Roster Moves

The Bears on Monday signed six players who participated in last week's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, including veteran receiver Freddie Swain and tight end Tommy Sweeney.

The Bears on Saturday signed fourth-round pick Tory Taylor, a punter from Iowa, to a four-year contract. Taylor is the first member of the Bears' 2024 draft class to sign his rookie deal.

Check out our biographical capsules of the nine undrafted free agents the Bears agreed to terms with as they prepare to kick off their rookie minicamp.

The Bears on Monday bolstered their offensive line by signing tackle Jake Curhan, who arrives in Chicago after spending his first three NFL seasons with the Seahawks.

The Bears on Monday signed defensive end Byron Cowart, who has appeared in 36 NFL games over three seasons with the Patriots (2019-20) and Colts (2022).

The Bears on Saturday agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on playing time, pending Fields passing his physical with Pittsburgh.

The Bears on Saturday agreed to terms with defensive end Jake Martin on a one-year contract, pending a physical. Martin, 28, has appeared in 91 NFL games with 15 starts over six seasons.

The Bears on Friday signed receiver/return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract. Pettis spent the 2022 season with the Bears, appearing in all 17 games.

The Bears on Thursday acquired six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen in a blockbuster trade from the Chargers in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round draft pick (No. 110), pending a physical.

The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms with offensive lineman Coleman Shelton on a one-year contract, pending a physical.

The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year deal with linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, pending a physical. 

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms with veteran running back D'Andre Swift on a three-year contract, pending a physical.

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms on a two-year contract with tight end Gerald Everett, pending a physical. 

The Bears on Wednesday bolstered their secondary by agreeing to terms with safety Jonathan Owens on a two-year contract.

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran offensive lineman Matt Pryor, pending a physical.

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms with quarterback Brett Rypien on a one-year contract, pending a physical.

The Bears on Sunday bolstered their secondary by agreeing to terms with veteran safety Kevin Byard on a two-year contract, pending a physical.

The Bears on Sunday agreed to terms on a one-year extension with long-snapper Patrick Scales, pending a physical. 

The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

The Bears on Tuesday placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick from Utah who has started all 53 games he's played in four seasons.

The Bears on Monday agreed to terms on a trade with the Bills that brings offensive lineman Ryan Bates to Chicago in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick, pending a physical.

The Bears on Thursday parted ways with two of their longest tenured players in offensive lineman Cody Whitehair and safety Eddie Jackson. 

The Bears on Tuesday signed center Doug Kramer Jr. and defensive end Khalid Kareem to reserve/future contracts.

The Bears on Monday signed 10 practice squad players to 2024 reserve/future contracts.

The Bears on Saturday placed center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve, sidelining him for Sunday's season finale against the Packers in Green Bay.

The Bears on Saturday signed kicker Cairo Santos to a four-year contract extension through 2027. Santos is the most accurate kicker in team history, having made 90.5% of his field-goal attempts (105 of 116).

The Bears on Wednesday placed defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on injured reserve with a broken ankle he sustained late in last Sunday's 28-13 win over the Lions.

The Bears on Saturday activated RB Khalil Herbert off injured reserve and flexed LBs Micah Baskerville and DeMarquis Gates from the practice squad to the active roster in advance of Sunday's game in Detroit.

The Bears on Thursday activated WR Equanimeous St. Brown and CB Josh Blackwell from injured reserve and flexed LB Micah Baskerville and TE Stephen Carlson from the practice squad to the active roster.

Just four days after acquiring Montez Sweat in a trade with the Commanders, the Bears on Saturday signed the veteran defensive end to a four-year contract extension through the 2027 season.

 The Bears on Saturday activated left tackle Braxton Jones off injured reserve, flexed linebacker Micah Baskerville from the practice squad to the active roster and waived center/guard Doug Kramer Jr.

The Bears on Thursday signed veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings to a two-year contract extension through the 2025 season. Through his hard work, veteran leadership and playmaking ability, coaches and players alike consider Andrew Billings an "unsung hero" of the Bears defense.

The Bears on Tuesday bolstered their pass rush by acquiring defensive end Montez Sweat from the Commanders in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, pending a physical.

The Bears on Saturday activated center/guard Doug Kramer Jr. from injured reserve and flexed cornerback Joejuan Williams to the active roster after re-signing him to the practice squad.

Ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, the Bears activated nickel back Kyler Gordon off injured reserve. Gordon broke his hand in the season opener against Green Bay and has missed the last four games. 

Running back Darrynton Evans is returning for a second stint with the Bears after being signed off the Dolphins practice squad.

The Bears on Friday traded receiver Chase Claypool and a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Dolphins for Miami's 2025 sixth-round pick, pending a physical. 

In advance of Thursday night's game against the Commanders, the Bears activated left guard Teven Jenkins off injured reserve, flexed safety A.J. Thomas from the practice squad to the active roster and released quarterback Nathan Peterman.

The Bears on Wednesday signed cornerback Joejuan Williams off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.

Safety Eddie Jackson on Saturday was downgraded from doubtful to out and did not travel with the Bears to Kansas City for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

The Bears on Wednesday placed starting left tackle Braxton Jones on injured reserve with a neck injury he sustained in last Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

Ahead of Sunday's game in Tampa, the Bears flexed offensive tackle Aviante Collins from the practice squad to the active roster and downgraded right guard Nate Davis and cornerback Josh Blackwell to out on the injury report.

The Bears on Thursday placed cornerback Kyler Gordon on injured reserve with a hand injury and signed cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. off the practice squad.

The Bears on Saturday elevated tight end Stephen Carlson and DeMarquis Gates to the active roster for Sunday's season opener against the Packers and released veteran linebacker Dylan Cole.

The Bears on Thursday signed quarterback Nathan Peterman and receiver/return specialist Trent Taylor to the active roster, signed four players to the practice squad and placed offensive linemen Teven Jenkins and Doug Kramer on injured reserve.

The Bears on Wednesday signed 11 players to their practice squad, including 2023 draft picks Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson.

The Bears on Wednesday claimed defensive end Khalid Kareem and safety Quindell Johnson off waivers from the Colts and Rams, respectively.

The Bears reached the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit Tuesday by waiving 24 players, terminating the contracts of six vested veterans, placing receiver Isaiah Ford on injured reserve and waiving/injured running back Trestan Ebner.

The Bears on Tuesday bolstered their offensive line by acquiring veteran guard/center Dan Feeney from the Dolphins in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.

The Bears on Sunday released veteran quarterback P.J. Walker, waived offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood and waived/injured guard Gabe Houy.

The Bears on Friday placed receiver Dante Pettis on injured reserve and waived/injured receiver Joe Reed.

The Bears on Friday bolstered their defense by signing veteran Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year contract.

The Bears on Friday agreed to terms with veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis on a one-year deal. Lewis has played 17 NFL seasons with the Jaguars (2006-17) and Packers (2018-22).

The Bears on Wednesday locked up a key member of their offense, signing tight end Cole Kmet to a four-year contract extension through 2027.

 The Bears on Tuesday signed receiver Isaiah Ford and linebacker Buddy Johnson and waived linebacker Sterling Weatherford and punter Ryan Anderson.

The Bears on Monday removed receiver Chase Claypool from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, making him eligible to participate in their first training camp practice Wednesday at Halas Hall.

After concluding their mandatory minicamp Thursday, the Bears will head into their offseason break with all 10 of their draft picks under contract after signing Gervon Dexter Sr. and Tyrique Stevenson.

The Bears on Monday signed fourth-round draft pick Roschon Johnson, a running back from Texas, to a four-year contract.

The Bears on Monday signed three of their 2023 draft picks: first-round tackle Darnell Wright, third-round defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and fourth-round receiver Tyler Scott.

The Bears on Monday signed four players who participated in their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis: TE Stephen Carlson, DE D'Anthony Jones, OL Josh Lugg and S Bralen Trahan.

The Bears on Thursday signed 14 undrafted free agents, including a record-breaking quarterback, the son of a former Bears linebacker and a prospect who was born a few miles from Halas Hall.

The Bears kicked off their rookie minicamp Thursday by signing the final four players they selected in the draft to four-year contracts.

Roy Mbaeteka, a 6-8, 331-pound offensive tackle from Nigeria, has been added to the Bears roster through the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) Program.

The Bears on Monday re-signed receiver/return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract. Pettis appeared in all 17 games last season, catching 19 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns.

The Bears on Thursday signed veteran defensive end Rasheem Green to a one-year contract. Green, 25, spent his first five NFL seasons with the Seahawks (2018-21) and Texans (2022).

Backup quarterback Nathan Peterman will return for a second season with the Bears after signing a one-year contract.

The Bears on Thursday signed linebacker Dylan Cole to a one-year contract. Cole has spent six seasons in the NFL, most recently playing for the Titans. 

The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with running back D'Onta Foreman, pending a physical. Foreman ran for a career-high 914 yards last season with the Panthers.

The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with tight end Robert Tonyan, pending a physical. Tonyan, 28, spent his first five NFL seasons with the Packers, accumulating 1,437 receiving yards on 137 receptions with 17 touchdowns.

The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defensive tackle Andrew Billings, pending a physical, and released backup quarterback Trevor Siemian.

The Bears on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with backup quarterback P.J. Walker, pending a physical.

The Bears on Wednesday bolstered their defense by agreeing to a four-year contract with unrestricted free agent linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, pending a physical.

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms with linebacker T.J. Edwards on a three-year contract, pending a physical. Edwards spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Eagles. 

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent guard Nate Davis on a three-year contract, pending a physical. Davis spent his first four NFL seasons with the Titans.

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to terms with defensive end DeMarcus Walker on a three-year contract, pending a physical.

The Bears on Wednesday agreed to a two-year contract with unrestricted free agent running back Travis Homer, pending a physical.

The Bears on Tuesday signed long-snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year contract extension and fullback Khari Blasingame to a two-year extension.

The Bears on Friday tendered one-year contracts to two exclusive rights free agents, cornerback Josh Blackwell and defensive tackle Andrew Brown.

The Bears on Tuesday released veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. Muhammad appeared in 16 games with nine starts in 2022, registering 29 tackles and one sack.

Tight end Chase Allen and receiver Nsimba Webster were among seven practice squad players the Bears signed to 2023 reserve/future contracts.