The Chicago Bears made a couple of roster moves ahead of mandatory minicamp, releasing defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu and signing nose tackle Mike Pennel.
Attaochu’s release doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering he wasn’t a good fit for Matt Eberflus’ scheme, despite raving about his fit in the system just five days earlier. Attaochu’s release frees up $2.45 million in salary cap space.
Meanwhile, Pennel is back for his second stint with Chicago. He signed with the Bears last June before landing on injured reserve and being cut in late August.