Report: Bears ‘have prioritized making a run’ at Seahawks QB Russell Wilson

The Chicago Bears “have prioritized making a run” at Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has taken over the headlines the last couple of weeks, especially after his camp named four possible trade destinations Wilson would find acceptable.

One of the teams Wilson mentioned (via his agent Mark Rodgers and some help from ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s Twitter account) is none other than the Chicago Bears.

The Bears, it turns out, may have more than just a mutual interest in Wilson coming to the Windy City.

“The thinking among multiple sources is the Bears have prioritized making a run at Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson,” writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribue. “His agent included the team on a list of four clubs Wilson would approve a trade to, although it hasn’t yet reached the point where he’s asked out. Two of the other three teams on Wilson’s list probably can be ruled out. The New Orleans Saints are mired in salary-cap hell and the Dallas Cowboys are expected to keep Dak Prescott. The fourth is the Las Vegas Raiders, and they’ve showed strong public support for Derek Carr.”

While this may simply be a case of a columnist making his argument, his sources could also be correct, and the Bears are readying themselves to make a serious push for Seattle’s star QB.

Whether or not Seattle is as interested in dealing, is a whole different story.

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Bears RB David Montgomery carted off field with non-contact injury

The Bears suffered a blow to their offense on Wednesday as running back David Montgomery left practice with a significant injury to his leg.

The Chicago Bears suffered a significant blow to their offense on Wednesday as running back David Montgomery left practice on a cart after suffering a non-contact injury to his leg, according to multiple Bears beat reporters.

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports Montgomery took a handoff and immediately went to the ground when he attempted to cut upfield. Bears head coach Matt Nagy is expected to provide an update later this afternoon.

According to SiriusXM NFL Insider Adam Caplan, the Bears do not believe the injury is to Montgomery’s knee.

Montgomery, heading into his second season, was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. The former Cyclone flashed in spurts as the team’s bellcow, rushing for 889 yards and six touchdowns during his rookie season.

Keep checking Bears Wire for more updates as this story develops.

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Report: Bears re-sign S DeAndre Houston-Carson

The Bears continue to add depth to their defense and special teams units with the re-signing of DeAndre Houston-Carson.

The Chicago Bears have been busy inking defensive players to one-year deals over the last few days and Monday was no different.

According to the Chicago Tribune‘s Brad Biggs, the Bears have re-signed safety DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year contract.

Houston-Carson, drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, has become a key player on special teams. Last season, Houston-Carson played in all 16 games and totaled 6 tackles.

The former William & Mary standout is the latest Bears defender to return to Chicago, as the team agreed to terms with safety Deon Bush, outside linebacker Isaiah Irving, and defensive end Brent Urban on one-year deals, all within the last few days.

The team also recently signed cornerback Artie Burns, strong safety Jordan Lucas, and outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo to one-year contracts as well.

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