Overview
- Chicago announced Kpassagnon’s release on Friday, opening a roster spot before Sunday’s game against the Saints.
- The move is widely viewed as paving the way for Austin Booker’s activation after two full weeks of practice following a preseason knee injury, though no activation has been announced.
- Booker impressed in August with four preseason sacks and was expected to rotate behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.
- The Bears’ pass rush has lagged, with Sweat and Odeyingbo combining for only two sacks through six weeks.
- Kpassagnon, signed before camp and promoted in Week 4, logged five tackles and one sack in four games; the Bears also ruled out kicker Cairo Santos (thigh) and linebacker Noah Sewell (concussion) for Sunday.