Chicago Bears 2023 Final Cuts Tracker

The Chicago Bears got their final cuts ahead of the 2023 season underway on Sunday. It will continue over the next 72 hours, with the deadline coming on August 30th. GM Ryan Poles must get the roster down from 90 to 53, meaning 37 players will lose their jobs soon. It’s a harsh reality for many after weeks of hard work in the summer heat. Even worse is the likelihood a few more players will also be cut to make way for potential waiver wire pickups and trade acquisitions. The NFL can be cutthroat.

Here is the full list of cuts so far. We will be keeping track of them all as they come. Be sure to save this article so you can know who’s in and who’s out.

Chicago Bears cuts ahead of the final deadline.

QB P.J. Walker

Nobody saw the possibility coming in the spring. Tyson Bagent changed that with his rapid improvement, capped by three impressive preseason outings. The Bears saw no need to keep Walker and his hefty contract as the #3 guy.

OG Alex Leatherwood

This was a minor surprise. Leatherwood seemed to show improvement at left guard, only allowing one pressure on the QB in three preseason games. My best guess is the Bears weren’t impressed by his run-blocking or his lack of aggression.

OT Gabe Houy (injury)

This is a sad story. Houy was a capable blocker at Pitt, but injuries haunted him during his time there. That’s why he went undrafted. It’s a horrible twist of fate to see his run with the Bears end on an ugly leg injury.