-It was also reported today that the Bears are actively shopping defensive end Alex Brown in a trade or will end up outright releasing him.
This comes as a bit of a shock. Brown has never been a dominating player, but he's been the most consistent defensive lineman the Bears have had in recent years and is a high-motor player with high character and good locker room support. Even if his $5.5 million dollar salary is high, I don't agree with releasing him. If the Bears could get a third round pick in exchange (which they won't), I'd certainly consider it. I won't say I'm angered by the notion of losing him, but it doesn't make sense to me on the field... yet.
