The Facts: The Bears signed Martellus Bennett to a four-year, $20 million contract Tuesday, and they released Davis this morning, a move that will clear $2.5 million in salary cap space.

Diehards Line:As Sun-Times beat man Sean Jensen notes, Davis flashed potential and was given every opportunity to fill the void left by Greg Olsen. But Davis, a 2008 fifth-round pick, ultimately disappointed. He had the size, the speed, and he could block and catch. But he struggled with consistency, and his productivity in clutch situations left much to be desired. In January, after Davis had 19 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns, GM Phil Emery acknowledged that the tight end had a "rough season. ..." Now he's gone. Davis finishes his five-year stint with the Bears with a solid 11 touchdowns but just 47 catches for 529 yards. Bennett had 55 catches for 626 yards and five touchdowns last season alone and his presence is an upgrade at the position. ... Meanwhile, Jensen reports the Steelers could be an eventual landing spot for Davis.