The Bears have reportedly released TE Brandon Manumaleuna and his monster contract that he signed last off-season.
This move makes sense considering Manumaleuna was not at all what the Bears thought they got when they signed him.
He signed a five year, $15 million deal last off-season, but Manumaleuna wasn’t the blocking tight end they desired. He reeled only five passes for 43 yards and one touchdown in 16 games last season.
He was known as the “best” blocking tight end in the league when the Bears brought him in, but the Bears added Matt Spaeth today and he will likely take over as the blocking tight end.
What does this mean for Greg Olsen?
All the rumors about Olsen being traded could easily be false now that the Bears dumped Manumaleuna. Olsen, Spaeth and Davis will likely be the three tight ends the Bears have on the roster this season.
It’s a smart move to
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