Bears fail to trade Alex Brown, release him instead.

LAKE FOREST— The Bears released DE Alex Brown, a fourth-round selection (104th overall) by the Bears in the 2002 NFL Draft who appeared in 127 career games (107 starts) in eight seasons. He recorded 483 tackles, 43.5 sacks, 55 tackles for losses, five interceptions, 16 forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks during his NFL career. Brown was named a second-alternate for the 2007 Pro Bowl after being named a first-alternate a year earlier.