Chicago Bears fans left confused by unexpected announcement

Chicago Bears release rookie Zah Frazier, fans react with confusion

Bearsszn, a popular fan social media account, shared Chicago’s unexpected decision to let go of Frazier on its Instagram account.

“The Bears have waived 2025 5th round pick Zah Frazier, per @chicagobears. ,” the caption read, which was posted with a photo of Frazier. “Just an unfortunate story man. He never even got to play a real snap for the Bears……”

Fans expressed confusion and frustration over the team’s decision to release the young defensive back.

“What?? Why?” a fan wrote.

“I know confidentiality, all that, but I’m really curious as to what happened,” another commented.

“Waste of a pick. Bigger waste of everyone’s time. Will we ever know what went on?” a user said.

“Waived him why??? Could have been great I was excited for him this upcoming year. Another dumb decision,” one supporter posted.

“Smh makes no sense,” another wrote.

“Why… didn’t even give him a [expletive] chance,” a fan commented.

Frazier entered Chicago after earning First-Team All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2024 at UTSA. He led the AAC with a career-high six interceptions that season, setting a single-season program record. 

The 25-year-old cornerback began his college career at Southern Illinois in 2019. He then transferred to Coffeyville Community College for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Frazier later played three seasons with the UTSA Roadrunners from 2022 to 2024, appearing in 29 games. He started 10 of 12 games for the team and recorded the second-most interceptions among all FBS defenders.

A native of Cedartown, Georgia, Frazier starred at Cedartown High School. There, he recorded 93 tackles and 10 interceptions and earned all-region honors twice. Had he not been waived, Frazier would have been eligible to join Chicago’s rookie minicamp, which starts this Friday.