LAKE FOREST, IL – The Chicago Bears have signed CB Zack Bowman to a one-year contract, terminated the contract of vested veteran G/T Chris Williams and terminated the practice squad contract of DE Aston Whiteside today.
Bowman started 16 of 46 games played over four seasons (2008-11) with the Bears after being selected by Chicago in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, recording 117 tackles, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries – including one for a touchdown - and 22 special teams stops. The 6-1, 195-pound cornerback signed with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason but was released prior to the start of the regular season.
Williams started 38 of 50 games played over five seasons (2008-12) with the Bears. He started 20 games at left guard, 11 at right tackle and seven at left tackle after being selected in the first round (14th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Chicago. In 2012, Williams appeared in three games with no starts for Chicago.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:00:34 GMT
The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.
The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.
Heading into his third season, Chicago Bears nose tackle Stephen Paea is ready to compete for the starting spot. But handling his family's off-season acquisition – triplets! – may be a bigger challenge.
Heading into his third season, Chicago Bears nose tackle Stephen Paea is ready to compete for the starting spot. But handling his family's off-season acquisition – triplets! – may be a bigger challenge.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:14 AM EDT2013-05-13 04:14:12 GMT
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard had little chance to impress coaches last season or during an April minicamp, so he did what he could to make the most of his chance to throw at the team's rookie camp...
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard had little chance to impress coaches last season or during an April minicamp, so he did what he could to make the most of his chance to throw at the team's rookie camp that ended...
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-12 03:39:02 GMT
Chicago Bears first round draft pick Kyle Long expects he'll be able to overcome the lack of offseason practice time that will result from missing all of organized team activities and minicamp with his new team.
Chicago Bears first round draft pick Kyle Long expects he'll be able to overcome the lack of offseason practice time that will result from missing all of organized team activities and minicamp with his new team.
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