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May 11, 2017 / 6:58 PM

Chicago Bears release veteran WR Eddie Royal

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal warming up. File photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal warming up. File photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo

The Chicago Bears released receiver Eddie Royal, the club announced Thursday.

Royal was due $5 million this coming season in the final year of a three-year, $15 million contract. He was a disappointing performer over this two seasons with the Bears.

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Royal, who turns 31 on May 21, caught just 70 passes for 607 yards and three touchdowns in 18 games with Chicago. He also had a punt return for a touchdown in 2016.

Royal missed time with a knee injury in 2015, and a toe injury last season.

The nine-year veteran has 408 career receptions for 4,357 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also played for the Denver Broncos (2008-11) and San Diego Chargers (2012-14) before joining the Bears.

The Bears also released defensive lineman Will Sutton, fullback Paul Lasike and center Cornelius Edison.

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