Austin Reed has been waived by the Bears as part of the team's roster cuts, indicating that he will not be part of the final 53-player roster for the upcoming season.

Austin Reed was cut from the Bears' roster despite having a strong training camp, where he posted a passer rating of 117.4. He gained attention as a standout during the team's "Hard Knocks" series but ultimately did not make the team's final cut. Reed will need to clear waivers before potentially joining the practice squad.

Austin Reed has been waived by the Bears but is expected to be re-signed to the practice squad if he clears waivers. He demonstrated his skills during the preseason, completing 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards and one touchdown. An undrafted free agent from Western Kentucky, Reed had a standout college career, throwing for 8,086 yards and 71 touchdowns over his last two seasons. He gained popularity among fans on Hard Knocks with a memorable karaoke performance of Keyshia Cole’s "Love."

Austin Reed's status remains uncertain as he has been listed fourth on the Bears' quarterback depth chart during training camp.

Austin Reed made a strong case for a spot on the Bears' practice squad by playing the entire second half of the preseason finale. He finished with an impressive 8 of 10 passing for 63 yards and a touchdown, achieving a 126.2 passer rating. Reed threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Sweeney during his time on the field, scoring touchdowns on his first two possessions. While the Bears have Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent on their roster, Reed's performance could earn him a place in the organization's plans.