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Bears officially sign Carter as summer break continues for the players
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
Bears searching for a consistent pass rush opposite of Sweat - 670 - As the Bears defense took on its best form late last season, the transformation became known as “The Tez Effect,” a salute to Pro Bowl pass rusher Montez Sweat’s impact on the unit. But the team still needs to find an answer opposite of Sweat.
Report: Free agent C Connor Williams in discussions with multiple teams - NBC Sports - Free agent center Connor Williams’ future appeared to be in doubt after a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury that his agent called “pretty significant.”
Bears sign DeAndre Carter to one-year deal - NBC Sports - The Bears signed veteran receiver/return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract on Tuesday, the team announced.
Bears sign WR DeAndre Carter to compete for punt returner job - Chicago Sun-Times - Carter averaged 9.7 yards per punt return for the Raiders last year. In 2022, he averaged 11.7 as a member of the Chargers, which ranked second in the NFL.
Kiran Amegadjie: Get to know Chicago Bears rookie - Chicago Tribune - Yale coach Tony Reno spoke with the Tribune about how Bears rookie Kiran Amegadjie developed and what he will bring to Chicago.
Brandon Aiyuk contract stalemate not involving Bears true sign of new era – NBC Sports Chicago - Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers are in a contract stalemate. That the Bears aren’t even near the orbit of the rumor mill shows how far they’ve come.
POLISH SAUSAGE
NFL offseason winners and losers: Bears, Lions bolster NFC North; did Bills or Cowboys improve? - The Athletic - As the league’s players, coaches and front offices begin their summer break, some rosters are in better shape than others.
Justin Fields struggles, Russell Wilson shines per Steelers reporter – NBC Sports Chicago - A tough start to the Steelers quarterback competition, for the former Bears QB
UFL Championship generates biggest spring football title audience since 2001 - NBC Sports - The UFL finished its first season with a flourish.
Drake London: Kirk Cousins is going to help me learn the game on a bigger scale - NBC Sports - Falcons receiver Drake London has been solid in his first two seasons, with his production likely limited by Atlanta's spotty quarterback play.
Free agent LT David Bakhtiari hopes to play a couple more years - NBC Sports - David Bakhtiari has played...
