The Chicago Bears have released tight end Trey Burton, the NFL franchise announced on Friday.

Chicago made the move two years after signing Super Bowl-winning TE Burton to a four-year contract.

Burton agreed to a $32million contract with the Bears in March 2018 and he responded with career highs of 54 receptions, 569 yards and six touchdowns in his first season in Chicago.

The 28-year-old was limited to eight games last season after being placed on injured reserve in November due to a groin injury and had 14 catches for 84 yards and one score.

Chicago signed former All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham last month and Burton's role became greatly diminished.

Burton spent his first four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and threw a touchdown to quarterback Nick Foles in their Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots in 2018.