Chicago Bears waive Kiran Amegadjie after failing to find trade partner

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Chicago Bears waive Kiran Amegadjie after failing to find trade partner
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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles confirmed the team waived offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie following roster cuts. The former third-round pick struggled to establish consistency over two seasons in Chicago, failing to secure a starting role despite multiple opportunities. Reports indicate the Bears attempted to trade the player prior to the deadline but found no interested teams. Amegadjie eventually cleared the waiver wire and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. Following this roster adjustment, Chicago intends to rely on Braxton Jones at left tackle while waiting for Ozzy Trapilo to return from a patellar tendon injury sustained in January. Amegadjie's departure marks another recent roster move for the organization, which also traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons earlier this summer.

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  • Ryan Poles cited a lack of consistency as the primary reason for releasing Kiran Amegadjie.
  • The Bears failed to secure a trade for Amegadjie before the waiver process began.
  • Kiran Amegadjie signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad after clearing waivers.
  • Braxton Jones will remain at left tackle while Ozzy Trapilo continues injury rehabilitation.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo SportsRyan Poles explains why Bears moved on from Kiran Amegadjie
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Bears general manager Ryan Poles discussed the decision to move on from former third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie.

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