The Facts: The Bears have decided to release Parkey at the start of the league year, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Diehards Line: Rapoport went on to advise his Twitter followers a fresh start is welcomed by both parties, and the Pro Bowler will likely find work quickly. He’s still due $3.5 million guaranteed on his 2019 contract. Parkey had a poor season that had a terrible ending, and he seemed to alienate the Bears’ coaching staff and front office with the TV interview he gave days after his season-ending miss. Now he’s on the way out in Chicago, and the Bears will need to find a new kicker for 2019.