Bears Make Roster Changes Following Safety's Severe Injury
WHO:
chicagobears.com - The Chicago Bears signed DB Brandon Hill and DB William Wright.
chicagobears.com - The Bears waived DB K.C. Eziomume and DB Gervarrius Owens with an Injury designation.
chicagobears.com - Coach Ben Johnson emphasized the importance of a new standard for the Bears, stating, "There is a standard that when you watch a team that's good, this is what they do."
chicagobears.com - Kalif Raymond is serving as a role model for the Bears on and off the field.
chicagobears.com - Rookie receiver Zavion Thomas is benefiting from Kalif Raymond's mentorship.
chicagobears.com - The Chicago Bears signed a nine-year veteran safety following the injury to starting free safety Coby Bryant.
Pro Football Network - Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III has suffered a training camp injury.
chicagobears.com - The Chicago Bears signed DB Brandon Hill and DB William Wright.
chicagobears.com - The Bears waived DB K.C. Eziomume and DB Gervarrius Owens with an Injury designation.
Heavy NFL - The Chicago Bears, Dallis Flowers
WHAT:
chicagobears.com - The Bears placed DB Dallis Flowers on Reserve/Injured.
Heavy NFL - The Chicago Bears signed a 26-year-old ex-Steelers defensive back amid injury concerns in their secondary.
chicagobears.com - Kalif Raymond has been described as "everything" the Bears hoped he would be when he signed with Chicago, according to Coach Ben Johnson.
chicagobears.com - Raymond's daily routine includes catching 205 balls on the JUGS machine outside of practice.
chicagobears.com - Kalif Raymond has been described by coach Ben Johnson as "everything" the Bears hoped he would be when he signed with Chicago.
chicagobears.com - Raymond connected with quarterback Caleb Williams for a 54-yard touchdown during training camp practices.
chicagobears.com - The Bears placed DB Dallis Flowers on Reserve/Injured.
Pro Football Network - The injury to Luther Burden III is expected to test the depth of the Chicago Bears' roster.
Heavy NFL - The Bears signed a nine-year veteran safety following the severe injury to starting free safety Coby Bryant.
Heavy NFL - The Chicago Bears have cut ties with two injured defensive backs.
chicagobears.com - The Bears signed two new players to replace the injured defensive backs.
chicagobears.com - Dallis Flowers has been placed on Reserve/Injured.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - Chicago, Illinois
WHEN:
chicagobears.com - The roster moves were announced on an unspecified date.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Bears are addressing an injury-riddled secondary as players like Coby Bryant, Terell Smith, Cam Lewis, and Kyler Gordon are recovering from injuries.
chicagobears.com - Raymond noted that he learned the game is "very, very, very hard" and expressed a desire to help others avoid the struggles he faced early in his career.
chicagobears.com - Coach Ben Johnson emphasizes a new standard for the Bears, stating, "There is a standard that when you watch a team that's good, this is what they do."
Heavy NFL - The signing of the veteran safety was prompted by the severe injury to Coby Bryant.
Pro Football Network - Some analysts believe the Bears are not adequately built to handle the injuries to their players.
Heavy NFL - The signing of the veteran safety was prompted by the injury to Coby Bryant.
Heavy NFL - The roster changes were made following a severe injury to a safety.
HOW:
chicagobears.com - Raymond mentioned that he touches top speed at least once a week to maintain his performance, stating, "If you are going 60% bending the corner on a punt return, but you [know you can] touch your top speed, your range goes from here to here."
chicagobears.com - Kalif Raymond's daily routine includes catching 205 balls on the JUGS machine outside of practice.
Heavy NFL - The Bears executed roster moves by cutting players and signing replacements.
The Chicago Bears have signed defensive backs Brandon Hill and William Wright as they work to bolster their injury-riddled secondary. In a related move, the team waived DB K.C. Eziomume and DB Gervarrius Owens with an injury designation, while also placing DB Dallis Flowers on Reserve/Injured. This comes as several players, including Coby Bryant, Terell Smith, Cam Lewis, and Kyler Gordon, are currently recovering from injuries.