Porter announced his retirement Friday, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
Porter last played for the Bears in 2016, but he's best known for his pick-six that essentially clinched a win for the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV against the Colts. He finished his career with 370 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 13 interceptions and 72 pass breakups.
Porter started 28 of his 30 games played after joining the Bears in 2015, combining to accumulate 83 tackles, 21 pass deflections, and three interceptions over that span. Last year, the veteran battled through knee pain to feature in all 16 games, playing a prominent role in Kyle Fuller's (knee) season-long absence. With Chicago currently boasting over 10 cornerbacks on its roster ahead of the draft, however, the team has opted to cut bait with Porter, who will now look to latch on as a depth contributor elsewhere.
