It's cut season around the NFL, and one veteran cornerback was the victim of a surprise release Sunday.
The Chicago Bears have informed cornerback Tim Jennings that he's been released, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the team's plans. ESPN first reported the news.
"They told me they were going to go younger," Jennings told Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, regarding the Bears' reasoning for the release. He added that he is looking forward to finding his next team.
Jennings played five seasons in Chicago, recording 16 interceptions, including a career-high nine in 2012.