Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after a loss to the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the fourth quarter of the loss to the Bucs on Nov. 13, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler is sacked in the fourth quarter against the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon lays a late hit on Jay Cutler in the first quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler lays on the ground after taking a late hit from Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon in the first quarter on Nov. 20, 2016.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler prepares to take the field before the first half against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2016.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler looks to make a pass against the Vikings during the first half on Oct. 31, 2016 at Soldier Field.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after his pass to Kevin White was incomplete on a third down, in the second quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2016.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler is sacked by the Eagles’ Destiny Vaeao and fumbles the ball, which was recovered by the Eagles during the third quarter on Sept. 19, 2016, at Soldier Field.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler attempts to throw the ball while being sacked by the Texans’ John Simon during the second half on Sept. 11, 2016 at NRG Park.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler looks up at the video board, during pregame ceremonies before the start of the season operner against the Texans at NRG Park on Sept. 11, 2016.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler slides in the first half of a preseason game against the Chiefs at Soldier Field on August 27, 2016.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterbacks Brian Hoyer, left, and Jay Cutler enter the field for practice at Family Fest at Soldier Field on August 6, 2016.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler smiles as he chats with Alshon Jeffery during drills on the first day of Bears training camp in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 28, 2016.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler speaks at a press conference on the day the Bears arrive at training camp on July 27, 2016.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler leads a drill during the first day of Bears’ mandatory minicamp on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler looks to throw as the Rams’ Mark Barron applies the pressure in the second quarter.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team’s loss to the Denver Broncos, at Soldier, Field, in Chicago, on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks to the field before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Chicago.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler greet one another after a Bears loss at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left, and Bears quarterback David Fales confer with each other late in the fourth quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Soldier Field in Chicago, on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson after the coin toss before the start of the game at Solider Field Sunday, Dec. 6 2015, in Chicago.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Josh Bellamy celebrates with Jay Cutler after his touchdown against the Lions during the second half.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles in the first quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs the offense in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bears defeated the Bucs, 26-21.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler heads for the locker room during a game against the Vikings.  (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler closes his eyes after throwing a pass during the second half of a game against the Vikings.  (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler nearly fumbles the snap during the first half but gets off the pass for a first down against the Redskins.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Matt Slauson and quarterback Jay Cutler celebrate after Cutler threw a touchdown in the third quarter against the Redskins.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler is hit by the Redskins’ Kedric Golston in the second quarter.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Alshon Jeffery and quarterback Jay Cutler celebrate after they connected for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Redskins.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler slides in front of Redskins linebacker Mason Foster in the second quarter.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler heads to the locker room after the 24-21 loss to the Redskins.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler walks off the field after the OT loss to the 49ers.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler talks to coaches on the phone after throwing an interception-for-touchdown by the 49ers in the first quarter at Soldier Field.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler looks for an open receiver during the second half against the Packers.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler yells to the offensive line during the second half against the Green Bay Packers.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler chat during halftime of their game at Lambeau Field.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler after throwing a touchdown pass to Zach Miller against the Green Bay Packers.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler takes a call from the coaching booth after the Bears failed to convert a two-point conversion against the Broncos to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler against the Broncos at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler runs with the ball as the Rams’ Rodney McLeod and Mark Barron give chase during the third quarter.  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

Jay Cutler runs the ball during the second half against the Rams at Edward Jones Dome.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler throws during warm-ups as Jimmy Clausen looks on before the game against the Rams.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a smile on his face during the game against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler looks for an answer after San Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett returned an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a long pass in the second quarter against the Chargers.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler is sacked by the Chargers defense and fumbles in the first quarter.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler looks on during pregame festivities before playing the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.  (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up with teammates at Qualcomm Stadium.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Vikings.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler reacts after diving into the end zone for a touchdown against the Vikings in the second half.  (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)

Jay Cutler looks to run the ball in for a touchdown during the second half against the Vikings.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler talks with quarterback Jimmy Clausen before the game against the Vikings.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Detroit Lions, 37-34, in overtime at Ford Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler celebrates as running back Matt Forte scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler runs in a first down during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler points out the defense to his offense against the Lions.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first half against the Detroit Lions.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler throws the game-winning touchdown pass to running back Matt Forte while under pressure from Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard late in the fourth quarter.  (Charlie Riedel / AP)

Jay Cutler directs the offense in the second quarter of a game against the Chiefs.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler breaks a tackle by Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson during the second half.  (Charlie Riedel / AP)

Jay Cutler fumbles the ball as the Chiefs recover it for a touchdown in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a laugh on the field during warmups for a game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes the field.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler is sacked by Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Raiders.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler can’t believe the call after he was sacked in the second quarter against the Raiders.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler’s wife Kristin Cavallari watches warmups.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler chats with former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice and Oakland Raiders offensive line coach following a 22-10 Bears win.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler on the sidelines for the Bears’ Week 3 game against the Seahawks.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterbacks David Fales, Jimmy Clausen and Jay Cutler during the game against the Seahawks.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler walks to the locker room with an injury after he threw an interception to the Cardinals late in the first half.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler runs with the ball against the Cardinals in the second quarter at Soldier Field.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler throws an interception in the second quarter as it is picked off by the Cardinals’ Tony Jefferson.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

The Cardinals’ Tony Jefferson runs back an interception for a touchdown as Jay Cutler tries to make the tackle in the second quarter. Cutler was injured on the play.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen take the field for the Week 2 game against the Cardinals at Soldier Field.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler tries to get off a pass before being tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Jay Elliott during the first quarter of their game.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers chats with Jay Cutler prior to their game.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler flashes a smile after a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws in a preseason game against the Bengals.  (Gary Landers / AP)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to pass in the first half.  (Michael Conroy / AP)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler loses his helmet as he dives into the end zone during the first half of a preseason game against the Colts. The play was negated by a penalty.  (Sam Riche / AP)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the bench in the second half of a preseason game against the Colts.  (Sam Riche / AP)

Jay Cutler pauses before heading into the game for the first offensive set in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jay Cutler gets up after being taken down by Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake in the first half of a preseason game.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)