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Chicago Bears release QB Trevor Siemian

Chicago Bears Free Agency: The Bears released quarterback Trevor Siemian Thursday after signing PJ Walker to serve as their backup QB in 2023

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3 years ago

March 16, 2023

Bryan Perez

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When the Chicago Bears announced the signing of quarterback PJ Walker, it felt like a foregone conclusion that Trevor Siemian’s days as a Bear were numbered.

No one would’ve guessed he’d be gone this fast, though.

The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that they released Siemian just hours after making the Walker signing official.

#Bears released QB Trevor Siemian today.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2023

Siemian started one game for the Bears in 2022, completing 15-of-26 passes for 157 yards with one touchdown and an interception.

Trevor Siemian served as a quality backup for Justin Fields’ first season as the Bears’ unquestioned starter, more for his role as a mentor than an actual player. Now that Fields has matured into the Chicago Bears’ franchise quarterback, PJ Walker’s skill set as a potential injury replacement makes more sense for the offense.

Walker signed a two-year deal with the Bears Thursday.

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