Wills' Bears Comeback Fails: Cut After One-Year Deal

Jedrick Wills Jr. will not be returning to football with the Chicago Bears. The team released the 27-year-old offensive tackle on Sunday, concluding his comeback attempt. Wills had signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract in March, aiming to compete at left tackle and believing his injury problems were behind him.

His efforts were unsuccessful, as Wills failed to impress in Chicago's left tackle competition. Lingering knee issues, which had limited him in Cleveland, continued to be a factor. Consequently, the Bears made the decision to cut him before the final roster deadline.

In Cleveland, the Browns have named Spencer Fano, their No. 9 overall draft pick from April, as the starting left tackle. Fano earned the position throughout training camp, with the Browns hoping he will be the long-term solution at the position that Wills never became for them.

The Browns also face other roster decisions, particularly at quarterback and wide receiver, as they finalize their 53-man roster by Sunday evening.