Chicago Bears release OL Nate Davis

The Chicago Bears have released offensive lineman Nate Davis, the team announced Wednesday.

The Bears signed Davis to a three-year, $30 million contract, with $19.25 million guaranteed, during the 2023 offseason. Davis was brought in to shore up the interior offensive line -- where Teven Jenkins was moved from right guard to left guard to accommodate his addition -- but he failed to live up to that contract.

Davis, who NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed was being shopped by the Bears at the NFL trade deadline, has started just 13 times in the last two seasons. He's dealt with injuries and personal issues, and his play on the field hasn't been up to par, where he allowed 26 QB hurries and 35 QB pressures. Davis, who has started two games this season, hasn't seen the field since Week 5.

With the offensive line ravaged by injuries, Davis was in play to see the field in last week's loss to the New England Patriots. But he woke up with a surprise back injury on Sunday morning and was ruled out before kickoff. It seems that might've been the final straw for Chicago.

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