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The Bears on Thursday signed rookie offensive lineman Tommy Doles and waived/injured cornerback Jomon Dotson. Doles spent the past three seasons as Northwestern’s starting right guard.

Roster moves: Bears sign Doles, cut Dotson

May 16, 2019

The Bears on Thursday signed rookie offensive lineman Tommy Doles and waived/injured cornerback Jomon Dotson. Doles spent the past three seasons as Northwestern’s starting right guard.
The Bears on Monday signed three of their five 2019 draft picks to four-year contracts: fourth-round receiver Riley Ridley, seventh-round running back Kerrith Whyte and seventh-round cornerback Stephen Denmark.

Bears sign three rookie draft picks to deals

May 13, 2019

The Bears on Monday signed three of their five 2019 draft picks to four-year contracts: fourth-round receiver Riley Ridley, seventh-round running back Kerrith Whyte and seventh-round cornerback Stephen Denmark.
The Bears on Monday signed undrafted rookie tight end Jesper Horsted and waived guard Tommy Doles.

Roster moves: Bears ink Horsted, cut Doles

May 13, 2019

The Bears on Monday signed undrafted rookie tight end Jesper Horsted and waived guard Tommy Doles.
The Bears on Wednesday signed linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis to a one-year contract. Pierre-Louis has appeared in 57 NFL games over five seasons with the Seahawks, Chiefs and Jets.

Roster moves: Bears ink linebacker Pierre-Louis

May 08, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday signed linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis to a one-year contract. Pierre-Louis has appeared in 57 NFL games over five seasons with the Seahawks, Chiefs and Jets.
Roster moves: Bears trade for kicker Pineiro

Roster moves: Bears trade for kicker Pineiro

May 07, 2019

The Bears on Tuesday continued their thorough and diligent search for a kicker, acquiring Eddy Pineiro in a trade with the Raiders in exchange for a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick.
Roster moves: Bears sign Doles, Dalton

Roster moves: Bears sign Doles, Dalton

May 05, 2019

The Bears on Sunday signed offensive lineman Tommy Doles and defensive end Jalen Dalton and waived kickers Redford Jones and John Baron, defensive end Lawrence Marshall and safety Adarius Pickett.
Roster moves: Bears sign 22 undrafted rookies

Roster moves: Bears sign 22 undrafted rookies

May 02, 2019

The Bears on Thursday signed 22 undrafted rookies, including two in receiver Emanuel Hall and tight end Dax Raymond who were ranked as the top UDFAs available at their respective positions by NFL.com’s Gil Brandt.
Bears exercise fifth-year option for Floyd

Bears exercise fifth-year option for Floyd

May 01, 2019

The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that they have exercised the fifth-year option on Leonard Floyd’s contract, locking up the linebacker through the 2020 season. 
Bears add Fry to kicking competition

Bears add Fry to kicking competition

Apr 12, 2019

The Bears on Friday signed kicker Elliott Fry to a three-year contract. Fry most recently played for the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football, making all 14 of his field-goal attempts.
Bears re-sign Scales to one-year contract

Bears re-sign Scales to one-year contract

Apr 03, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday re-signed long-snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year contract. Scales has appeared in 37 games with the team over the last four seasons.
Bears ink Aaron Lynch to one-year deal

Bears ink Aaron Lynch to one-year deal

Apr 01, 2019

The Bears on Monday bolstered their defense by re-signing outside linebacker Aaron Lynch to a one-year contract. Lynch appeared in 13 games last season, recording 16 tackles, three sacks and one interception.
Bears re-sign DB DeAndre Houston-Carson

Bears re-sign DB DeAndre Houston-Carson

Mar 29, 2019

The Bears on Friday re-signed safety DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year contract. The 2016 sixth-round draft pick has appeared in 32 games in three seasons, contributing primarily on special teams.

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Bears trade RB Jordan Howard to Eagles

Bears trade RB Jordan Howard to Eagles

Mar 28, 2019

The Bears on Thursday traded running back Jordan Howard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round draft pick that could potentially flex to a 2020 fifth-rounder.
Bears re-sign O’Donnell, Bray to new deals

Bears re-sign O’Donnell, Bray to new deals

Mar 20, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday re-signed punter Patrick O’Donnell to a two-year contract and reserve quarterback Tyler Bray to a one-year deal.
Bears ink free-agent receiver Marvin Hall

Bears ink free-agent receiver Marvin Hall

Mar 15, 2019

The Bears on Friday inked free-agent Marvin Hall, who spent the past two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons as a reserve receiver and kickoff returner.
Bears re-sign Nick Williams to one-year deal

Bears re-sign Nick Williams to one-year deal

Mar 15, 2019

The Bears on Friday re-signed defensive tackle Nick Williams to a one-year contract. Williams appeared in two games last season for the NFC North champions.
Bears ink veteran safety Clinton-Dix

Bears ink veteran safety Clinton-Dix

Mar 14, 2019

The Bears on Thursday bolstered their secondary by signing veteran safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to a one-year contract.
Bears agree to terms with Patterson

Bears agree to terms with Patterson

Mar 13, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday announced that they have agreed to terms, pending a physical, with versatile return specialist/receiver Cordarrelle Patterson on a two-year contract.
Bears add veteran cornerback Skrine

Bears add veteran cornerback Skrine

Mar 13, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday announced that they have agreed to terms, pending a physical, with veteran cornerback Buster Skrine on a three-year contract.
Bears add running back Mike Davis

Bears add running back Mike Davis

Mar 13, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday announced that they have agreed to terms, pending a physical, with running back Mike Davis on a two-year contract.
Bears tender exclusive FAs, release Parkey

Bears tender exclusive FAs, release Parkey

Mar 13, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday tendered contracts to exclusive rights free agents Rashaad Coward, Isaiah Irving and Roy Robertson-Harris while also releasing kicker Cody Parkey.
Bears ink offensive lineman Larsen

Bears ink offensive lineman Larsen

Mar 13, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday signed free-agent offensive lineman Ted Larsen to a one-year contract. Larsen spent the past two seasons with the Dolphins after playing for the Bears in 2016.
Bears re-sign Braunecker to two-year deal

Bears re-sign Braunecker to two-year deal

Mar 11, 2019

The Bears on Monday re-signed tight end Ben Braunecker to a two-year contract. Braunecker, who originally joined the Bears in 2016 as an undrafted free agent, was due to become a restricted free agent.
Bears ink former Pitt kicker Chris Blewitt

Bears ink former Pitt kicker Chris Blewitt

Mar 06, 2019

The Bears on Wednesday signed kicker Chris Blewitt, who spent four seasons at the University of Pittsburgh from 2013-16.
Bears release veteran linebacker Sam Acho

Bears release veteran linebacker Sam Acho

Mar 05, 2019

The Bears on Tuesday released outside linebacker Sam Acho. The eight-year NFL veteran spent the past four seasons with the Bears, appearing in 51 games with 25 starts.
Bears release veteran tight end Dion Sims

Bears release veteran tight end Dion Sims

Feb 21, 2019

The Bears on Thursday released tight end Dion Sims.
Bears ink Redford Jones to reserve/future deal

Bears ink Redford Jones to reserve/future deal

Jan 28, 2019

The Bears on Monday signed kicker Redford Jones to a reserve/future contract. Jones is the 15th player the Bears have signed to a reserve/future deal this month.
Roster Moves: Bears ink Massie to four-year extension

Roster Moves: Bears ink Massie to four-year extension

Jan 26, 2019

The Bears locked up a key member of their offensive line Saturday when they signed right tackle Bobby Massie to a four-year extension through 2022.
Roster Moves: Bears sign CFL WR Williams-Lambert

Roster Moves: Bears sign CFL WR Williams-Lambert

Jan 18, 2019

The Bears on Friday signed receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert to a reserve/future contract. He’s the 13th player the Bears have inked to a reserve/future contract this month, including the third from the CFL.
Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts

Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts

Jan 08, 2019

The Bears on Tuesday signed 10 players to reserve/future contracts, including running back Ryan Nall, who spent the 2018 season on the team’s practice squad.
Roster Moves: Long activated for finale

Roster Moves: Long activated for finale

Dec 30, 2018

The Bears on Saturday moved right guard Kyle Long from injured reserve to their 53-man roster and waived third-string quarterback Tyler Bray.
Roster Moves: Callahan to miss remainder of season

Roster Moves: Callahan to miss remainder of season

Dec 12, 2018

The Bears on Wednesday placed nickel back Bryce Callahan on injured reserve with a foot injury and signed cornerback Marcus Williams to the 53-man roster.
Roster Moves: Bears promote Bray, release Cooper

Roster Moves: Bears promote Bray, release Cooper

Nov 21, 2018

The Bears on Wednesday elevated quarterback Tyler Bray from the practice squad to the active roster and released veteran cornerback Marcus Cooper.
Roster Moves: Bears activate Shaheen, Sims to IR

Roster Moves: Bears activate Shaheen, Sims to IR

Nov 17, 2018

The Bears on Saturday activated tight end Adam Shaheen from injured reserve and placed tight end Dion Sims on injured reserve with a concussion.
Bears place Long on IR, promote Mizzell

Bears place Long on IR, promote Mizzell

Nov 04, 2018

The Bears on Saturday placed right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve with a right foot injury he sustained late in last Sunday’s win over the Jets and promoted running back Taquan Mizzell Sr. from the practice squad.
Bears reward Goldman with four-year extension

Bears reward Goldman with four-year extension

Sep 07, 2018

The Bears on Friday signed nose tackle Eddie Goldman to a four-year contract through the 2022 season. "This is a key extension for the future of the Bears and an anchor for our defense," said GM Ryan Pace.
Roster moves: Bears sign 10 to practice squad

Roster moves: Bears sign 10 to practice squad

Sep 03, 2018

The Bears on Monday signed 10 players to their practice squad, including rookie running back Ryan Nall, an undrafted free agent from Oregon State who rushed for a team-high 223 yards in the preseason.
Roster Moves: Bears place Shaheen on IR, waive Grasu

Roster Moves: Bears place Shaheen on IR, waive Grasu

Sep 02, 2018

The Bears made room on their roster for outside linebacker Khalil Mack Sunday by waiving center Hroniss Grasu, a 2015 third-round draft pick from Oregon.
Bears announce 53-man roster

Bears announce 53-man roster

Sep 01, 2018

The Bears reached the NFL’s mandatory 53-man roster limit Saturday by trimming 36 players, including receivers Bennie Fowler III and Tanner Gentry, linebackers Jonathan Anderson and John Timu and nickel back Cre’Von LeBlanc.
Bears land Khalil Mack in blockbuster trade

Bears land Khalil Mack in blockbuster trade

Sep 01, 2018

The Bears completed a blockbuster trade with the Raiders Saturday, bolstering their defense in a monumental way by acquiring star pass rusher Khalil Mack, a three-time Pro Bowler who was named NFL defensive player of the year in 2016.
Roquan Smith ends holdout, signs contract

Roquan Smith ends holdout, signs contract

Aug 14, 2018

The impasse between the Bears and first-round draft pick Roquan Smith ended Tuesday after 29 days when the inside linebacker from Georgia signed a four-year deal.

Bears re-sign Miller to one-year contract

Jun 04, 2018

The Bears on Monday re-signed tight end Zach Miller, who continues to rehab his knee after suffering a devastating injury last Oct. 29 against the Saints in New Orleans.

Roster Moves: Bears ink five tryout players to contracts

May 14, 2018

The Bears on Monday signed five players who participated in their rookie minicamp this past weekend on a tryout basis, including defensive back Tyrin Holloway.

Roster Moves: Bears ink 15 undrafted rookie free agents

May 10, 2018

The Bears kicked off their rookie minicamp Thursday by signing 15 undrafted free agents, including Oregon State running back Ryan Nall and LSU cornerback Kevin Toliver II.

Roster moves: Bears ink six draft picks

May 10, 2018

On the eve of their first rookie minicamp practice, the Bears on Thursday signed six of their seven 2018 draft picks, including second-round offensive lineman James Daniels.
Bears sign two players after minicamp auditions

Bears sign two players after minicamp auditions

Apr 19, 2018

After concluding their three-day voluntary minicamp Thursday, the Bears signed receiver Marlon Brown and defensive end Nick Williams and released receiver Mekale McKay.

Roster Moves: Callahan inks one-year tender with Bears

Apr 17, 2018

Restricted free agent defensive back Bryce Callahan on Tuesday signed his one-year tender offer from the Bears.

Roster Moves: Bears sign WR Bennie Fowler

Apr 16, 2018

The Chicago Bears have signed veteran free agent wide receiver Bennie Fowler to a one-year contract.

Bears decline to match offer to Meredith

Apr 12, 2018

The Bears have declined to match the offer sheet that restricted free agent receiver Cameron Meredith signed with the Saints, meaning that he will join New Orleans.
Bellamy inks restricted free agent tender

Bellamy inks restricted free agent tender

Apr 04, 2018

Restricted free agent receiver and special teams contributor Joshua Bellamy on Wednesday signed his one-year tender offer from the Bears.

Bears add free agent lineman Earl Watford

Apr 03, 2018

The Bears on Tuesday bolstered their offensive line by signing veteran guard Earl Watford to a one-year contract. Watford spent the past four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.

Bears ink Cunningham to one-year deal

Apr 03, 2018

The Bears on Tuesday re-signed versatile running back and special teams contributor Benny Cunningham to a one-year contract.

Roster Moves: Bears bring back McManis, two others

Mar 27, 2018

The Bears on Tuesday re-signed special teams standout Sherrick McManis to a two-year contract and also agreed to terms with cornerback Marcus Cooper and long-snapper Patrick Scales.

Roster Moves: Bears ink Timu to one-year deal

Mar 22, 2018

The Bears on Thursday re-signed inside linebacker John Timu, who has appeared in 29 games with nine starts since arriving in Chicago in 2015 as an undrafted free agent from Washington.
Bears match offer sheet to Kyle Fuller

Bears match offer sheet to Kyle Fuller

Mar 20, 2018

The Bears on Tuesday officially matched a four-year offer sheet that cornerback Kyle Fuller signed with the Packers last Friday, assuring he will remain in Chicago.
Roster Moves: Bears add backup quarterback Tyler Bray

Roster Moves: Bears add backup quarterback Tyler Bray

Mar 16, 2018

The Bears on Friday agreed to terms with quarterback Tyler Bray on a one-year contract. Bray spent the past five seasons with the Chiefs, working with Bears head coach Matt Nagy.
Roster Moves: Bears retaining Pat O’Donnell, Daniel Brown

Roster Moves: Bears retaining Pat O’Donnell, Daniel Brown

Mar 16, 2018

The Bears are bringing back two of their own free agents, agreeing to terms with punter Patrick O’Donnell and tight end Daniel Brown on one-year contracts.
Bears bolster defense by signing Lynch

Bears bolster defense by signing Lynch

Mar 15, 2018

Hours after introducing the five free agents they landed Wednesday, the Bears added a sixth Thursday when they inked outside linebacker Aaron Lynch.

Roster Moves: Bears land five unrestricted free agents

Mar 14, 2018

The Bears made an immediate splash on the first day of free agency Wednesday, agreeing to terms with five key players, including receiver Allen Robinson.
Bears re-sign Acho, Amukamara

Bears re-sign Acho, Amukamara

Mar 14, 2018

The Bears retained two key members of their defense Wednesday, agreeing to terms with outside linebacker Sam Acho and cornerback Prince Amukamara, pending phsyicals.
Roster moves: Bears release Glennon, Wheaton, Cooper

Roster moves: Bears release Glennon, Wheaton, Cooper

Mar 14, 2018

The Bears on Wednesday released quarterback Mike Glennon, receiver Markus Wheaton and cornerback Marcus Cooper.

Bears ink Sowell to two-year extension

Mar 12, 2018

The Bears on Monday agreed to terms with veteran offensive lineman Bradley Sowell on a two-year contract extension.
Pace believes Bears need to bolster pass rush

Pace believes Bears need to bolster pass rush

Feb 28, 2018

With the Bears releasing Willie Young Wednesday, general manager Ryan Pace acknowledged that pass rusher is "a position of need for us and it’s something we're looking into."
Bears release veterans McPhee, Demps

Bears release veterans McPhee, Demps

Feb 26, 2018

The Bears on Monday released outside linebacker Pernell McPhee and safety Quintin Demps.

Bears ink CFL defensive back Mincy

Jan 10, 2018

The Bears on Wednesday signed defensive back Jonathon Mincy to a reserve/future contract. Mincy spent the past two seasons in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes.
Bears put McPhee on injured reserve

Bears put McPhee on injured reserve

Dec 20, 2017

The Bears on Wednesday placed outside linebacker Pernell McPhee on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. McPhee becomes the 15th player on the Bears IR list.
Bears put veterans Long, Unrein on IR

Bears put veterans Long, Unrein on IR

Dec 05, 2017

The Bears placed guard Kyle Long and defensive end Mitch Unrein on injured reserve and promoted linebacker Howard Jones and guard Cameron Lee from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Bears activate Deiondre’ Hall off IR

Bears activate Deiondre’ Hall off IR

Dec 02, 2017

The Bears on Saturday activated defensive back Deiondre’ Hall from injured reserve and placed outside linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve.
Bears re-sign safety Chris Prosinski

Bears re-sign safety Chris Prosinski

Nov 30, 2017

The Bears on Thursday re-signed safety Chris Prosinski and waived linebacker Howard Jones.
Veteran linebacker Lamarr Houston rejoins Bears

Veteran linebacker Lamarr Houston rejoins Bears

Nov 29, 2017

The Bears brought back a familiar face Wednesday, claiming veteran outside linebacker Lamarr Houston off waivers from the Houston Texans.
Bears cut receiver Tre McBride

Bears cut receiver Tre McBride

Nov 28, 2017

The Bears on Tuesday waived receiver Tre McBride III.

Roster Moves: Santos replaces Barth as Bears kicker

Nov 20, 2017

The Bears on Monday made a change at kicker, signing Cairo Santos and waiving Connor Barth. Santos made 84.8 percent of his field-goal attempts the past four seasons with the Chiefs.
Bears acquire Inman in trade with Chargers

Bears acquire Inman in trade with Chargers

Oct 26, 2017

The Bears on Thursday officially announced that they have acquired receiver Dontrelle Inman in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional 2018 draft pick.

Roster Moves: Bears add Gentry to roster, release Thompson

Oct 11, 2017

The Bears added a familiar weapon to quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s arsenal Wednesday, promoting receiver Tanner Gentry from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Roster Moves: Bears put Young on injured reserve

Oct 10, 2017

The Bears on Tuesday placed outside linebacker Willie Young on injured reserve with a triceps injury he sustained Sept. 28 in a loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Roster Moves: Bears elevate Houston-Carson, waive Gentry

Roster Moves: Bears elevate Houston-Carson, waive Gentry

Sep 19, 2017

The Bears on Tuesday promoted safety DeAndre Houston-Carson from the practice squad to the active roster and waived receiver Tanner Gentry.
Freeman joins White on injured reserve

Freeman joins White on injured reserve

Sep 12, 2017

The Bears on Tuesday placed veteran linebacker Jerrell Freeman on injured reserve and promoted linebacker Jonathan Anderson and receiver Tanner Gentry from the practice squad.
White headed to IR with broken scapula

White headed to IR with broken scapula

Sep 11, 2017

Bears receiver Kevin White sustained a fractured scapula in Sunday’s loss to the Falcons and will be placed on injured reserve for the third time in as many seasons.
Bears release Lamarr Houston from IR

Bears release Lamarr Houston from IR

Sep 06, 2017

The Bears on Wednesday released outside linebacker Lamarr Houston off injured reserve.
Bears sign Jenkins, nine to practice squad

Bears sign Jenkins, nine to practice squad

Sep 04, 2017

The Bears on Monday re-signed nose tackle John Jenkins, placed safety Deiondre’ Hall on injured reserve and signed 10 players to their practice squad, including receiver Tanner Gentry.
Bears claim three players off waivers

Bears claim three players off waivers

Sep 03, 2017

The Bears on Sunday claimed receiver Tre McBride (Titans), running back Taquan Mizzell (Ravens) and long-snapper Andrew DePaola (Buccaneers) off waivers.
Bears reach NFL’s 53-man roster limit

Bears reach NFL’s 53-man roster limit

Sep 02, 2017

The Bears reached the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit Saturday by placing five players on injured reserve and cutting 30 others, including receivers Victor Cruz and Tanner Gentry.
Bears ink Leno Jr. to four-year extension

Bears ink Leno Jr. to four-year extension

Aug 23, 2017

After signing a four-year contract extension Wednesday, Bears left tackle Charles Leno Jr. contemplated how much his life has changed since he arrived in the NFL in 2014.
Bears claim Aguayo off waivers from Bucs

Bears claim Aguayo off waivers from Bucs

Aug 13, 2017

The Bears on Sunday claimed kicker Roberto Aguayo off waivers from the Buccaneers and placed receiver Rueben Randle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Bears add FB Burton, waive TE House

May 31, 2017

The Bears on Wednesday claimed fullback Michael Burton off waivers from the Lions and waived undrafted rookie tight end Franko House.
Bears rescind waivers on QB Shaw

Bears rescind waivers on QB Shaw

May 30, 2017

Hours after waiving Connor Shaw Tuesday to make room for receiver Victor Cruz on their roster, the Bears rescinded the move, bringing back the reserve quarterback.

Bears agree to terms with Victor Cruz

May 25, 2017

The Bears on Thursday bolstered their receiver position by agreeing to terms with former Giants star Victor Cruz on a one-year contract.
Bears sign 13 undrafted rookies

Bears sign 13 undrafted rookies

May 11, 2017

The Bears on Thursday officially announced the signings of 13 undrafted free agents, including Wyoming receiver Tanner Gentry. All 13 will participate in this weekend's rookie minicamp.
Bears release Eddie Royal, three others

Bears release Eddie Royal, three others

May 11, 2017

The Bears on Thursday released veteran receiver Eddie Royal and waived defensive lineman Will Sutton, offensive lineman Cornelius Edison and fullback Paul Lasike.
Bears sign LB Skuta to one-year deal

Bears sign LB Skuta to one-year deal

May 08, 2017

The Bears on Monday signed free-agent linebacker Dan Skuta, who has played eight NFL seasons with the Bengals, 49ers and Jaguars.
Bears ink DT Howard to 1-year deal

Bears ink DT Howard to 1-year deal

May 04, 2017

The Bears on Thursday signed free-agent defensive lineman Jaye Howard to a one-year contract. Howard spent the past four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bears sign OT Sowell to 1-year deal

Bears sign OT Sowell to 1-year deal

May 02, 2017

The Bears on Tuesday bolstered their offensive line by signing tackle Bradley Sowell, a sixth-year pro who started nine games for the Seahawks last season.

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