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With the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, front offices now turn their attention to the undrafted free agent market.
General manager Ryan Poles started the NFL Draft with just six picks, but a flurry of Day 3 trades increased that to 11 total picks.
Still, the roster has a lot of holes and the Bears need to find talent and depth at numerous positions.
Below, we’ll track every signing the Bears make.
The first move was to sign another wide receiver. Velus Jones Jr. was the lone receiver drafted by Poles.
Scarver was a consensus All-American in 2018. He also tied the NCAA and Mountain West record with seven-career kickoff returns. That makes him the third player Poles added since Friday that has serious return credentials.
DAAAA BEARS!
@SavonScarver signs with the @ChicagoBears!#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/OCrzCSufMm
Shaa caught 28 passes for 516 yards and six touchdowns as a senior. Shaa finished his career with 82 catches for 1,364 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The #Bears are signing Liberty WR Kevin Shaa, per source. He gets a $14,000 signing bonus.#NFLDraft | @TheDraftNetwork
The Bears still love tight ends. In Tonges’ senior year, he started 11 games and caught 22 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns.
Cal tight end Jake Tonges and Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn (a Chicago area native) are signing with the Bears as UDFAs per source.
Sanborn is a Chicago-native and played at Lake Zurich and was first-team All-Illinois. Wisconsin had the nation’s top-ranked defense in 2021 and Sanborn was a key cog. Sanborn racked up 91 tackles and five sacks in 13 starts.
Another tight end. Allen was Second Team All-Big 12 four times. In 2021, Allen caught 26 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns.
BEAR DOWN!!@Dr_ChaseAllen is off to the Windy City!
ISU â¡ï¸ CHI
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The Bears focused on DBs, drafting three. And they’ve added another after the draft. In 2021, Green played in 12 games netting 30 tackles and four pass breakups.
Former Missouri CB Allie Green is signing with the #Bears, per source.
The Bears added another DB, this time Ole Miss’ Jaylon Jones. In 2021, Jones got an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19. He netted 25 tackles, three pass deflections and a single interception in his final season.
Mississippi defensive back Jaylon Jones to Chicago Bears, per a league source
The Bears drafted Trestan Ebner, a running back out of Baylor and then added another in undfrafted free agency. Fields’ former Ohio State teammate, Master Teague.
Teague has a 1,764 career yards and 17 touchdowns. In 2020, he was second team All-Big Ten.
Former Ohio State running back Master Teague is expected to sign an undrafted free agent deal with the Chicago Bears, a source tells @On3sports https://t.co/uctjPx5w0M
South Alabama linebacker Jamal Brooks invited to Bears’ rookie minicamp, per a league source
#Bears are signing a local product, former @SIU_Football WR Landon Lenoir per source.
Avery was a four-year started and led the team in tackles in 2019 and 2022. Avery finished his career with 349 tackles, 8.5 sacks, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries.
ð§ðµð² ð©ð¶ð¹ð¹ð² ð¤ @ChicagoBears@Averyy_Sports is Chicago Bound!#GoCards x #ProCards pic.twitter.com/G3x8mT67MB
FB: Henry Litwin is headed to the league! The Rock’s career record holder in catches, yards and touchdowns will sign a free agent deal with the Chicago Bears! Congratulations Henry! pic.twitter.com/VgTgkPxmdi
Source: #Purdue LB Jaylen Alexander to the Bears as UDFA
Charlotte safety Jonathan Alexander is signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. #ProNiners
Eastern Washingtonâs Tristen Taylor, the 6-6, 320 lb. offensive lineman from Stockton (Stagg HS) is signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent, per sources. @TristenTaylor65
Minnesota DL Micah Dew-Treadway has signed with the Chicago Bears. MDT grad transferred from Notre Dame to the Gophers and played 7 collegiate seasons. pic.twitter.com/uaIUbNmewD
TCU long snapper Antonio Ortiz has a minicamp invite from the #Bears.
Defensive lineman Joshua Black has accepted a rookie minicamp invite from the Chicago Bears, per sources.
Ohio RB DeâMontre Tuggle accepted an invite to Bears rookie minicamp.
cc: @jon_greenberg
Opportunity awaits.@MatthewCoghlin â¡ï¸ @ChicagoBears Minicamp pic.twitter.com/6UJtISWrHI
Congratulations to my guy, @zekebarnett_ on his invitation to the @ChicagoBears mini camp next weekend! The Bears are getting a look at a rangey LB who is long and covers space well. Bear down! #HCfamily pic.twitter.com/CztdzAkrWq
Former Duquesne WR Cyrus Holder is signing with #Bears, per source.
Defensive lineman Kainoa Fuiava has accepted a rookie minicamp invite from the Chicago Bears, per sources.
Drew Plitt ð¤ Bears/Colts
Make the most of these opportunities, Drew!#1AAT | #TrueCardinal pic.twitter.com/XPgbCkOoiX
Per sources, Minnesota DB Coney Durr was invited to the Chicago Bears mini camp.@Hula_Bowl @DraftDiamonds
Per sources, Air Force DB Tre Bugg was invited to the Chicago Bears mini camp.@Hula_Bowl @DraftDiamonds
TE @Johnny7Huntley has accepted a rookie minicamp invitation with the @ChicagoBears! pic.twitter.com/KAX2eYVvtT
DT @perezejames99 has accepted a rookie minicamp invitation with the @ChicagoBears! pic.twitter.com/qQKLlba2Pr
Next stopâ¦The Windy City!
Congratulations @_Bake_18 on earning a Rookie Mini Camp invite from the @ChicagoBears â
#E2W | #MatterOfPride pic.twitter.com/yPtI95Kyty
Christian Albright ð¤ Bears
Let’s get to work, Christian!#1AAT | #TrueCardinal pic.twitter.com/gs1EhFHeCz
Congrats to @jeandelance56 on signing with @ChicagoBears â¼ï¸ #BeyondFamily pic.twitter.com/pAo5MZKQij
JUST IN: @UMaryFootballâs Luke Little is signing with the Chicago Bears.
Another Chant is off to the NFC North!@CoastalFootball CB @derick_bush is signing with the #Bears as an UDFA. @wmbfnews #ChantsUp
CMU DB Dishon McNary has signed a UDFA deal with the Chicago Bears, per his Instagram.
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