3 players who won’t be on the Chicago Bears roster after 2020 season

Bears fans, you might not want to hear this reminder, but I’m just doing my job here. In 2017, the Bears were infatuated by unproven North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, and were duped by the San Francisco 49ers to trade a bevy of draft capital to move up one spot to the second overall pick. Chicago got their guy, but at the expense of passing on Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.

After a so-so first season, Trubisky showed flashes of being a solid signal caller in 2018, resulting in the Bears clinching the NFC North. And then, Trubisky flopped week-in and week-out this past season. The former second overall pick was the reason why the Bears couldn’t clinch a playoff berth. Chicago’s offensive drives stalled in countless three-and-outs due to Trubisky’s inability to hit his receivers in the hands further than 20-yards down the field.

This offseason, the Bears gave us a glimpse into the future. Trubisky’s fifth-year option was declined, and the team traded for Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles. Trubisky will be on a short leash in 2020. If he struggles in the slightest, he’ll be banished to the bench and ultimately removed from Chicago altogether.