Tag: Buster Skrine

Here’s what Buster Skrine’s release means for Bears’ salary cap situation

Buster Skrine was the Bears’ first cap casualty this offseason. Here’s what his release means for Chicago’s salary cap.

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The Chicago Bears made their first cut of the offseason with cornerback Buster Skrine, who Adam Schefter reported will be released after two years with the team.

It wasn’t a move that came by surprise, and it’s a show of faith by Beas brass in regards to their young cornerbacks in Duke Shelley and Kindle Vildor.

But how does Skrine’s release affect Chicago’s salary cap situation?

Before the move, the Bears were around $2.7 million over the salary cap, per Over the Cap. Skrine’s release frees up $2.7 million in salary-cap space, which would bring Chicago to right around the salary cap floor of $180 million (they currently have $233,000 in cap space, if it remains $180 million).

Although, there’s a possibility that the Bears could designate the move as a post-June 1 cut, which would save nearly $5 million in cap space.

While there’s no agreed-upon amount for the 2021 salary cap, it will be no less than the agreed-upon floor of $180 million, and it could be as high as $185 million. That’s still a good $13-18 million less than last season, which is going to make things difficult on Pace.

Skrine might’ve been the first cap casualty, but he won’t be the last. Other candidates include tight end Jimmy Graham and right tackle Bobby Massie.

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Twitter reacts to Bears CB Buster Skrine’s pending release

Twitter had plenty to say about Bears CB Buster Skrine’s pending release, which included plenty of relief.

The Chicago Bears’ first salary cap casualty of the offseason didn’t come as a surprise as cornerback Buster Skrine is expected to be released with one season left on his original three-year deal.

The move frees up $2.7 million in salary cap space. If Chicago designates the move as a post-June 1 cut, it would save nearly $5 million in cap space.

In two seasons with the Bears, Skrine recorded 112 total tackles and eight pass breakups. Last year, Skrine missed the final five games after suffering a concussion.

Twitter had plenty to say about Skrine’s pending release, which included relief and optimism for young cornerbacks Duke Shelley and Kindle Vildor. Oh, and for the overly optimistic, they looked at it as a method to free up cap space for a franchise quarterback.

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The Bears are releasing CB Buster Skrine

The Bears first cap casualty of the offseason is cornerback Buster Skrine, which frees up $2.7 million in salary cap space.

With a decreasing salary cap, the Chicago Bears have begun the process of cutting players to free up cap space. And the first victim this offseason isn’t a big surprise.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears are releasing cornerback Buster Skrine.

The move frees up $2.7 million in salary cap space, which would bring the Bears to right around the salary cap floor of $180 million. If Chicago designates the move as a post-June 1 cut, it would save nearly $5 million in cap space.

Last season, Skrine recorded 64 total tackles and three pass breakups in 12 games. Skrine missed the final four regular-season and wild-card games after suffering a concussion.

In two seasons with the Bears, Skrine recorded 112 total tackles and eight pass breakups.

With Skrine’s release, that opens the door for Duke Shelley to get a shot at nickelback. Or Chicago could choose to go in another direction.

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5 Bears that could be on the chopping block this offseason

With a decreased salary cap, the Bears are in a rough spot. Here are players they could part ways with this offseason to free up cap space.

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The Chicago Bears have plenty of needs to address this offseason. Although, outside of the 2021 NFL Draft, it’s going to be difficult given their limited salary cap space. With the salary cap expected to decrease by roughly $18 million, they’re currently around $2 million over the salary cap for 2021, according to Over The Cap.

There are players the Bears could part ways with this offseason to free up a good chunk of salary cap space, which would allow Pace to help navigate a very difficult salary cap situation ahead of free agency.

Here are five players that could be on the chopping block this offseason.

One question at every position for Bears’ defense, specialists this offseason

We’re taking a look at some of the biggest questions by position for this Bears team, finishing with defense and special teams.

We’re just over a month into the Chicago Bears’ offseason, and it’s already been a busy one. The Bears have been involved in trade talks for multiple veteran quarterbacks around the league, which is just one of many questions on offense that need to be answered heading into 2021.

Before the offseason kicks into gear with the start of free agency next month, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest questions by position for this team in what’s going to be a make-or-break season for general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy.

After looking at the questions on offense, let’s wrap it up for a pair of units with less concern but still plenty of questions: Defense and special teams.

Here’s one question at every position for the Bears’ defense and special teams heading into an important offseason.

Bears CB grades: Jaylon Johnson impresses in rookie year

We’re grading the 2020 Bears, continuing with the cornerbacks, where Kyle Fuller and Jaylon Johnson and solid seasons.

The Chicago Bears wrapped another disappointing season that ended with an early exit from the postseason. With the offseason in full swing, it provides an opportunity for the team to look back at went right, what went wrong and how to improve in 2021.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going position by position through the 2020 Bears and grading every player. We already looked at the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, inside linebackers and outside linebackers. We’re continuing with the cornerbacks, where the Bears got solid play out of Kyle Fuller and Jaylon Johnson, who shined in his rookie season.

Bears inactives: Which players won’t play vs. Saints in wild-card round?

Here’s a look at the players that won’t be suiting up for the Bears when they face the Saints on Sunday.

The Chicago Bears released their list of inactives ahead of today’s game against the New Orleans Saints, and it’s bad news for the Bears

Chicago will be without linebacker Roquan Smith (elbow) and receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle), as both were ruled out on Saturday. But they’ll also be without cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) for the fourth straight game, which leaves them even more vulnerable in the secondary.

Here’s a look at the players that won’t be suiting up for the Bears:

Bears injury report: Roquan Smith, Jaylon Johnson, Darnell Mooney questionable vs. Saints

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Friday’s practice, as well as game designations against the Saints.

The Chicago Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s wild-card game against the New Orleans Saints, where some key starters have a chance to play.

Linebacker Roquan Smith (elbow), cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) have all been listed as questionable for Chicago’s playoff game.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Friday’s practice, as well as game designations against the Saints.

Bears inactives: Which players won’t play vs. Packers in Week 17?

Here’s a look at the players that won’t be suiting up for the Bears when they face the Packers on Sunday.

The Chicago Bears released their list of inactives ahead of today’s game against the Green Bay Packers, and there’s both good and bad news for the Bears.

Chicago will once again be without rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and cornerback Buster Skrine (concussion). But the good news is that a slew of Bears players that were questionable — including running back/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson tight end Cole Kmet and safety Tashaun Gipson — will play.

Here’s a look at the players that won’t be suiting up for the Bears:

Bears injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Buster Skrine ruled out vs. Packers

Here’s a look at the Bears’ full injury report from Friday’s practice, as well as game designations vs. the Packers.

The Chicago Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, which included a couple of key starters in the secondary that have already been ruled out.

Chicago has once again ruled out cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and Buster Skrine (concussion), which means more of Duke Shelley and Kindle Vildor in Week 17.

There were also a handful of players deemed questionable against the Packers, including running back/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, tight end Cole Kmet and safety Tashaun Gipson.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Friday’s practice, as well as game designations against the Packers.