The Chicago Bears elevated linebacker DeMarquis Gates from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of their game against the Cleveland Browns, the team announced on Saturday.
#Bears roster move:
We have signed LB DeMarquis Gates to the active roster.— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) December 16, 2023
Gates has played in three games this season and has one tackle. His most notable play came against the Detroit Lions in Week 11, when he recovered a fumble on a kickoff return that set the Bears up for a score in their 31-26 loss. Gates takes the roster spot of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who was placed on injured reserve this week with a broken ankle, but will fill in specifically for rookie linebacker Noah Sewell, who is out with a knee injury.
The Bears and Browns kick off on Sunday at noon CT.