthy, Gabriel could provide just the boost the Titans need.