Jarron Gilbert was among the plethora of Chicago Bears cuts Saturday
Among the 21 players cut Saturday by the Chicago Bears were their top draft picks from 2009.
Defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert and wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias, both third-rounders, were given their walking papers Saturday as the Bears trimmed their roster to 53.
Iglesias was hampered by an injury throughout training camp and didn’t set the world on fire in his rookie season, having played in just one game.
Gilbert, meanwhile, could catch on with another team or wind up on the practice squad after recording two sacks this preseason.
The Bears also released linebacker and specials teams standout Tim Shaw.
Here is the full list of the 21 players cut by the Bears.
Al Afalava – Safety
Freddie Barnes – Wide Receiver
Josh Beekman – Offensive Lineman
Cornelius Brown – Cornerback
Jarron Gilbert – Defensive End
Levi Horn – Tackle
Juaquin Iglesias – Wide Receiver
Dan LeFevour – Quarterback
Kevin Malast – Linebacker
James Marten – Tackle
Greg Mathews – Wide Receiver
Quentin Scott – Safety
Tim Shaw – Linebacker
Kelvin Smith – Linebacker
Woodny Turenne – Cornerback
Barry Turner – Defensive End
Tim Walter – Center
Aaron Webster – Safety
Eddie Williams – Fullback
Edwin Williams – Offensive Lineman
Mick Williams – Defensive End
29-yeard-old journeyman tight end Richard Angulo also had his contract terminated. He was out of football in 2009 after bouncing aroudn the league since 2003.