The Chicago Bears have made a roster move that signals the end of the road for a recent draft pick. Cornerback Zah Frazier, selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, has been waived by the team, as announced on Thursday.

Frazier's tenure with the Bears was marked by absence rather than action. He never saw the field as a rookie, having been placed on the non-football injury/illness list back in August 2025. The team cited a personal matter at the time, but no further details were ever disclosed by either Frazier or the organization. With the 2026 season approaching, it's clear that the Bears have decided to move on.

This roster move opens up a valuable spot on Chicago's 90-man offseason roster. As the team prepares for this weekend's rookie minicamp, they now have the flexibility to add another player—whether it's a fresh undrafted free agent or a veteran looking for a second chance. For Frazier, the waiver wire awaits, and he'll hope another team gives him the opportunity to prove himself on the field.

For Bears fans, this is a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the NFL. A fifth-round pick is no guarantee of a roster spot, and sometimes, off-field circumstances can derail even the most promising careers before they truly begin.