The Bears have released a pair of high 2007 draft picks, defensive end Dan Bazuin and linebacker Mike Okwo, according to Chicago Tribune. "They basically told me that the circumstances at my position were a lot different than the circumstances were when I was drafted in the second round," Bazuin said. "Part of that had to do with my injury. And the other part of it had to do with Alex Brown getting a new contract. It changed the way they looked at me." Chicago didn't formally announce any other roster moves with Saturday's 53-man roster deadline looming. Other confirmed cuts, though, included receiver Mike Hass, fullback Lousaka Polite, running back P.J. Pope, and safety Leonard Peters.