The Chicago Bears announced the release of defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon on Friday, opening a roster spot ahead of their Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints . The move appears to precede the likely return of Austin Booker, who has been on injured reserve with a knee injury since the preseason.

Kpassagnon joined Chicago in July 2025, reuniting with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, with whom he had previously worked during his time with the Saints. After releasing him during final roster cuts in August, the Bears re-signed the 31-year-old to the practice squad before promoting him to the active roster in Week 4. Over four games with the Bears, he recorded five tackles (one for loss), one sack, and two quarterback hits.

The veteran pass rusher was initially brought in to

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