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The Chicago Bears have signed receiver and return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract. Pettis, who previously played for the 49ers and Giants, had a productive 2022 season with the Bears before being waived with an injury designation in 2023. The 28-year-old brings experience and versatility to the team, and his father, Gary Pettis, has had a successful career in Major League Baseball.
The Chicago Bears have placed wide receiver Dante Pettis on injured reserve and waived receiver Joe Reed with an injury designation. Pettis, who caught 19 passes for 245 yards with three touchdowns last year, re-signed with the Bears in April. Reed, a fifth-round pick in 2020, joined Chicago in January after appearing in 11 games for the Los Angeles Chargers as a rookie. The Bears will conclude their preseason slate by hosting the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
The Chicago Bears concluded their offseason program with mandatory minicamp, which wrapped at Halas Hall. Justin Fields had his sharpest practice of minicamp, especially in the red zone. New Bears tight end Robert Tonyan was one of the standouts during the final practice of mandatory minicamp. With Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool sidelined during minicamp, it’s allowed other receivers an opportunity to step up. The Bears will have a six-week summer break before returning to Halas Hall for training camp next month.
The Chicago Bears have re-signed wide receiver Dante Pettis to a one-year contract, adding veteran depth to their receiving corps. However, his return is unlikely to impact the team's plans to add more receivers in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Bears have hosted several top receiver prospects for visits and are expected to target the position in the mid-to-late rounds. Pettis will compete for a roster spot with other receivers during training camp.
The Chicago Bears have re-signed wide receiver and return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract. Pettis had a decent year in 2022 but will likely serve as depth behind a healthy Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool, and newcomer D.J. Moore. The signing is seen as a depth move to compete with other receivers on the team's roster.
The Chicago Bears have re-signed wide receiver Dante Pettis, who caught 19 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the team. Pettis has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants, recording a total of 52 receptions for 739 yards and nine touchdowns in his NFL career. He is the son of former MLB player and current Houston Astros coach Gary Pettis.