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UNC Football: Chicago Bears waive rookie receiver Dazz Newsome

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 28: Dazz Newsome #83 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball and is chased by Bradley McDougald #30 of the Tennessee Titans during an NFL preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bears defeated the Titans 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Former UNC football standout Dazz Newsome has been waived by the Chicago Bears.

Just days before the start of the 2021 NFL season and in the midst of final roster cuts, the Chicago Bears made the decision to waive rookie wide receiver Dazz Newsome on Tuesday.