Roster Moves: Bears reach 53-man roster limit

Larry Mayer

The Bears reached the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit Tuesday by waiving 13 players, releasing nine vested veterans and placing offensive lineman Larry Borom, defensive lineman Jacob Martin and receiver Dante Pettis on injured reserve, with Borom and Martin designated to return.

The following players were waived:

Austin Reed, quarterback Brenden Bates, tight end Theo Benedet, offensi