The Jay Cutler era in Chicago was fraught with a few highs, many, many lows, some questionable decision-making and plenty of memes. We’ve witnessed the evolution of a pudgy, defiant man-child into a fit, slightly less defiant family man.
With the Bears’ release of Cutler on Thursday, we bid adieu to one of the most polarizing Chicago sports figures ever. He may be gone, but thanks to everything below, he will never be forgotten.
After a testy end to his time in Denver, Cutler arrived in Chicago via trade with the Broncos, who received quarterback Kyle Orton and three draft picks in return.