Bears release 14 players; must cut 13 more by deadline

The Bears waived 14 players Friday, including guard Johan Asiata, fullback Eddie Williams, wide receivers Andy Fantuz and Onrea Jones, and linebacker Chris Johnson.

The group also included nine undrafted rookies: Linebackers Tressor Baptiste and Deron Minor, cornerbacks Antareis Bryan and Ryan Jones, tackle Josh Davis, punter Spencer Lanning, defensive end Jake Laptad, center Alex Linnenkohl, and receiver Jimmy Young.

The only player waived Friday who has played in a regular-season game for the Bears is Asiata, who appeared in the first two contests last year.

The Bears still must cut 13 more players by 5 p.m. Saturday to reach the NFL’s 53-man roster limit.

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