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With the Bears signing Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston on Tuesday, the writing was on the wall for Julius Peppers.
LM: #Bears have informed DE Julius Peppers they are terminating his contract.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 11, 2014
The Bears attempted to trade Peppers but with a cap hit of over $18 million it comes as no surprise that they were unable to find someone willing to take on the 34-year-old.
LM: #Bears GM Phil Emery on releasing Julius Peppers: "We appreciate Julius’ contributions to the Bears over the last four years."
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 11, 2014
LM: More Phil Emery on Julius Peppers: “He was a leader on our defense starting every game since coming to Chicago."
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 11, 2014
LM: More Emery on Peppers: "The Chicagoland community has benefited greatly from his quiet generosity. We wish him the best.”
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 11, 2014