Bears Release Edmunds, Colts Eye Trade

0:00With the NFL today, March 6th, the Chicago Bears just released linebacker Tremaine Edmonds, freeing up $15 million in salary cap space. The 27-year-old is now a free agent after spending three seasons with the bears, where he showed solid skills. Earlier this week, the Bears had allowed him to seek a trade, but no deals happened. Edmonds stands out as a strong tackler and one of the top run defenders at his position last year. He has nine interceptions over the past three seasons and 18 past breakups in the last four. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts face big question marks at linebacker. Their room lacks NFL experience beyond a few veterans, and reports say they are looking at trade options involving Zaire Franklin. Adding a player like Edmonds could bring the depth, competition, and coverage help the Colts desperately need this off-season. The Colts also have cap issues, sitting $4.7 million over the limit right now after tagging a player. As Edmonds hits the market, teams like Indy might make a move soon.

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