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NFL insider Jordan Schultz was the first to report the deal. Duvernay is set to join his fourth team in four seasons. The former third-round has been used almost exclusively as a return specialist after seeing some work on offense during his tenure with the Ravens. Duvernay was a two-time Pro Bowler and was also named a First-team All-Pro in 2021 for his skills as a return man, and totaled 1,069 kick return yards while averaging 26.7 yards per return last season in Chicago. It’s unlikely he sees an expanded role next season in Arizona.

Duvernay provides wide receiver depth and will likely compete for a special teams role as a returner. He is not fantasy-relevant. The Bears also signed LS Scott Daly, placed DL Austin Booker on injured reserve with a designation to return, waived LB Carl Jones Jr., signed TE Nikola Kalinic, DB Dontae Manning and S Gervarrius Owens to the practice squad while releasing LS Luke Elkin and DB Mekhi Garner.

The release of Duvernay, who signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract, will clear just over $2.7 million in cap space for the Jaguars. Duvernay returned 19 punts for 167 yards and 14 kicks for 351 yards last season. Duvernay has never totaled more than 37 receptions in his five professional seasons, and won’t be viewed as anything more than a special teamer on the open market. The 2021 First-Team All-Pro returner will be 27 at the start of next season and should draw plenty of interest from special teams coaches.