NFC North

Veteran NFL Linebacker Reportedly Cut On Wednesday

By Matt Hladik The Chicago Bears moved on from veteran linebacker A.J. Klein on Wednesday. Chicago released A.J. Klein, who was acquired from the Baltimore Ravens as part of the Roquan Smith trade last month. Klein appeared in the last two games for Chicago, playing strictly on special teams. In addition to cutting Klein, the Bears signed experienced defensive end Taco Charlton off the Saints' practice squad and activated linebacker Matt Adams off injured reserve. A fifth-round pick of the Panthers in 2013, Klein spent his first four pro seasons in Carolina. He then moved on to New Orleans, wh…