The Chicago Bears are the latest team to cut their roster down to 75 after making one final move.
NFL source: #Bears have reached an injury settlement with QB Matt Blanchard. Roster now at 75.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 27, 2013
Blanchard fractured a knuckle on his left non-throwing hand in the second preseason game against the Chargers. The injury complicated things with the franchise as the Bears may have considered keeping him for their 53-man roster but couldn't release an injured player without reaching a settlement.
Due to the settlement, Blancahrd is ineligible to re-sign with Chicago until after Week 10.
