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Chicago Bears expected to 'move on' from former Oregon State WR Markus Wheaton: Report

Markus Wheaton signed with the Chicago Bears with hope of a fresh start for his career in 2017.

He'll probably be looking for another fresh start in 2018. The Bears are expected to "move on" and released the former Oregon State Beavers wide receiver before the official start of the 2018 season, according to a report.

The Bears have a very good reason to cut Wheaton. He caught just three passes for 51 yards in 11 games during an injury-plagued season in 2017. Wheaton signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Bears and was expected to be their deep threat, but he was beset by injuries beginning in training camp.