LAKE FOREST, Ill. (July 19, 2006) -- Offensive tackle Qasim Mitchell, who started 14 games for the Chicago Bears in 2004, was released along with linebacker Stephen Larsen.
Mitchell started 16 of 23 games played during three seasons with Chicago, setting career highs with 14 starts and 16 games played in 2004. He played in four games in 2005.
Larsen was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2005.