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Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis retires

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis did not report to training camp today, and has informed the team he plans to retire.

Grant Halverson

Sedrick Ellis wasn't even in town long enough to have a a picture in his Bears uniform made available to SBNation. As reported by numerous sources, Ellis is retiring.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bears DT Sedrick Ellis didn&#39;t show for training camp and has informed team he plans to retire.</p>&mdash; Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/360439061527277568">July 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Too bad Ellis didn't come to this conclusion a few weeks ago. I wonder if he had, would Israel Idonije still be a member of the Chicago Bears? From the Pride Of Detroit,

...the Lions signed him (Izzy) for the veteran's minimum ($940,000). His deal included a $65,000 signing bonus, meaning the total worth of his one-year contract is $1.005 million.

Here's some info on Ellis' deal from Brad Biggs.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ellis received a $285K signing bonus and $500K of his $1 mil, 1 yr deal was guaranteed. Would imagine Bears would pursue the signing bonus.</p>&mdash; Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/360439898873921537">July 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

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With Ellis walking away, the Bears now have a roster opening.

What do you think about this latest camp development?

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