August 31, 2013
Hardin was cut by the Bears on Friday,
ESPN Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
Hardin, a third-round selection in 2012, sees his career with the Bears come to a close without ever playing a regular season snap. He sat out all of 2012 with a neck injury and didn't stand out in training camp despite being healthy. A source said that Hardin did suffer a fractured scapula in Thursday's preseason finale, so he could be stashed on injured reserve by the Bears if he passes through waivers unclaimed.