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Bears 2021 training camp roster preview: Outside linebackers

We’re taking a look at the Bears outside linebackers heading into training camp.

Chicago Bears training camp is less than a month away, which means it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.

We’ve covered the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive line, defensive line and inside linebackers. Now we’re moving on to the outside linebackers.

This position group is led by Khalil Mack, who had another impressive season for the Bears in 2020. But his counterpart Robert Quinn did not, which was certainly a concern given Chicago had signed him to a five-year, $70 million deal.

Can Quinn rebound following a rough year? Can reserve Trevis Gipson take a step forward? We’re taking a look at the Bears outside linebackers heading into training camp:

The Chicago Bears have signed LB Austin Calitro

The Chicago Bears made a late-night roster move on Monday, signing linebacker Austin Calitro and releasing WR Reggie Davis.

The Chicago Bears made a late-night roster move on Monday, signing linebacker Austin Calitro, the team announced.

Calitro, an undrafted free agent out of Villanova in 2017, has appeared in 42 games, including nine starts, over the course of three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos from 2018-20.

Before that, he spent time with the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Seahawks and Cleveland Browns from 2017-18, although he didn’t appear in a regular-season game.

Calitro’s best season came with the Seahawks in 2018, where he played in all 16 games, including five starts, where he totaled 45 tackles, three tackles-for-loss and 0.5 sack.

The Bears have parted ways with wide receiver Reggie David to free up a roster spot for Calitro.

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The Chicago Bears have signed LB Austin Calitro

The Chicago Bears made a late-night roster move on Monday, signing linebacker Austin Calitro and releasing WR Reggie Davis.

The Chicago Bears made a late-night roster move on Monday, signing linebacker Austin Calitro, the team announced.

Calitro, an undrafted free agent out of Villanova in 2017, has appeared in 42 games, including nine starts, over the course of three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos from 2018-20.

Before that, he spent time with the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Seahawks and Cleveland Browns from 2017-18, although he didn’t appear in a regular-season game.

Calitro’s best season came with the Seahawks in 2018, where he played in all 16 games, including five starts, where he totaled 45 tackles, three tackles-for-loss and 0.5 sack.

The Bears have parted ways with wide receiver Reggie David to free up a roster spot for Calitro.

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3 Broncos players pick jersey numbers for 2020 NFL season

See what numbers these Broncos players will wear this season.

After the Denver Broncos finalized a 53-man roster, two players changed jersey numbers and one new arrival picked his number.

New linebacker Austin Calitro picked No. 53.

That number was previously worn by Malik Carney, who didn’t make the 53-man roster. Carney has a tryout scheduled with the Jaguars. Randy Gradishar (1976-1983) and Bill Romanowski  (1996-2001) are the most notable Denver linebackers who have worn No. 53.

Rookie guard Netane Muti switched from No. 73 to No. 52, the number he wore in college.

That number was previously worn by Justin Hollins, who was claimed off waivers by Rams after being cut on Saturday. Before Hollins, the number was worn by Corey Nelson (2014-2017) and Wesley Woodyard (2011-2013). Randy Gradishar (1974-1975) and Ian Gold (2000-2007) are the most notable Broncos linebackers who have worn No. 52.

Rookie receiver Tyrie Cleveland switched from No. 86 to No. 16.

That number was previously worn by Kelvin McKnight (2019), Isaiah McKenzie (2018) and Bennie Fowler (2015-2017). Jake Plummer (2003-2006) and Tom Rouen (1993-2002) are the most notable Denver players who have worn No. 16.

Cleveland will contribute on special teams this season.

Broncos acquire LB Austin Calitro in trade with Bengals

The Broncos have traded a defensive lineman to the Bengals in exchange for linebacker Cincinnati Bengals.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to trade defensive lineman Christian Covington to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for linebacker Austin Calitro, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.

Unless more details emerge regarding swapped draft picks, this was a straight player-for-player trade ahead of roster cuts on Saturday. Covington was unlikely to make Denver’s 53-man roster and Calitro probably wasn’t going to survive cuts in Cincinnati given that they were willing to trade him.

The Bengals needed more depth on the defensive line and the Broncos were able to give up Covington because they are deep at the position. Denver needed more depth at linebacker with Todd Davis still recovering from a calf injury.

It remains to be seen if Calitro’s arrival will impact the roster status of linebacker Mark Barron, who signed with the Broncos earlier this week. Barron might still be safe as Denver’s coverage linebacker given that Calitro seems to be a better fit to defend the run and play on special teams.

Calitro, 26, totaled 39 tackles and one sack with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 13 games last season. He played in all 16 games with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019, totaling 42 tackles and half a sack.

The Broncos’ six-man defensive line now appears to be set with Jurrell Casey, Mike Purcell, Shelby Harris, Dre’Mont Jones, DeMarcus Walker and McTelvin Agim. Denver’s linebacker depth chart will be sorted out after roster cuts this weekend.

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Report: Bengals trade for Broncos DT Christian Covington

The Cincinnati Bengals made a trade Friday before trimming the roster.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are using some creative measures as they work down to the 53-man limit by Saturday’s deadline.

According to a new report, the Bengals have traded linebacker Austin Calitro to the Denver Broncos in exchange for defensive tackle Christian Covington.

ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported the news.

Calitro, a waiver claim by the Bengals earlier this year, was a longshot to make the final 53 after the team used three draft picks on linebackers in the draft and added Josh Bynes in free agency.

Covington, a sixth-round pick in 2015, is an add to reinforce a shaky defensive tackle spot that lost Ryan Glasgow and Renell Wren already. He’s the latest new arrival there alongside free-agent add Mike Daniels.

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