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Travis Homer Travis Homer Could have role in offense Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:43 PM Homer figures to be a key special teamer for the Bears and could also earn a role on passing downs, Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: He struggled to stay healthy in Seattle and didn't get many opportunities as a runner, but Homer nonetheless managed to develop a reputation for pass-blocking while also handling a lot of special teams snaps whenever healthy. The 2019 sixth-round pick signed a two-year, $4 million deal with $1.75 million guaranteed this March, making him part of a Chicago backfield that also includes Khalil Herbert, D'Onta Foreman and rookie fourth-rounder Roschon Johnson.
Dante Pettis Dante Pettis Signs with Chicago Wed, May 11, 2022, 7:54 PM Pettis (shoulder) agreed to a contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports. Analysis: The 26-year-old appeared in three games for the Giants last year and caught 10 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown before undergoing season-ending surgery in November. A 2018 second-round pick by San Francisco, Pettis has failed to find much success since totaling 467 receiving yards and five scores during his rookie campaign.
Nathan Peterman Nathan Peterman Signs one-year deal with Chicago Wed, May 11, 2022, 2:11 PM The Bears signed Peterman to a one-year contract Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Peterman spent the last two seasons in Las Vegas, appearing in two games and totaling 15 offensive snaps. The 2017 fifth-round pick will compete with Trevor Siemian for the backup spot behind Justin Fields.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Speed added to receiver room Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 10:57 AM Fields now has two receivers that run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash after the Bears added Velus Jones in the third round of the NFL Draft, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Jones, who ran a 4.31 40-yard dash, joins Darnell Mooney as the second receiver on the Bears with elite speed. During the offseason, the Bears made it a point to add weapons to complement Fields' arm strength when signing Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown, but Jones adds another level of speed to the mix. If the team can put together an offense that combines Fields' running ability with a downfield-passing element, he could emerge as a strong fantasy starter with elite upside this season.
Equanimeous St. Brown Equanimeous St. Brown New competition at receiver Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 10:38 AM St. Brown may face an uphill battle for playing time after the Bears selected Velus Jones in the third round of the 2022 Draft, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports. Analysis: In the Bears' quest to add speed to their receiver room in the offseason, St. Brown and Byron Pringle were added in free agency. However, now that the Bears used the No. 71 pick in the draft to select Jones, who ran a 4.31 40-yard dash, St. Brown is expected to enter training camp outside the top three receivers on the depth chart.
Byron Pringle Byron Pringle Arrested in traffic incident Mon, Apr 25, 2022, 9:31 AM Pringle was arrested in Florida on Saturday and charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Pringle, who joined the Bears on a one-year, $4.125 million deal earlier this offseason, was pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol after he was allegedly doing donuts with his vehicle on a public road, according to the police report. It's unclear if Pringle will face any discipline from the league as a result of the incident, but any decision on that front likely wouldn't be made until the legal process concludes. With the Bears losing Allen Robinson in free agency, Pringle is projected to slot in as a starting receiver for Chicago after setting career-high marks across the board in 2021 with 42 receptions, 568 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
David Moore David Moore Signs with Chicago Thu, Apr 21, 2022, 5:26 PM Moore signed with the Bears on Tuesday. Analysis: Moore will join Chicago after previously participating in the team's voluntary minicamp as a tryout player this past week. The 2017 seventh-round pick appeared in three total games while playing with the Broncos and Packers in 2021 and is coming off his first season without recording a reception since his rookie campaign. These poor results may be somewhat of an outlier for Moore however, as the wideout hauled in 78 passes for 1,163 yards and 13 touchdowns over 46 games with the Seahawks from 2018 to 2020 and will look to regain this level of production with Bears' second-year quarterback Justin Fields.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Preparing to run new system Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 11:03 AM Fields is learning a new offense that's expected to cater to his strengths, the Bears' official site reports. Analysis: After entering his rookie season as a backup, Fields now enters camp working with the starters, though he'll again be learning a new offensive system. With the coaching staff intent on putting Fields' in the best position to succeed, it's likely that his running ability along with his ability to throw deep will be prioritized. Fields' average of 56 rushing yards over the last five games of his rookie season shows he can be a useful fantasy contributor even if the Chicago passing game is a work in a progress under new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.
Jesper Horsted Jesper Horsted Inks tender with Bears Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 10:44 AM Horstead signed a one-year contract as an exclusive-rights free agent with the Bears on Tuesday, Brendan Sugrue of USA Today reports. Analysis: Horsted was tendered by Chicago back in March, and he will now officially return to the team. The depth tight end mostly contributed on special teams last season, handling just six offensive snaps in seven appearances.
Trevor Siemian Trevor Siemian Joining Bears QB room Thu, Mar 24, 2022, 10:32 PM Siemian signed a two-year deal with the Bears on Tuesday, according to his agent. Analysis: Siemian spent the 2021 season primarily as the backup in New Orleans. However, he did start for a string of five games in the middle of the season, during which he completed 57.2 percent of his passes for 1,083 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. While Siemian won't have the opportunity to start in Chicago barring an injury to Justin Fields, he has proven to be a strong backup and viable spot starter throughout his five-year career. Nick Foles also remains in the picture, but he was often a healthy scratch when the rest of the quarterback room was healthy in 2021.
Equanimeous St. Brown Equanimeous St. Brown Officially signs with Chicago Wed, Mar 23, 2022, 5:20 PM St. Brown signed a contract with Chicago on Wednesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports. Analysis: The Bears also brought in Byron Pringle as a free-agent signing after losing Allen Robinson to the Rams during the offseason, but St. Brown should still have a chance to compete for targets behind Darnell Mooney ahead of the 2022 campaign. During his third professional season with Green Bay in 2021, St. Brown hauled in nine of 17 targets for 98 yards while rushing three times for 14 yards.
Khari Blasingame Khari Blasingame Inks one-year deal Tue, Mar 22, 2022, 6:52 PM Blasingame signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports. Analysis: Blasingame was not tendered a contract by the Titans and will now join the Bears as a free agent. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games last season, compiling six yards on three carries and two receptions for four yards on two targets. However, Blasingame's value comes as a blocker, who helped lead the way for Derrick Henry for parts of the last three seasons, including when Henry led the league in rushing in 2019 and 2020. He'll now work to help David Montgomery accomplish the same feat in 2022.
Byron Pringle Byron Pringle New home in Chicago Thu, Mar 17, 2022, 7:19 PM The Bears and Pringle agreed to a contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: As often happens following coach or general manager hirings, new GM Ryan Poles is bringing a player from his previous team to his new one. Pringle is on the heels of his best campaign by a long shot, as he reeled in 42 of 60 passes for 568 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games with the Chiefs last season. He'll slot in as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Darnell Mooney for the time being in Chicago.
Equanimeous St. Brown Equanimeous St. Brown Expected to sign with Bears Thu, Mar 17, 2022, 5:39 PM St. Brown is expected to sign a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports. Analysis: St. Brown had a career-low mark in receiving yards last year, as he secured nine of 17 targets for 98 yards while rushing three times for 14 yards. The Bears lost Allen Robinson via free agency during the offseason, so St. Brown should have a chance to carve out a role behind Darnell Mooney in a re-tooling Chicago wideout corps.
Darrynton Evans Darrynton Evans Claimed by Bears Fri, Mar 11, 2022, 4:49 PM The Bears have claimed Evans off waivers from the Titans. Analysis: The 2020 third-rounder was waived by the Titans on Thursday, but now that he's been claimed by the Bears, Evans will look to secure a depth role in Chicago's backfield behind David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, who remain under contract with the team in 2022. Injuries derailed Evans' first two pro seasons, but when healthy, the 5-foot-10, 203-pounder offers change-of-pace utility.
Jesper Horsted Jesper Horsted Tendered one-year deal Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 8:30 PM Horsted was tendered a one-year contract by the Bears on Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports. Analysis: Horsted appeared in seven games for the Bears last season, seeing just six offensive snaps, but he caught two of his three targets for 21 yards and two touchdowns. The 25 year-old has spent two seasons with the Bears after going undrafted out of Princeton. With fellow tight ends Jimmy Graham and Jesse James set to be free agents, Horsted has an opportunity to earn a larger role next season.
Allen Robinson Allen Robinson Looks set for free agency Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 9:22 AM The Bears are expected to let Robinson hit free agency, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports. Analysis: Chicago reportedly won't opt to use the franchise tag on Robinson, who logged the worst statistical season of his career in 2021, excluding the 2017 campaign that saw him suffer a torn ACL in Week 1. After having secured just 38 of 66 targets for 410 yards and one score in 12 appearances, a fresh start could be the best result for both Robinson's career and his fantasy prospects. The 28-year-old posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons from 2019-20, and if teams around the league are confident he can regain that sort of form, Robinson could find a number of interested suitors.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Officially off COVID-19 list Thu, Jan 13, 2022, 4:10 PM The Bears activated Fields (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Analysis: Fields spent exactly one week on the COVID-19 list as a result of a positive test for the virus, forcing him to sit out the Bears' season finale. He thus ended his rookie campaign with 12 appearances, 10 of them starts, en route to 1,870 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 59 percent passing. The 2021 first-round pick also racked up 72 carries for 420 yards and two more scores. With Andy Dalton and potentially Nick Foles iffy to be around next season, Fields doesn't have any impediments to the starting quarterback gig in Chicago moving forward.
Damiere Byrd Damiere Byrd Six targets in finale Sun, Jan 9, 2022, 7:12 PM Byrd caught five passes for 47 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 26 receptions for 329 yards and a touchdown. Analysis: Once he saw increased usage starting in Week 12, Byrd showed that he can post modest production when given the opportunity. However, going into his age-29 season, it seems likely that he'll continue to serve as a rotational player, and he'll be a depth option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Khalil Herbert Khalil Herbert Four carries in season finale Sun, Jan 9, 2022, 7:02 PM Herbert rushed four times for 11 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 103 carries for 433 yards and two touchdowns along with 14 receptions for 96 yards. Analysis: The highlight of Herbert's season was when he took over lead-back duties for David Montgomery over a four-week span and averaged over 20 touches and 97 yards, showing that he can be a strong option if needed in the future. As long as Montgomery remains ahead of him on the depth chart, he'll be selected in fantasy drafts as a valuable backup with upside if he's needed to start games. He'll enter the second year of his four-year rookie deal, and his solid performance when called upon in 2021 makes it likely that he'll be with the team for the near future.