With the first preseason game in the books, the first round of cuts have begun for the Chicago Bears.
The Bears have released offensive lineman Gage Cervenka, defensive back Dionte Ruffin and wide receiver Jester Weah, the team announced Monday.
The first roster deadline will have teams trimming their rosters from 90 to 85 (Aug. 17). Following the second preseason game, teams will need to trim their roster from 85 to 80 by the following Tuesday (Aug. 24). The final round of cuts will be a big one, as teams will need to trim their rosters from 80 to 53 players the Tuesday after the final preseason game (Aug. 31).
#Bears roster moves:
We have waived OL Gage Cervenka, DB Dionte Ruffin and WR Jester Weah.— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) August 16, 2021
With the Bears signing perennial left tackle Jason Peters to a one-year deal, they’ll have to make a corresponding roster move, which means Chicago will be cutting six players this week.
The Bears have until Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT to cut two additional players (technically a third, given the roster move they make when the Peters signing becomes official).
Here are some other players who could be on the chopping block:
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