We would assume this is a post-June 1 release, as a pre-June 1 release would actually result in a cap surcharge instead of savings. Eight days shy of his 32nd birthday, Trevathan was limited to five games by a knee injury in 2021. Aside from a strong 2017-18, Trevathan was never really the difference maker in Chicago he teased he would be in Denver. He is capable of playing all three downs, though. His age and recent injury history will be conspiring against him in free agency. 

Trevathan opened the season on injured reserve with a knee injury, so this second trip to the injured list officially ends his season. Even in the five games he played, Trevathan was nothing more than a part-time player. While his contract makes him difficult to cut, it would not be surprising if Trevathan has played his final game with the Bears. 

Trevathan missed the first four games of the year with a knee injury. He returned to practice 10 days ago so he should not be dealing with any limitations in his first game back. Trevathan started all 16 games for the Bears last year but Alec Ogletree, who has been filling in for him, has played well in his absence. Ogletree totaled 12 combined tackles in Week 4 and broke up a Jared Goff pass on fourth down in the end zone. The Bears may choose to keep Ogletree out there until he gives them a reason to let Trevathan have his starting role back. 

Trevathan is still locked into a starting job after starting all 16 games a season ago. Trevathan was a major liability in 2020, but free agent fill-in Alec Ogletree is not going to be any better. It is a concern for the Bears' defense.