Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said second-round WR Luther Burden III won’t practice on Thursday and called him day to day. (Brad Biggs) He continued on Burden: “I’m hopeful it’s just a few days.” (Kevin Fishbain) Johnson also revealed second-round DT Shemar Turner has an ankle injury and is being evaluated. (Biggs) Chicago RB D’Andre Swift on seventh-round RB Kyle Monangai: … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Bears, Lions
NFL Transactions: Thursday 7/24
49ers Waived RB Israel Abanikanda. Signed WR Quintez Cephus. Bears Signed DB Alex Cook. Buccaneers Waived T Silas Dzansi. Signed G Michael Jordan and T Tyler McLellan. Placed OT Garret Greenfield on the retired list. Dolphins Waived T Tedi Kushi. Signed DB Cornell Armstrong and T Obinna Eze. Placed DB Artie Burns on injured reserve. Eagles G Marcus Tate reverted to … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Thursday 7/24
NFC Notes: Hendon Hooker, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears WR D.J. Moore spoke about the growth he has seen from QB Caleb Williams since he began working with new HC Ben Johnson. “A lot of growth,” Moore said. “You can tell he is on his A-game every day because I know he probably gets it the most out of everybody because he’s the quarterback and he wants to be perfect in himself and then the staff wants him to be perfect to … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Hendon Hooker, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Sign DB Alex Cook
The Chicago Bears announced they have signed DB Alex Cook to a contract. Cook, 26, signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent out of Washington following the 2023 draft. He signed a three-year, $2.6 million contract but was let go after camp before being re-signed to the practice squad. The Panthers signed him off the Giants practice squad in October 2023 but was let go … [Read more...] about Bears Sign DB Alex Cook
NFC Notes: Jaylon Johnson, David Montgomery, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears CB Jaylon Johnson signed a four-year, $110 million contract extension last year but said during a recent media appearance that he wants to discuss another contract extension with the team as more corners sign big deals around the league. “Just seeing a lot of the other corners getting paid — I almost feel like we might have another discussion coming up here soon,” … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaylon Johnson, David Montgomery, Bears, Lions, Vikings