Davis signed with the Bears away from the Tennessee Titans in the spring of 2023, inking a three-year, $30 million deal to fortify the offensive line. His deal is the largest contract general manager Ryan Poles has given out to an offensive lineman during his tenure. Things got off on the wrong foot, though.

Chicago announced on Wednesday that the club has released Nate Davis. The Bears signed Davis to a three-year, $30 million deal in March 2023. He started 11 games last year and two games in 2024 before he was benched. He’s been a healthy scratch in recent weeks, with Chicago trying to deal him elsewhere.

The Chicago Bears have made the decision they are better off paying Nate Davis to no longer be on the team than carrying him as a reserve. The team released the veteran guard on Wednesday, an admission of the miss they made when signing him to a $30 million,