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Chicago Bears announce updated practice squad

The Bears have announced an updated practice squad, which features four new additions.

The Chicago Bears have announced an updated 16-player practice squad, which features many familiar faces that were difficult cuts over the last couple of days, as well as some new additions.

The Bears signed newcomers defensive linemen Deslin Alexandre and Daniel Hardy, offensive lineman Bill Murray and kicker John Parker Romo to the practice squad.

As part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway, the Bears can keep offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka as an extra (17th) practice squad player this season. Mbaeteka will not count against the 16-player limit.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ updated practice squad:

Bears sign Zachary Thomas to practice squad, release Micah Dew-Treadway

The Bears announced some changes to their practice squad releasing DT Micah Dew-Treadway and adding OL Zachary Thomas.

The Chicago Bears have made some changes to their 16-player practice squad.

Chicago has released rookie defensive lineman Micah Dew-Treadway from the practice squad and signed rookie offensive lineman Zachary Thomas to the practice squad in his place.

Thomas was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft, and he’ll get a chance to keep developing on the practice squad. He’s the only draft class member who’s not currently on the active roster.

The Bears practice squad now stands as follows: tight end Chase Allen, defensive tackle Trevon Coley, receiver Isaiah Coulter, offensive lineman Kellen Diesch, offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen, running back Darrynton Evans, linebacker DeMarquis Gates, cornerback Thomas Graham Jr., safety Davontae Harris, defensive end Sam Kamara, quarterback Nathan Peterman, offensive line Lachavious Simmons, safety A.J. Thomas, linebacker Joe Thomas, offensive lineman Zachary Thomas and receiver Nsimba Webster.

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Chicago Bears announce updated 16-man practice squad

Here’s a look at the Bears’ updated 16-man practice squad after the additions of OL Kellen Diesch and LB Joe Thomas.

The Chicago Bears have rounded out their 16-player practice squad following the additions of offensive lineman Kellen Diesch and linebacker Joe Thomas.

Here’s a look at the updated 16-man practice squad after Thursday’s moves:

Chicago Bears announce initial practice squad

The Bears have announced their initial 14-player practice squad, which includes plenty of familiar faces. There are still two spots open.

The Chicago Bears have built their initial 14-player practice squad, which features many familiar faces that were difficult cuts over the last couple of days. The Bears still have two spots open on their practice squad.

Offensive tackle Kellen Diesch was reported to be signing with Chicago’s practice squad, but he wasn’t among the 14 confirmed players. Recently-released players like rookie offensive lineman Zachary Thomas and linebacker Joe Thomas could fill those final spots.

For now, here’s a look at the Bears’ initial practice squad:

Chicago Bears’ 2022 practice squad tracker

We’re tracking the Bears’ practice squad additions as they’re announced.

The Chicago Bears have finalized their initial 53-man roster, which included some difficult cuts and some surprising moves.

Now, the Bears can start building their 16-man practice squad, which will likely consist of some familiar faces waived during the final roster cutdowns.

We’re tracking the Bears’ practice squad additions as they’re announced:

Report: Bears plan to bring back DT Trevon Coley on practice squad

Trevon Coley was among the surprising cuts by the Bears on Tuesday. But it sounds like he could be back on the practice squad.

The Chicago Bears have trimmed their initial roster to 53 players, which featured some tough cuts.

Among those was defensive tackle Trevon Coley, who put together a dominant preseason in Chicago. In three games, Coley totaled 3 sacks and 6 quarterback hits.

But the good news is it sounds like Coley could be making a return to the Bears.

According to Jordan Schultz, Chicago plans on bringing back Coley to their practice squad if he isn’t signed by another team.

Coley is a vested veteran, so he doesn’t hit the waiver wire, and he’s free to sign with a team as a free agent. It sounds like Coley will sign to the Bears practice squad if he doesn’t get a 53-man roster opportunity elsewhere.

The waiver claim deadline is Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT.  Those waiver claims will be announced an hour later and then teams can begin filling out their practice squads.

We took a shot at predicting Chicago’s practice squad, which included Coley:

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Bear Necessities: Rodney Adams is back…on the practice squad

After making the initial 53-man roster and then being waived, WR Rodney Adams is back with the Bears…on the practice squad, that is.

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Following an impressive training camp and even better preseason, under-the-radar wide receiver Rodney Adams made a strong case of a spot on the Bears’ 53-man roster. So when Adams made Chicago’s initial 53-man roster on Tuesday — as the fifth wide receiver — the feel-good story of the summer came to fruition.

Well, that feel-good story lasted just one day as the Bears waived Adams on Wednesday to make room for receiver Nsimba Webster, who the team had claimed off waivers.

The move itself was shocking considering Adams, who no doubt had played his way onto the roster. But with the Bears in need of a punt returner, the Webster move made a ton of sense. Only, at the expense of Adams. And surely the decision to sign veteran Breshad Perriman (which is still in progress) factored in.

When the Bears built their initial 13-player practice squad they left three vacant spots, one of which was being held for Adams, who cleared waivers Wednesday and was signed to the practice squad soon after.

Perhaps we haven’t seen the last of Adams, who could be another focal point of training camp and preseason come next season.

Chicago Bears’ 2021 practice squad tracker

We’re tracking the Bears’ practice squad additions as they’re announced.

The Chicago Bears have finalized their initial 53-man roster, which included some difficult cuts and some surprising moves.

Now, the Bears can start building their 16-man practice squad, which will likely consist of some familiar faces waived during the final roster cutdowns.

We’re tracking the Bears’ practice squad additions as they’re announced:

Predicting the Chicago Bears’ 2021 practice squad

The Bears can start building their practice squad Wednesday at 3 p.m. CT. Here are our predictions for the Bears’ initial practice squad.

The Chicago Bears have formed their initial 53-man roster, cutting 27 players in the process. Unfortunately, that meant a lot of good players were cut, including a pair of sixth-round rookies.

Following the final round of cuts, GM Ryan Pace will start assembling his 16-player practice squad, which can include up to six players with more than two accrued seasons, beginning Wednesday at 3 p.m. CT. The practice squad serves as an extension of the active roster, which will provide depth at certain positions.

Before the Bears start building their practice squad, here are our predictions:

Predicting the Bears’ 2021 practice squad

With final roster cuts looming, here are our predictions for the Bears’ initial practice squad.

With the final round of cuts looming, the Chicago Bears have to trim their roster from 80 to 53 players by Tuesday at 3 p.m. Unfortunately, that means a lot of good players will be cut.

Following the final round of cuts, GM Ryan Pace will start assembling his 16-player practice squad, which can include up to six players with more than two accrued seasons. The practice squad serves as an extension of the active roster, which will provide depth at certain positions.

Ahead of Tuesday’s roster cut deadline, here are our predictions for the Bears’ initial practice squad.