Royal was showing promise last year when healthy but he can't say healthy. Wouldn't mind if we let go of Houston and attempt to sign Hicks to a long term deal while he's cheap.
Bears Cut 4 Veterans, Including WR Eddie Royal May 11, 2017 3:27 PM By Chris Emma
By Chris Emma–
(CBS) With a new crop of rookies set for minicamp Friday at Halas Hall, the Bears have released four veterans from the roster.
On Thursday, the Bears released receiver Eddie Royal and waived defensive lineman Will Sutton, offensive lineman Cornelius Edison and fullback Paul Lasike.
Royal was signed to a three-year, $15 million deal in 2015. He has since been paid in full the $10 million guaranteed, meaning the Bears owe him no more. He played in just 18 games over two seasons, recording 70 catches for 607 yards and three touchdowns.
Sutton was a third-round pick to the Bears in 2014. He primarily served as a reserve at nose tackle, recording 39 tackles but no sacks in three seasons.
Edison served as a backup at center for the Bears. He was waived on several occasions by the Bears last season. Lasike became the team’s primary fullback, a role likely to be assumed by rookie Freddie Stevenson.
The Bears open rookie minicamp on Friday at Halas Hall.
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Wasn't Eddison a practice squad guy they moved up after Grasu went down at center? Guessing he was not showing any improvement,but center is a fairly loaded position.
So long Eddie. I'm not real excited for Cruz to visit either.
We have a visit set with Cruz?
EDIT: Never mind. i saw the tweet. I was actually hoping that we could get him, but not sure how much he has left. I don;t think he is like Brandon Marshall and just keeps ticking way past his expiration date.
