ESPN projected bold free agency and NFL draft moves for all 32 teams, including this unexpected prediction for the Chicago Bears.

The first NFL Draft pick from South Alabama, Everett played for USA in 2015 and 2016, joining the Jaguars when UAB dropped its football program after his single season with the Blazers in 2014. Everett is a free agent for the fourth time in his NFL career. This is the first time it has been involuntarily.

Who wouldn't want a star-in-the-making like Ashton Jeanty? Players like him will be tempting for the Bears, but it's imperative that they address the line of scrimmage.

It was the second season in a row that he finished with that sack total, suggesting he reached his ceiling in Chicago.The Bears were expected to prioritize edge rusher in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft before Walker's release.

The Chicago Bears announced the release of defensive end DeMarcus Walker and tight end Gerald Everett on Friday in a move that freed more than $10 million in cap space.

The Bears are releasing veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Releasing Walker and tight end Gerald Everett will save the Bears more than $10 million in salary cap space.