After signing Lamarr Houston to a five-year, $35 million contract on Monday, the Chicago Bears have released veteran pass rusher Julius Peppers. This was a long time coming, especially considering Pepper’s dropoff in production last season and rather hefty price tag in 2014.
LM: #Bears have informed DE Julius Peppers they are terminating his contract.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 11, 2014
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