Chicago Bears Release Defensive Back Zah Frazier After Rookie Season Absence
Bears waive Frazier, DB who sat out all of 2025
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The Chicago Bears have waived defensive back Zah Frazier, who did not play during the 2025 season due to personal issues. A fifth-round pick from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Frazier was expected to compete for a roster spot after missing all of his rookie year.
- 01Zah Frazier was waived by the Chicago Bears after sitting out the entire 2025 season.
- 02He was a fifth-round draft pick in 2025 from UTSA.
- 03Frazier was placed on the non-football injury list due to personal reasons.
- 04He participated in limited activities during the season, focusing on classroom and weight room work.
- 05Frazier was expected to compete for a spot on the 53-man roster in the upcoming minicamp.
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The Chicago Bears announced the waiver of defensive back Zah Frazier on Thursday after he sat out the entirety of the 2025 NFL season due to personal issues. Frazier, selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), had participated in rookie minicamp but was later placed on the non-football injury list. Bears general manager Ryan Poles noted that Frazier's situation stemmed from issues prior to joining the team. Throughout the season, Frazier was limited to classroom and weight room activities, missing out on gameplay. He was anticipated to compete for a position on the 53-man roster alongside fellow cornerback Malik Muhammad, a fourth-round pick in the latest draft. Frazier is eligible to participate in the upcoming rookie minicamp scheduled for May 8-9.
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