Chicago Bears: Released LB Tremaine Edmunds. Placed C Drew Dalman on the reserve/retired list.

The Bears released a 2-time Pro Bowl linebacker in his prime, allowing him to seek trades rather than retain or maximize return value, representing poor asset management.

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

The Contract Value Index rates this as a fair-value signing with a CVI ratio of 1.46. Tremaine projects at below-average production (45/100) for the LB position. The salary is well below the LB market rate (30/100), contributing to the value profile. At 95/100 on the age-prime scale, Tremaine is in or near his prime years.

Based on contract structure and market comparables