The Bears on Tuesday signed third-round pick Velus Jones Jr., an explosive receiver and return specialist, to a four-year contract. The team has now signed nine of its 11 draft choices.

The Bears on Tuesday signed tackle Shon Coleman and waived punter Ryan Winslow. Coleman, 30, has appeared in 23 NFL games with 16 starts in two seasons with the Browns in 2016-17.

The Bears on Monday signed sixth-round draft pick Zachary Thomas, a tackle from San Diego State, to a four-year contract. Thomas is the eighth of the Bears' 11 draft picks to sign his rookie contract.

The Bears have bolstered their offense by signing veteran receivers Dante Pettis and Tajae Sharpe to one-year contracts.

The Bears on Thursday signed quarterback Nathan Peterman to a one-year contract. The four-year veteran has appeared in 10 career NFL games with the Bills (2017-18) and Raiders (2019-21).

The Bears on Thursday claimed tight end Rysen John off waivers from the Giants and waived tight end Jesper Horsted with a failed physical designation.

The Bears on Monday signed six players who participated in their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis: LB Christian Albright, S Jon Alexander, LS Antonio Ortiz, DE Carson Taylor, S A.J. Thomas and RB De'Montre Tuggle.

The Bears have signed seven of their 11 draft picks to four-year contracts. All seven were selected last Saturday on Day 3 of the draft with picks that the Bears acquired in four trades that day.

The Bears on Friday announced the signings of 16 undrafted free agents. Inside the story features short bios of the 16 prospects, who will begin competing for roster spots at this weekend's rookie minicamp.

The Bears on Wednesday claimed receiver Chris Finke off waivers from the Chiefs.

The Bears on Sunday released Nick Foles. The veteran quarterback appeared in 10 games with eight starts in two seasons in Chicago, passing for 2,102 yards with 11 touchdowns, eight interceptions and an 82.6 rating.

The Bears on Monday signed veteran tackle Julién Davenport to a one-year contract. Davenport, 27, has played both tackle positions throughout his first five NFL seasons with the Texans (2017-18), Dolphins (2019-20) and Colts (2021).