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Chicago Bears release TE Ben Braunecker

The Chicago Bears have released tight end Ben Braunecker, the team announced Tuesday.

Braunecker’s release frees up $1.5 million in salary cap space.

A 2016 undrafted free agent out of Harvard, Braunecker played in 47 games for the Bears. In his four seasons with the Bears, Braunecker totaled 13 receptions for 142 yards and one touchdown.

In the 2019 season, Braunecker appeared in 11 games and missed the final five games due to a concussion that placed him on the injured reserve. Braunecker recorded six receptions for 59 yards and his only touchdown.

The Bears have to make roster cuts due to the NFL limiting the training camp roster to 80 players. The remaining tight ends on the roster are Jimmy Graham, Demetrius Harris, Cole Kmet, Adam Shaheen, J.P. Holtz, Jesper Horsted, Eric Saubert, and Darion Clark.

Chicago released Trey Burton earlier this offseason, and there will be plenty more tight ends that will be released ahead of the regular season.

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