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Bears Shake Up Receiver Room, Cut 2023 Draft Pick
26 Aug
Summary
- Bears GM Ryan Poles cuts ties with 2023 4th-round pick Tyler Scott
- Scott had just 1 catch for 5 yards last season, failed to make 2025 roster
- Preseason star Jahdae Walker's breakout summer led to Scott's release
In a surprising move, the Chicago Bears have cut ties with 2023 fourth-round draft pick Tyler Scott as part of a wider shakeup of their wide receiver room. According to the team's general manager, Ryan Poles, the decision was not based on draft pedigree, but rather on the player's on-field performance.
Scott, who ended the 2024 season with just one catch for five yards, was unable to secure a spot on the 2025 Bears roster. His chances of making the final cut were significantly diminished after the emergence of preseason standout Jahdae Walker, whose breakout summer has earned him a spot on the team.
With only six wide receivers likely to be kept, the Bears have opted to prioritize talent over draft position, parting ways with the former Cincinnati Bearcat. The team's receiving corps is now expected to be led by veterans DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Devin Duvernay, as well as rookies Luther Burden III and Jahdae Walker.
