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Bears place center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve

Lucas Patrick’s season is done as the Bears have placed him on IR ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Packers.

The Chicago Bears made a roster move that impacts the offensive line ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears have placed center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve, sidelining him for Sunday’s game.

Patrick appeared in 16 games this season, which included 15 starts, where he played primarily at center. He landed on the injury report Friday with a calf injury, and he was dubbed questionable against the Packers.

With Patrick sidelined, Chicago has a few options at center. The most likely replacement is Dan Feeney, who the team acquired ahead of the start of the season in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.

While veteran Cody Whitehair, who’s not in the starting lineup with Teven Jenkins and Nate Davis at guard, has experience at center, he had issues earlier this year in Patrick’s absence. Former fifth-round pick Doug Kramer, who was elevated from the practice squad, is also an option. But he’ll likely serve as a reserve.

Patrick is set to hit the free agent market this offseason, so he very well could’ve already played his final game with the Bears.

Bears claim former Falcons LB Mykal Walker, waive LB Kuony Deng

Mykal Walker had over 100 tackles last for the Falcons and now joins the Bears.

The Chicago Bears are making moves at the linebacker position. On Monday afternoon, the team announced they claimed former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker off waivers and waived linebacker Kuony Deng in a corresponding move.

Walker was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Falcons out of Fresno State, where he rose from a role player to a starter by his third season. In 2022, Walker started 12 games for the Falcons, where he totaled 107 tackles (four for a loss), one sack, two interceptions, and six passes defensed.

Atlanta waived Walker on Sunday in a bit of a surprise move. The Bears are first on the waiver priority list and put in a claim for Walker, taking advantage of an opportunity to bolster their linebacking corps.

With Walker joining the team, the Bears opted to waive Deng, a reserve who has yet to appear in a regular season game. Coincidentally, Deng signed with the Bears late in the 2022 season after spending much of the year with the Falcons on the practice squad.

Bears claim OL Logan Stenberg, waive WR Aron Cruickshank

The Bears are bringing in reinforcements on the offensive line ahead of their preseason opener.

The Chicago Bears made a roster move ahead of their preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. The team announced they claimed former Detroit Lions offensive guard Logan Stenberg off waivers. To make room for Stenberg, the team waived wide receiver Aron Cruickshank.

Stenberg was a fourth-round pick of the Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. He played sparingly his first couple of years as a reserve before earning more reps this past season. Stenberg played in 16 games and started four of them at right guard.

After two consecutive starts early in the season, Stenberg was benched in favor of Evan Brown due to his struggles. He saw little playing time on offense after that and allowed two sacks and committed three penalties, earning a PFF grade of just 39.3. He was waived earlier in the week following a joint practice with the New York Giants.

Now Stenberg comes to the Bears to battle for a roster spot. With starting right guard Nate Davis and backups Lucas Patrick missing a handful of practices, the addition of Stenberg could indicate the Bears need reinforcements at the position. Second-year guard Ja’Tyre Carter has been taking snaps with the first-team offense as of late.

With Stenberg coming in, Cruickshank is on his way out. The undrafted free agent out of Rutgers made a couple eye-popping catches early on in camp but he was always a longshot to make the roster. He’ll look to catch on elsewhere with plenty of preseason left to go. The Bears begin their preseason slate of games against the Titans on Saturday at noon. CT.

Bears place Teven Jenkins, Michael Schofield, Josh Blackwell on IR

The Bears made several roster moves ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Vikings, which included Teven Jenkins landing on IR.

The Chicago Bears made several roster moves ahead of Sunday’s finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago placed offensive linemen Teven Jenkins and Michael Schofield, along with rookie cornerback Josh Blackwell, on injured reserve Wednesday.

Jenkins exited last Sunday’s game against the Lions after aggravating a neck injury he suffered against the Eagles a couple of weeks prior. Jenkins, a former second-round pick, has been the Bears’ best offensive lineman this season.

After Jenkins went down against the Lions, Schofield replaced him at right guard. Schofield, an eight-year veteran, then suffered a knee injury in the second quarter. Jenkins has served as a key reserve at guard this season.

Blackwell started this season as an undrafted rookie free agent. He was claimed by the Bears, but he didn’t see the field on defense until injuries in the secondary elevated him from special teams contributor to starting cornerback.

In corresponding roster moves, the Bears have signed linebackers DeMarquis Gates and Terrell Lewis and defensive end Jalyn Holmes from the practice squad to the active roster.

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Bears claim CB Michael Ojemudia, waive DL Taco Charlton

Bears claim former Denver Broncos CB Michael Ojemudia, waive DL Taco Charlton.

The Chicago Bears made a move to bolster their secondary for the final few games, claiming cornerback Michael Ojemudia off waivers from the Denver Broncos and waiving defensive end Taco Charlton on Wednesday afternoon.

Ojemudia was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Iowa by the Broncos. He played in all 16 games his rookie year, starting 11 of them, and forced four fumbles. He played sparingly in 2021 and 2022, though, in part due to injuries. Over the course of those two seasons, Ojemudia appeared in just five games total. He was placed on waivers on Tuesday. He joins a Bears secondary that has been decimated with injuries to players such as Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor.

To make room for Ojemudia, the Bears waived Charlton, who had joined the team halfway through the season after spending the first half on the New Orleans Saints practice squad. The former first-round pick out of Michigan appeared in five games for the Bears, notching just three total tackles.

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Bears sign WR Reggie Roberson Jr. to practice squad

The Bears added WR Reggie Roberson Jr. to fill their practice squad vacancy.

The Chicago Bears have signed wide receiver Reggie Roberson Jr. to the practice squad, the team announced Wednesday.

Chicago placed receiver Byron Pringle on injured reserve with a calf injury, making him eligible to return in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys. In a corresponding move, the Bears signed linebacker Joe Thomas to the active roster.

With Thomas promoted from the practice squad, Chicago filled that vacancy with Roberson.

Roberson, an undrafted free agent out of SMU, is a speedy receiver who can help stretch the field. During his collegiate career at West Virginia and SMU, he suffered season-ending injuries in 2019 and 2020.

Right now, Chicago only has five receivers on the roster after Pringle was placed on IR. That could change next week with N’Keal Harry eligible to return from IR. Harry suffered an ankle sprain back in training camp that required surgery.

The following players are on the Bears’ 16-man practice squad: TE Chase Allen, DL Andre Anthony, DT Trevon Coley, WR Isaiah Coulter, OL Kellen Diesch, OL Dieter Eiselen, RB Darrynton Evans, LB DeMarquis Gates, DB Harrison Hand, DB Davontae Harris, OL Michael Niese, QB Nathan Peterman, WR Reggie Roberson Jr., DB A.J. Thomas, OL Zachary Thomas and WR Nsimba Webster.

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Bears sign CB Davontae Harris, DL Trevon Coley

The Bears announced the signings of CB Davontae Harris and DL Trevon Coley, who both were at Halas Hall for a workout on Thursday.

The Chicago Bears have signed cornerback Davontae Harris and defensive lineman Trevon Coley, the team announced Friday. Chicago waived defensive tackle Auzoyah Alufohai and safety Jon Alexander in corresponding moves.

Harris and Coley were among five free agents who worked out for the Bears on Thursday, and they’ve now earned a roster spot heading into the second week of training camp.

Harris is a former fifth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018, and he’s bounced around over the last six seasons. Harris has spent time with five different teams, including the Bengals (2018), Denver Broncos (2019-20), Baltimore Ravens (2020), San Francisco 49ers (2021) and Los Angeles Chargers (2021).

Harris has appeared in 36 games, including nine starts, where he registered 59 tackles and four pass breakups.

Coley, a former undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic, has had stops with several teams, including most notably the Cleveland Browns (2016-18), Indianapolis Colts (2019), Arizona Cardinals (2020) and most recently the Tennessee Titans (2021).

Coley has appeared in 44 NFL games, including 31 starts, totaling 100 tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss and 3.5 sacks. Coley played for Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, who was the Colts defensive coordinator from 2018-21.

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Bears release DE Jeremiah Attaochu, sign NT Mike Pennel

The Bears have parted ways with DE Jeremiah Attaochu and signed NT Mike Pennel, who returns for his second stint in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears have made a couple of roster moves ahead of mandatory minicamp, which begins Tuesday. The Bears have released edge rusher Jeremiah Attaochu and signed nose tackle Mike Pennel, the team announced Monday night.

Attaochu signed a two-year deal with Chicago last offseason. He appeared in just five games — totaling two tackles — before suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pennel is back for his second stint with the Bears. He signed with the Bears last June before landing on injured reserve in August and was cut soon after.

The Bears interior defensive line depth has been a focus this offseason following the departures of key veterans Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman and Bilal Nichols. Pennel adds some additional depth to a group that includes Khyiris Tonga, Mario Edwards and Angelo Blackson.

Meanwhile, Chicago’s edge rushers are led by Robert Quinn, Trevis Gipson and Al-Quadin Muhammad. That gives players like Dominique Robinson, Sam Kamara and Charles Snowden an opportunity to earn a valuable roster spot.

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Bears make several roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Seahawks

Here’s a look at the roster moves the Bears made on Saturday ahead of their Week 16 game against the Seahawks.

The Chicago Bears are battling the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, where they’re looking to get back in the win column with a victory over the Seahawks.

Here’s a look at the roster moves the Bears made on Saturday ahead of their Week 16 game against the Seahawks, which included some practice squad players being flexed to the active roster for game day and the return of someone from COVID reserve.

Bears announce roster moves heading into Week 16

The Bears have signed Thomas Graham Jr. to the active roster, placed Bilal Nichols on COVID reserve and activated 2 players off the list.

The Chicago Bears (4-10) are coming off a frustrating loss to the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) on Monday Night Football, which eliminated Chicago from postseason contention.

Now, their attention shifts to Week 16, where they’ll battle the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. But before that, the Bears announced some roster moves, including the signing of rookie cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. to the active roster.

Here’s a look at the roster moves the Bears made on Tuesday ahead of Week 16 against the Seahawks, including movement on the COVID-19 front.