Bears decline QB Mitchell Trubisky’s fifth-year option

With the deadline to exercise quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s fifth-year option fast approaching, the Chicago Bears had an important decision to make regarding their former No. 2 overall pick.

In what’s not a surprise to many, the Bears have declined Trubisky’s fifth-year option, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The #Bears are declining the fifth-year option on QB Mitch Trubisky, source said.

The team has liked Trubisky’s attitude since the Nick Foles trade and it’ll be an open competition. A chance for Trubisky to make himself a lot of money before his contract expires next March.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 2, 2020

The writing has been on the wall regarding Trubisky following a disappointing 2019 season, which was easily the worst of his three-year career.

While the Bears offense as a whole was abysmal, Trubisky was the biggest concern. So much so that general manager Ryan Pace was forced to bring in reinforcements.

Chicago traded a fourth-round pick for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles, who has experience in a Matt Nagy-like offense, earlier this offseason.

The Bears insist that there will be an open competition for the starting spot, but many have Foles pegged as the presumed starter.

Still, Trubisky has an opportunity to prove everyone wrong with a strong showing in his fourth season. If not, the Bears will move on — and add another failed quarterback to their history books.