Even though people saw it coming for a while now, it’s still no less easy to digest. Jay Cutler has been the starting quarterback on the Chicago Bears for eight seasons. Nobody else in franchise history started more games or threw for more yards and touchdowns. That garners a certain degree of respect for the man, especially given the high number of sacks and hits he endured across that span. Yet it changes nothing in the end.
The Cutler era is all but over as the team is officially exploring trade possibilities for the 33-year old veteran.
Chicago Bears have actively started seeking a trade partner for quarterback Jay Cutler, per @JeffDarlington.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 21, 2017
Odds are given his age and health history the Bears won’t be able to recoup much more than a late round pick, likely no higher than a fifth rounder. Some believe even that is unlikely since teams now know the team is certain to cut him if they don’t get any offers. However, quarterbacks are a prime commodity in this league, even older ones. Given his friendly contract, cheap price and still considerable talent it would only take one team to make something happen.
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Here are five destinations that hold some degree of possibility for him.
