Offensive tackle J’Marcus Webb, running back Armando Allen, tight end Fendi Onobun and quarterbacks Jordan Palmer and Trent Edwards were among 17 players cut by the Bears on Friday, the team announced.
The Bears must cut their roster to 53 players by Saturday. With safety Brandon Hardin (shoulder) and offensive tackle Cory Brandon (broken leg) out with injuries, the Bears still need to cut three players to reach the 53-player limit.
The list of players cut Friday:
RB Armando Allen
G Derek Dennis
QB Trent Edwards
LB Jerry Franklin
WR Brittan Golden
LS Brandon Hartsopn
CB Demontre Hurst
WR Josh Lenz
S Tom Nelson
TE Fendi Onobun
QB Jordan Palmer
DT Christian Tupou
FB Harvey Unga
OT J’Marcus Webb
DE Aston Whiteside
G Edwin Williams
DE Josh Williams
