Power

Echols

Freeman had only joined the Bears last week — the veteran will probably find a practice squad by the time the week is over. The Bears also waived DB Millard Bradford, DL Xavier Carlton, DB Alex Cook, LB Power Echols, DB Kaleb Hayes, QB Austin Reed, RB Ian Wheeler, and TE Joel Wilson. Additionally they released DB Tre Flowers and OL Joshua Miles, and placed DB Zah Frazier on the NFI list.

Echols (6'1/206) is widely considered one of the best inside linebackers in the class, and in the 247Sports composite rankings, he ranks seventh at that ILB position. He’s a local commitment for the Tar Heels, as he currently plays in Charlotte for Zebulon B. Vance High School. Echols picks UNC over offers from schools like Penn State, Tennessee and Virginia; among several others.