Chicago Bears release DT Jeremiah Ratliff, sign Ziggy Hood

Here's one out of nowhere:

Full story on #Bears releasing DL Jeremiah Ratliff and signing DL Ziggy Hood. Link: https://t.co/GKZjCPZ9Mz pic.twitter.com/LAo2a6QuWe

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 22, 2015

Ratliff, who began the season on a suspension, reportedly had to be escorted from Halas Hall after an exchange with Bears general manager Ryan Pace. Ratliff notched six tackles this season in the two games he had played.

Also, showing there's more to the story than "moving forward in the best interest":

Can confirm that Lake Forest Police presence was at Halas Hall following Jeremiah Ratliff's release by the Bears. https://t.co/5ANt2I6So7

— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) October 22, 2015

Evander "Ziggy" Hood was the 32nd overall pick by the Steelers in the 2009 draft. He spent 5 years in Pittsburgh, starting in 46 games. In 2014, he moved to Jacksonville where he played in 16 games and started none.  He has not logged a snap in 2015.

The news comes as a bit of a surprise,as Ratliff was expected to anchor and add some flexibility to the Bears defensive line. As more comes out about this story check back. What thoughts do you have?