Matt Forte announces Bears won’t re-sign him

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Matt Forte says that his days with the Bears are over, announcing on Instagram that the team told him he won’t be re-signed.

Despite my wishes, my days as a member of the Chicago Bears have sadly come to an end. I was informed earlier this week from the GM that they will not be attempting to re-sign me in free agency. I will remain forever grateful for my time spent in Chicago and being able to play for an organization with such a rich history. My only regret is not being able to win a Lombardi trophy for the best fans in all of sports. I’m excited about the next chapter of my NFL career. But, Chicago will always be home. God Bless and Bear Down!

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Feb 12, 2016 at 7:15am PST

Forte officially will become a free agent March 9.

After three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons, Forte ran for 898 yards in 2015 but still averaged 4.1 yards per carry. He caught 44 passes, his fewest since 2012, for 389 yards.

Forte missed three games with a knee injury and toward the end of the season lost carries to rookie Jeremy Langford.

Even though Forte is 30, the age when running backs typically hit the wall, he will be a coveted free agent with his ability to both run and catch passes.

[NFL.com]

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