-->

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0824/nfl_u_barber11_576.jpg
This was a surprise. After the Bears fortified the running back position with the addition of Michael Bush yesterday, today they lose a player with the retirement of Marion Barber. From Brad Biggs;

#Bears announce RB Marion Barber has decided to retire. Not sure there would be home for him in NFL if he wanted to play

With Barber off roster, #Bears will save $2.0 million vs cap -- 1.9 base salary and 100K workout bonus

Barber will count $250K vs cap, pro-ration of signing bonus from 2011 of $500K

Odds were high that the Bears were going to release him after the Bush signing, but now he leaves the NFL on his terms. He had a rocky lone season in Chicago, but he did give a good counter-punch to Matt Forte. It's unfortunate that fans will remember his miscues in Chicago, and not the tough running he provided.


Written by MM and P via FeedCrossing, Content News Source

We are the internet’s premiere content exchange for great sports articles and blog posts. We bring together publishers looking for a great source for sports-related content with writers and websites looking to promote their websites and blogs.

BUY MERCH!

BUY MERCH!
Low price, available in multiple styles and colors!