The Chicago Bears had a serious choice to make on free agent-to-be Kyle Fuller. Since they decided not to exercise the fifth year option for their former first round pick, Fuller had the chance to hit the free agent market next week—that is, if the Bears decided not to tag him. While the Bears did not use the franchise tag, they did apply a tag that gives them control over whether or not they ultimately lose Fuller.
Fuller is a coveted cornerback who enjoyed a very strong contract year last year for the Bears after missing the entirety of the 2016 season due to a knee injury and subsequent recovery.