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Trades, trades, oh so many trades. A look back at the year that was in Chicago sports.
2017 in review: What happened in Chicago sports
Nam Y. Huh / AP; Wilfredo Lee / AP
Statistically speaking, no quarterback in Bears history has put up the numbers (franchise records for yards, completions, touchdowns, quarterback rating, wins) Jay Cutler did in his tenure with team. But after eight years — two presidential terms, if you like — the team decided to vote for change, releasing Cutler and signing free agent Mike Glennon on a three-year deal worth $43.5 million. Cutler retired, was hired by Fox Sports to be an analyst and unretired to join the Dolphins, never stepping foot in the broadcast booth. Glennon’s career as the Bears starter lasted four games before he was replaced by No. 2 draft pick Mitch Trubisky.