The Chicago Bears are expected to sign former Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a two-year deal worth a maximum of $4.5 million.
Homer will serve as a backup to presumptive starter Khalil Herbert, who thrived in his first year under Luke Getsy, as well as a core special teamer. Chicago will likely still look to the NFL draft to add another back to the room.
Last season, Homer appeared in 10 games with the Seahawks, where he had 19 carries for 74 yards (3.9 yards per carry) along with 16 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown.
With Montgomery gone, Homer will fill the role of providing solid pass protection and a receiving option out of the backfield for quarterback Justin Fields.
More running back movement: Former Seahawks’ RB Travis Homer is signing a two-year deal worth a maximum of $4.5 million with the Chicago Bears, per his agent Spencer Cannold.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023
The move comes after former Bears running back David Montgomery signed a three-year, $18 million deal ($11 million guaranteed) with NFC North rivals, the Detroit Lions.
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